Abigail Kappelman
EXPERIENCE & INVOLVEMENT
The Institute for Urban Policy Research & Analysis
(IUPRA) at UT-Austin Research Intern
SUMMER 2016
Conducted research into socioeconomic impact of Zika disease
and health policy recommendations at institute dedicated to
investigating eects of policy on communities of color.
Texas Star Alliance, Austin, TX Legislative Intern
SUMMER 2016
Intern at bipartisan government aairs & lobbying rm.
Conducted research into legislative policy in Texas.
Alabama Model United Nations Secretary General
MARCH 2017 - PRESENT
Executive Ocer of International Relations Club in charge of
2018 UA-hosted Model UN conference. In 2017, served as
Under-Secretary General of General Assemblies to organize
committees at conference. Award-winning member of
competitive Model United Nations travel team.
SaveFirst/Impact Alabama Campus Fellow
NOVEMBER 2015 - PRESENT
Certied VITA tax preparer. Provided free tax preparation
services to hard-working families across the state of Alabama.
UA Student Government Association
MARCH 2016 - PRESENT
Served as Campaign Manager for Senate race. Served as Chief
Policy Advisor to VP of Academic Aairs, working with campus
administration to improve academic opportunities.
UAB Global Health Case Competition
JANUARY 2017 - PRESENT
Competed in state competition to design strategic plan to solve
global health problem.
Capstone Leadership Academy
JANUARY 2016 - PRESENT
Served as student facilitator at leadership conference for high
school sophomores hosted by UA Honors College.
Chi Omega Womens Fraternity Assistant Vice
President and Assistant Secretary
JANUARY 2017 - PRESENT
Organized peer-tutoring system and helped take attendance and
manage email communication for chapter of 400 women.
The Carl A. Elliott Honors Society
APRIL 2016 - PRESENT
The Cardinal Key Honor Society
MARCH 2017 - PRESENT
CONTACT INFORMATION
(512) 496-6153
alkappelman@crimson.ua.edu
www.linkedin.com/in/abigailkappelman
EDUCATION
The University of Alabama,
Undergraduate
AUGUST 2015 - MAY 2019
The University Fellows Experience, Academic
Elite Scholar, Honors College
Majors: International Studies and Economics
Minors: Spanish, Public Health Policy
(Interdisciplinary Studies - New College),
and Social Innovation & Leadership
GPA: 4.17
University Scholars Program to complete M.A. in
Economics in Manderson Graduate School of
Business by Spring 2020
SKILLS
Microsoft Oce (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Adobe Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
Spanish (Full prociency in speaking, reading
and writing)
AWARDS
Outstanding General Chemistry Student Award
awarded Spring 2016 by UA Chemistry
Department for receiving the highest grade in
the CH 101 classes
Presidents List Award, Deans List Award Fall
2015, Spring 2016, and Fall 2016
PUBLICATIONS
Stopping Zika and promoting womens rights,
IUPRA, July 2016.
http://sites.utexas.edu/iupra/2016/07/19/stopping-zi
ka-and-promoting-womens-rights/