Manuel Grajeda

Experienced researcher, business analyst, and published author with a deep understanding of and passion for geopolitical issues, global affairs, and international relations. Known as a creative academic influencer, developing environments for high school students to learn about world events. Committed, self-motivated, and hands-on with a proven track record reflecting strong leadership and teaching experience.

Highly praised for work ethic, excellent writing and presentation skills, and attention to detail. Fluent in Spanish.

Fusion Academy INSTRUCTOR AND MENTOR

● Economic Research ● Reporting

● Data Visualization ● Business Analysis

Huntington Beach, CA ● Create school-wide debate team with 10 students, facilitating monthly meetings to discuss philosophy and current events.

● Lead and instruct 5 courses, assessing exams, essays, and presentations and achieving improved student performance.

● Improve access to primary source materials for nationwide history, economics, and government courses through creation of online libraries and databases.

● Collaborate with team of 5+ to author national course standards for history courses taught throughout the school.

Chapman University 2019 – 2022 CO-INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH ASSISTANT Orange, CA

● Assisted in the research, drafting, and co-authorship of a series of academic publications on topics including American and European foreign policy, economic development, and ethnicity and culture.

● Implemented strategic communication strategies at local, regional, and national levels, conducting surveys to generate necessary data for publications.

● Processed content for academic integrity through the Institutional Review Board (IRB), earning 100% pass score each time.

● Co-authored online database forms for university publication approval, achieving and maintaining data accuracy rate of 95%+.

B.A. History

M.A. International Studies