Sydelle Barreto
About Sydelle Barreto
Sydelle Barreto is a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The George Washington University and has extensive experience in policy and project management across various organizations, including the European Parliament and New Leaders Org.
Work at The George Washington University
Sydelle Barreto has been serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The George Washington University since 2021. In this role, she supports faculty in delivering course content and assists students in their academic pursuits. Her position involves engaging with students, facilitating discussions, and contributing to the educational environment of the university.
Education and Expertise
Sydelle Barreto holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Northeastern University, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Philosophy and Social Policy from The George Washington University, completing her studies in 2023. Her academic background equips her with a strong foundation in policy analysis and social issues.
Professional Experience
Sydelle Barreto has a diverse professional background. She worked as an Intern at the European Parliament in 2017, assisting MEP Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl. She also served as a Policy Fellow at Scholars Strategy Network in 2018. Her experience includes roles as a Private Banking Project Manager at Brown Brothers Harriman and a Program Assistant at Compass Working Capital, both in the Greater Boston Area.
Previous Internships and Fellowships
Throughout her career, Sydelle Barreto has participated in several internships and fellowships. In 2017, she interned as a Financial Education Content Intern at LearnLux and worked as a Project Intern at na2ure in 2015. Additionally, she was a Research Fellow at the Center for Talent Innovation for two months in 2018. These roles contributed to her understanding of various sectors and enhanced her skill set.
Current Role at New Leaders Org
Since 2018, Sydelle Barreto has been employed as a Senior Associate in Policy at New Leaders Org in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In this position, she focuses on policy development and implementation, contributing to the organization's mission to improve educational leadership and outcomes.