Here Is My 3-Step Process:
Step 1:
Schedule a Zoom Call with Josh to discuss the project and its priorities.
Step 2:
Over email, Josh and the client will collaborate on a cost proposal and map out a work plan and deadlines.
Step 3:
During the project, Josh and the client will coordinate to ensure that objectives are being met.
Result?
Voila! The project is complete, the client is happy, and the world, seemingly, is a better place to live in. Works every time.
Making Approachable What Initially Felt Daunting
Who I work with:
Got a human heart ✓, a brain ✓, and a dream ✓ ? Then, I’ll work with you!
Most frequently, my clients are…
Research Teams
Non-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
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I Offer:
Insights
Evaluation
Storytelling & Visualization
Research Design
Reporting
Data Literacy
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Professional Experience
Joshua G. Bruno
Boston, MA
📧 joshuabruno23@gmail.com | 📞 (978) 886-9516 | 🔗 LinkedIn Profile
Policy Analyst | International Development | Data Analytics | Global Partnerships
Highlights
• 7+ years leading international programs and partnerships across government, nonprofit, and academic sectors
• Experience managing U.S. Department of State and USAID-funded initiatives
• Data analytics training using R for quantitative policy analysis and evidence-based research
• Salesforce CRM and data-driven program management
• Fluent Spanish | Intermediate Italian
Professional Skills
• Policy Research & Analysis
• International Development Programs (DOS & USAID)
• Data Analysis (R, ggplot2, tidyverse)
• Program Evaluation & Evidence-Based Reporting
• Federal Grant Development (Grants.gov & CFR200)
• Salesforce CRM & Data Analytics
• Spanish (Fluent) | Italian (Intermediate)
Relevant Experience
WorldBoston
Director & Manager of Citizen Diplomacy Programs
Boston, MA | Feb 2020 – Jan 2025
• Directed 75+ international policy exchange programs in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and other global institutions
• Facilitated policy dialogue between international government officials and U.S. leaders across academia, industry, and government on topics including digital governance, climate resilience, and biotechnology innovation
• Expanded organizational partnerships by recruiting 15+ collaborators including Ginkgo Bioworks, Tufts University, and MassChallenge
• Convened international leaders with experts from the City of Boston, Harvard University, MOITI, and MassBio to exchange policy best practices and strengthen stakeholder collaboration
• Analyzed engagement metrics in Salesforce CRM to evaluate stakeholder outreach effectiveness and inform program strategy
• Presented data-driven program insights to the President and Board of Directors
• Increased organizational grant revenue 3× through federal funding and strategic proposal development
• Supervised Northeastern University co-ops, interns, and contractors
Sociedad Latina
Post-Secondary Success Coach
Boston, MA | May 2019 – Jan 2020
• Instructed community college students on education and life success skills
• Provided educational support services and resources empowering student advancement
• Spearheaded recruitment strategies enabling college acceptance opportunities
Mercy Corps
Assistant Program Officer & Emergency Programs Officer
Portland, OR | Sep 2016 – Dec 2017
• Produced analytical reports supporting USAID humanitarian programs across seven countries
• Conducted rapid needs assessments following Hurricane Maria, securing $70K in emergency relief funding
• Managed data tracking for $300K in cash assistance distribution, improving reporting accuracy and operational coordination
The Carter Center
Margaret and Robert Pastor Graduate Assistant Fellow
Atlanta, GA | May 2015 – Aug 2015
• Produced weekly research briefs and two in-depth policy reports integrating qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Conducted data collection on political participation and conflict indicators supporting international policy recommendations
Centro Norteamericano
CELTA-Certified English Instructor
Seville, Spain | Nov 2012 – Jun 2013
• Taught English to business professionals and youth students across multiple class levels
• Developed tailored lesson plans improving engagement and comprehension
• Facilitated parent-teacher conferences and progress reporting
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics & Computational Social Science
Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | GPA: 4.0
Representative Research
• Built statistical models in R using tidyverse, ggplot2, and rstanarm
• Conducted data cleaning and analysis using datasets such as UN11 and CIA Factbook
Policy Data Project
• Analyzed Eurobarometer public opinion data using logistic regression in R to model generational attitudes toward the United States and perceptions of global leadership
Boston University – Pardee School of Global Studies
M.A. Latin American Studies
Sep 2014 – May 2016 | GPA: 3.92
Thesis: The Colombian Peace Agreement and the Challenge of Victim Reparations
• Semester abroad at Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia)
• Senior Print Editor – Pardee Periodical
• Student Government Council Member
Endicott College
B.A. International Studies
Sep 2008 – May 2012
• Semester abroad through SIT (Granada, Spain)
• President’s Award for leadership and community impact
• Resident Assistant – Healthy Living Dormitory
• United Nations Negotiation & Diplomacy Simulation
• Internships: Massachusetts State House, Embassy of Mexico, Irish International Immigration Center
Community Engagement
• Volunteer Volleyball Coach — Club Olympic, Cochabamba, Bolivia
• Spanish Tutor — Granada, Spain
• Volunteer — Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston MA