Dakota L.

Key Skills

Software

Don't disclose

Other

Top Subject Matter

Declassified US intelligence briefings

political science research

foreign policy narratives

Top Data Types

Text

Top Task Types

Data Collection

Freelancer Overview

Research Assistant - UCLA Political Science. Brings 5+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include Don't disclose and Other. Education includes Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Los Angeles (2027) and Non-Degree Direct Enrollment Program, Sciences Po (2025). AI-training focus includes data types such as Text and labeling workflows including Data Collection.

Labeling Experience

Research Assistant - UCLA Political Science

Text

As a research assistant in political science, you supported a faculty-led project by organizing and analyzing historical intelligence materials. You converted large volumes of raw text into structured datasets to support quantitative analysis and AI modeling workflows. You also examined how intelligence narratives mapped to U.S. foreign policy priorities and related executive action and legislation. • Annotated and organized 50+ years of declassified U.S. intelligence briefings using analytical frameworks • Converted 3,000+ pages of raw textual material into structured datasets for statistical analysis/AI models • Identified alignment between intelligence narratives, U.S. foreign policy priorities, and legislation • Supported research documentation and preparation of materials for ongoing analysis

2024 - 2025

UCLA Political Science — Professor Eric Min | Research Assistant (Sep 2024 – Apr 2025)

Don't discloseTextData Collection

Converted declassified intelligence briefing content into structured datasets suitable for statistical analysis and AI models. Organized and annotated materials by mapping long-form textual records into analytical frameworks for downstream modeling. This work involved preparing labeled/structured text fields that capture policy-relevant narrative alignment. • Annotated and organized over 50 years of declassified US intelligence briefings into analytical frameworks. • Converted 3,000+ pages of raw textual data into structured datasets. • Identified alignment between intelligence narratives and US foreign policy priorities, executive action, and legislation. • Produced organized materials for statistical analysis and AI model use.

2024 - 2025

VoxUp (Non-Profit) | Founder (Oct 2021 – Jul 2023)

OtherTextData Collection

Developed educational advocacy content leveraging AAPI arts and entertainment to engage youth audiences. Coordinated program content and integrated Indigenous perspectives through a partnership with the World Bank’s EVOKE for global educational programs. While not described as model training, the role produced structured educational materials for AI-adjacent learning and outreach content pipelines. • Spearheaded the creation of educational content to support youth involvement in advocacy. • Partnered with the World Bank’s EVOKE to integrate Indigenous perspectives into educational programs. • Increased membership by 60% within 5 months after leading a major social advocacy event. • Managed outreach and content initiatives tied to community engagement.

2021 - 2023

Education

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