Abigail Chernila
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Postgraduate Degree in Science, Technology, and Society Studies
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens [ 09/2022 – Current ]
Bachelor of Arts
Bryn Mawr College [ 08/2016 – 05/2020 ]
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States Field of study: Economics Final grade : 3.7/4.0 Thesis: The Impact of Unit Labor Cost Reduction on Competitiveness in Greece
Study Abroad Program
College Year in Athens [ 08/2018 – 05/2019 ]
Address: Athens, Greece
Field of study: International Policy Final grade : 3.8/4.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fulbright Research Grantee
Fulbright Foundation Greece [ 07/2021 – 08/2022 ]
Location: Athens, Greece
- Conducted research on the impact of abandoned land in Piraeus, Greece and methods for sustainable urban regeneration
- Co-authored papers analyzing green blue infrastructure, opportunities for increasing greenspace in Athens, and urban planning policy best practices
- Analyzed tourism, shipping, and economic data to find opportunities and challenges for the area
Global Investment Research Analyst
Goldman Sachs [ 06/2020 – 07/2021 ]
Location: New York, NY, United States
- Researched geopolitics and policies of base metal-producing regions and analyzed the role of metals in global decarbonization efforts
- Evaluated companies’ environmental social governance (ESG) progress, and published long and short form research providing investment advice
INTERNSHIPS AND ON-CAMPUS LEADERSHIP
Global Investment Research Intern
Goldman Sachs [ 05/2019 – 08/2019 ]
Location: New York, NY, United States
- Researched, analyzed, and presented a stock pitch with a model, forecast, valuation and written report in the natural resources sector
Research Assistant
Foundation for Industrial and Economic Research (IOBE) [ 09/2018 – 05/2019 ]
Location: Athens, Greece
- Evaluated the impacts of various trade agreement scenarios on bilateral trade between Greece and the UK
Contributed to research for a conference and publication on: “Integrating Greece into the European - Semester Policy Framework: Priorities for sustainable growth and competitiveness”
Shift Dance Company Co-Head and Choreographer
Bryn Mawr College [ 05/2018 – 05/2020]
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Taught weekly classes in contemporary and jazz technique and choreographed group and solo pieces for bi-annual performances
Fall Student Dance Concert Co-Director
Bryn Mawr College [ 08/2017 – 05/2020]
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Planned, organized, and choreographed for annual the tri-college dance performance with dancers of diverse experience levels and styles, for an audience of over 400 community members
Bloomberg Intelligence Equity Research Intern
Bloomberg LP [ 05/2018 – 08/2018 ]
Location: New York, NY, USA
- Presented a company financial model with retail sector analysis and co-authored research on the outlook for the e-commerce industry
Communications and Public Relations Intern
ALA California Girls State Alumnae Foundation [ 06/2017 – 08/2017 ]
Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Produced visual and written marketing material for social media channels and email distributions, to help raise $15,000 for the annual fundraising campaign
PUBLICATIONS
The Issue of Post-Industrial Brownfields in Piraeus, Greece: Suggesting International Best Practices in the Era of Globalization
[2022]
https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.sace.30.1.30375
Changing Cities Conference: International Experience on Sustainable Public Spaces: Exploring Athens Beyond the Dichotomy of Periphery and Center Through the Athens Riviera
[2022]
https://re.public.polimi.it/retrieve/e6d311ca-f631-4b5c-9184-15f410f7b856/CCV_2022_BOOK of ABSTRACTS.pdf
Communities’ Perspectives on Brownfield Redevelopment in Athens and Piraeus, Greece: Contributions to Green Blue Cities and Infrastructure
Currently Under Publication
Hardcore Brownfield Sites: The Case of The Chemicals and Fertilizers Factory in Drapetzona, Piraeus, Greece
Currently Under Publication
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): English Other language(s): Spanish – B1, Greek – B1
DIGITAL SKILLS
My Digital Skills
Microsoft Excel / Microsoft PowerPoint / Social Media
Coding and data analysis
R / R Studio / R Markdown / Stata / SPSS SOFTWARE