2025–2027
M.A. in Government, Georgetown University
Concentration: Democracy & Governance · Expected 2027
Curriculum Vitae
Cody Ares Baynori · Washington, D.C. · (202) 594-2765 · cb1977@georgetown.edu
Education
2019–2023
B.A. in Political Science & English, Columbia University
Academic Experience
2025–Present
Graduate Research Assistant, AI & Career Outcomes Project, Professor Jeff Strohl, Center on Education and the Workforce, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University
BLS/Census microdata; occupational credential requirements; AI task and skill demand
Fall 2026
Graduate Program Assistant, Georgetown University Prisons and Justice Initiative
Recidivism measurement; prison education/reentry outcomes; internal operating guidance
Spring 2023
Research Assistant, NLP Bias & Content Filtering in Social Media, Professor Kathleen McKeown, Data Science Institute, Columbia University
Spring 2022
Program Assistant, Justice-in-Education Initiative at MDC Brooklyn, Professor Christia Mercer, Department of Philosophy, Columbia University
Carceral pedagogy; Western literature instruction at MDC Brooklyn
Spring 2022
Research Assistant, “Buffett Letters Project,” Professor Peter Bearman, INCITE Institute, Columbia University
Archival correspondence coding (2006–2016); qualitative analysis
Fall 2021
Bibliographic Assistant, Reader Services & Catalog (Watsonline), Thomas J. Watson Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Summer 2021
Program Director, “Political Action and Public Policy,” National Student Leadership Conference, American University
Congressional hearing/floor simulations; political science curriculum; 216 participants
Spring 2021
Undergraduate Course Assistant, International Political Economy, POLS GU4865, Professor Davit Sahakyan, Department of Political Science, Columbia University
Summer 2020
Instructor, U.S. State & Local Government, MIT Educational Studies Program, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Teaching Interests
American Government; State & Local Government; Introduction to Political Science; Public Policy; Political Institutions; Political Parties & Elections; Democratic Governance
Publications & Presentations
Spring 2027
Presenter, “Global Rule of Law and Legitimacy After October 2023,” 68th International Studies Association Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA
Fall 2026
Contributor, From Mann to Markets: Evolving Ideas about the Value of Postsecondary Education and Training to Individuals and Society, Postsecondary Value Series, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
Fall 2026
Contributor, A Framework for Assessing the Value of Postsecondary Education and Training: State Guidance, Postsecondary Value Series, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
Spring 2026
Presenter, “Theory Building and Application,” Solving the Democratic Dilemmas that Lead to Backsliding, Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL
Spring 2026
Author, “Beshear as president is KY's best chance to gain leverage,” The Courier Journal
Spring 2026
Author, “Massie in the national spotlight – should Northern Kentucky lend him a hand?,” LinkNKY
Spring 2023
Presenter, “Carceral Contexts,” Conference on College Composition & Communication, Chicago, IL
Summer 2022
Author, “Thomas Massie does not represent Northern Kentucky; change is needed,” NKY Tribune
Summer 2022
Contributor, “About Windows,” Official Belfast Pride Festival Programme
Summer 2022
Author, “A Seat at the Table,” LGBTQ+ Victory Institute
Fall 2021
Presenter, “Leadership During COVID: Leading Virtual & Adapting to the New Normal,” Kentucky FBLA Region 4 Fall Leadership Conference
Government & Policy Experience
Spring 2025–Present
Independent Policy Consultant, Projects — ACT for NIH; ZERO Prostate Cancer; Christopher Street Project; Cornerstone Government Affairs; international financial-sector clients
Geopolitical risk; public health; gender & LGBTQ+ rights; legislative affairs; grant strategy
Summer 2026
Fellow for Government Reform Strategy, U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee, Democratic Staff
Federal management capacity; HSGAC transition work; executive-legislative coordination
2024–2025
Legislative Analyst, Office of the Secretary, Office of Congressional Relations, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Decision memoranda; congressional correspondence; Senate Appropriations disaster testimony
2023–2024
Research Assistant, Democratic Staff, U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works
WRDA 2024; 1,200+ stakeholder submissions; PFAS/CERCLA; federal buildings
Summer 2023
Legislative Intern, Office of Congressman Chris Pappas, U.S. House of Representatives
Summer 2023
Federal Policy Intern, Washington, D.C. Office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul
Spring 2023
Policy Intern, Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD, New York City Department of Investigation
NYPD staffing/spending analysis; peer-agency comparisons
Fall 2022
Undergraduate Intern, Post-Conviction Justice Unit, Manhattan District Attorney’s Office
Summer 2022
Victory Congressional Intern, Office of Congressman Mondaire Jones, U.S. House of Representatives, via Victory Institute
Summer 2021
Political Research Associate, U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce
Spring 2021
Community Advocacy Intern, Office of New York State Assemblymember Brian Barnwell
Summer 2020
Digital Organization Services Specialist, Nancy Bardgett for Kentucky State House District 68
Summer 2020
Field Intern, Amy McGrath for U.S. Senate
Research Methods & Tools
Quantitative & Computational
R; Python; Excel; BLS and Census microdata; survey weighting; pooled samples; data visualization
Research Methods
Archival and qualitative coding; measurement and construct validity; experimental-design fundamentals; primary-source legislative research and verification
Honors & Awards
Spring 2023
Scholars for the Dream Award — Conference on College Composition & Communication
Spring 2023
Principled Action Award — King’s Crown Leadership & Excellence Awards, Columbia University
Spring 2021
Justice Administration Championship Award — New York Phi Beta Lambda
Fall 2019
QuestBridge National College Match Scholar — Columbia University
Summer 2018
Kentucky Governor’s Scholar — Commonwealth of Kentucky
Cody Ares Baynori · Curriculum Vitae