Paul Vasholz Resume

Education

2026 (Anticipated)

M.S., Human Computer Interaction

DePaul University

2019

Masters of Information

Rutgers University

  • Concentrations: Library & Information Science; Data Science

2011

Ph.D., Political Science

Northern Illinois University

  • Concentrations: Political Philosophy; Politics & the Life Sciences
  • Dissertation: Free Will, Neuroscience, and Political Philosophy
  • Committee: Larry Arnhart (chair), Andrea Bonnicksen, Rebecca Hannagan

2007

M.A., Political Science

Marquette University

  • Concentrations: Political Philosophy; Comparative Politics

2002

B.A., History

Marquette University

Work Experience

Dec 2022‑Present

Data & Public Policy Advisor

Inner Journey Consulting, Milwaukee, WI

  • Identify and pursue grant opportunities
  • Manage data and technological needs of the organization

May 2013‑Present

Courier

CS Logistics, Milwaukee, WI

  • Pickup and deliver assigned orders
  • Ensure paperwork complies with government regulations

Mar 2016‑Mar 2017

English Teacher

EF Education First, Shanghai, China

  • Courses: Beginner to Advanced English for Adults

Sept 2013‑May 2014

Lecturer

University of Wisconsin Colleges: Sheboygan and Manitowoc Campuses

  • Courses: American Politics and Government, Politics of Crime and Punishment, Public Policy: Power, Conflict, and Choice

Jan 2013‑Jun 2013

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

  • Course: War, Empire, and Ethics

Aug 2007‑Jun 2010

Graduate Assistant

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

  • Courses: Introduction to American Government, Introduction to Political Philosophy
Publications
Conference Presentations

October 10–11, 2014

"Finding the Political Balance to Facilitate Free Will." Free Will Conference, Center for Cognition and Neuroethics, Flint, MI.

April 11–14, 2013

"Tolerating God." Midwest Political Science Association Conference, Chicago, IL.

November 10–11, 2011

"Neurodynamics, Philosophy, and Free Will." Annual Meeting of the International Neuroethics Society, Washington, DC.

October 14–16, 2010

"Neurodynamics and Politics." Association for Politics and the Life Sciences Conference, Bloomington, IN.

Conference Participation

March 08, 2025

"Awakening Mythic Wisdom for Individual and Community Renewal" CG Jung Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

May 19, 2023

"Opening the Closed Heart: A New Look at Jungian Depth Psychology in Light of Trauma, Affect‑theory, and Defense." CG Jung Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

March 18, 2023

"Entering the Magical Realm: Enchantment, Wonder, and the Way of Marie‑Louise von Franz." CG Jung Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

September 26–28, 2022

"Cosmos Community Conference II." Medellin, Colombia.

November 5–6, 2021

"Cosmos Community Conference." Lisbon, Portugal.

August 21, 2021

"Philanthropy Summit 2021." Sandclock.org (virtual).

June 20–25, 2019

"American Library Association Annual Conference." Washington, DC.

April 3–6, 2014

"Midwest Political Science Association Conference." Chicago, IL.

January 24, 2014

"Faculty Development Conference." University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, Green Bay, WI.

June 8, 2012

"Restorative Justice Conference." Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, WI.

Honors and Awards

2011

Thomas C. Wiegele Interdisciplinary Dissertation Completion Award, NIU

2010

Dissertation Facilitation Award, Northern Illinois University

2007 – 10

Graduate Assistantship, Northern Illinois University

Summer 2006

Research Assistantship, Marquette University

2002

Matthews Scholarship, Marquette University

Professional Service

Volunteer

Wauwatosa Public Library, Summer 2017

Discussant

Midwest Political Science Association Conference, 2014

Panel Chair

Midwest Political Science Association Conference, 2013

Manuscript Reviewer

American Political Science Review

Computer Skills

Skills

  • R
  • Python
  • MySQL
  • Tableau
  • SPSS
  • Figma
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator