ABOUT EMMANUEL
Research with a global lens.
I am Emmanuel Tilias, a Global Affairs Analyst and foreign-trained attorney based in Houston, Texas. My work connects international political economy, migration, public policy, legal research, and compliance.
My experience includes policy research at Rice University’s Baker Institute Center for the United States and Mexico, legal practice in Haiti, and contract compliance and operational management at B2Z Engineering.
Education & professional training
Rice University
Master of Global Affairs (M.G.A.)
An interdisciplinary professional graduate program jointly offered by the Baker Institute for Public Policy and the School of Social Sciences. My studies combined international relations, economics, public policy, and data analytics, with an emphasis on geopolitical risk, trade, migration, energy policy, and economic development.
Applied research strengthened my ability to evaluate global issues, translate complex data into actionable insights, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
Université d’État d’Haïti
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
A rigorous Civil Law education emphasizing statutory interpretation, legal research and writing, case analysis, and comparative legal analysis. Substantive study included contract law, civil procedure, business law, and corporate structures, culminating in the completion and defense of a formal undergraduate legal thesis (mémoire de licence).
Université Publique du Nord au Cap-Haïtien
Bachelor of Public Administration
Multidisciplinary training in local governance, public policy, and community development. Coursework included Local Government Institutions, Public Finance, Administrative Law, Strategic Planning, Project Management, and Sustainable Development.
Applied research developed my skills in evaluating governance challenges, public-sector management, stakeholder engagement, and accountable governance.
University of Houston
Certificate of Paralegal Studies
A comprehensive 225-hour online curriculum covering legal support across corporate, family, and personal injury practices. Practical work included legal memoranda, client intake records, settlement materials, Westlaw research, and litigation support.
Completed the program’s education criteria for eligibility to sit for the NALA Certified Paralegal examination. This certificate is distinct from NALA certification.
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