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New York, New York, United States

● Leadership Development & Training: Facilitated annual workshops and trainings, empowering 100+ women each year to enhance political leadership and advocacy skills. ● Direction: Led a nationally recognized fellowship for 5 years, expanding leadership potential and influence among emerging female leaders. ● Event & Conference Management: Directed logistics for key annual conferences with 250+ attendees, driving political activism and policymaking influence. ● Mentorship & Chapter Development: Guided college women across national campuses in establishing IGNITE chapters, enhancing civic participation and community engagement. ● Strategic Recruitment: Recruited and engaged new prospects through targeted events, expanding IGNITE's network and cultivating future political leaders. Budget Management: Managed annual budget, achieving cost savings to support organizational growth. ● Program Analysis: Analyzed performance metrics to drive strategic decisions and implemented improvements to optimize efficiency and impact. ● Team Leadership: Mentored a diverse team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

New York, United States

Oversee the fulfillment of larger organizational goals. Coordinate activities between multiple projects Manage programs, giving detailed attention to program strategy, project delegation, and program implementation.

New York, United States

● Social Media Incident Monitoring: Managed 9,000 social media reports, leading to the removal of 26 false viral tweets and enhancing platform integrity. ● Program Development: Collaborated with the NY Director to establish the operational framework for the "2021 Stop Disinformation" program. ● Volunteer Recruitment & Training: Directed recruitment and training of 100+ volunteers, improving protocols for identifying and reporting false information. ● Training Program Development: Designed and delivered training on misinformation identification, ensuring high standards and consistent mitigation results. ● Social Media Engagement: Elevated customer engagement through strategic initiatives, optimizing messaging to boost impact and foster community interaction. ● Staff Mentorship: Mentored junior staff on effective monitoring techniques and troubleshooting, building a proficient and knowledgeable team.

New York, New York, United States

● Communication Strategy: Developed and implemented a communications strategy, amplifying campaign messaging, media coverage, and voter engagement. ● Event Planning & Fundraising: Planned and executed campaign events, secured financial support from diverse donors, and created materials that exceeded fundraising targets.

Brooklyn, New York

● Strategic Partnerships: Fostered partnerships with city/state agencies and advocacy groups, advancing key legislative and budgetary priorities. ● Constituent Relations: Resolved over 100 constituent inquiries monthly, enhancing community issue resolution and satisfaction. ● Voter Engagement: Executed door-to-door canvassing, significantly increasing voter engagement and support for legislative efforts. ● Community Communication and Programs: Developed and distributed a monthly newsletter, improving communication and keeping constituents informed. Initiated programs like “Emergency Disaster and ● Preparedness Workshops” and “Canarsie Pier Clean-up,” boosting community engagement. ● Media Relations: Managed press inquiries and media relations for legislation and community development, ensuring clear communication. ● Community Representation: Represented the candidate at community board meetings, effectively addressing local issues and building relationships. ● Professional Networking: Established networks with communications/media professionals, enhancing information dissemination and fostering partnerships.

Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student retreats and campus-based community service projects.

Master'S Degree, Social Work

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Work

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