Amanda Pleasant Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Lead and manage programmatic, financial, and administration implementation of international projects under U.S Department of State, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, and U.S. Embassy grants and contracts- Oversee the implementation of the U.S. Outbound Speaker Programs for Azerbaijan, Canada, Brazil, India, Korea, North Macedonia, and Serbia- Manage the U.S. Congress - Republic of Korea National Assembly Exchange Program, including liaising with program partners, designing the program schedule, and providing staff support to participants and vendors- Communicate with donors, participants, partners, and relevant team members on program updates and changes- Coordinate logistics (including flights, vendor contracts, and dining options), recruitment, scheduling and programming for high-level speakers, delegations, and USTDA Reverse Trade Missions in the U.S., overseas, and virtually - Conduct research and identify program resources such as relevant speakers, vendors, institutions, and program partners- Maintain accurate narrative and financial reporting on grant-related activities and spending

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Supported NDI's programming in Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Mozambique

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supported international election observation missions onsite in Georgia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe, including: training staff, short-term observers, and volunteers on election day procedures and reporting; managing NDI’s election day call center; analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and creating reports for mission leadership; and drafting publicly-released election statements• Provided technical assistance on observation methodologies, data analysis, materials, and written reports for citizen election observer partners in-person and remotely in Armenia, Nepal, and Nigeria• Organized and manage preparations for domestic and international trainings and events, including travel logistics, vendor and hotel contracts, budget management, and financial reconciliation• Collaborated with regional teams on competitive proposals to donors, citizen and international election observation program implementation, and thematic research and resources • Supported communications and donor reports for multiple team programs, including the Open Election Data Initiative (OEDI) and the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM)• Contributed to content development and review of NDI guidebooks and publications, including Votes Without Violence: A Citizen Observer’s Guide to Addressing Violence Against Women in Elections and Raising Voices in Closing Spaces: Strategic Communications Planning for Nonpartisan Citizen Election Observer Groups • Represented NDI as moderator for panel discussions at global events in Mexico and Georgia• Served as point of contact for Institute-wide initiatives, such as NDI website and internal portal redesign• Oversaw Elections team interns, including interviewing, onboarding, and delegating projects

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Annapolis, Md

• Served as voter file manager and first point of conduct for Democratic campaigns in Maryland utilizing VAN/Votebuilder database for voter contact and field programs • Conducted over 80 Votebuilder trainings, both group and one-on-one, to over 200 volunteers and staff from over 90 campaigns across Maryland• Sent weekly emails to Votebuilder users, communicating updates to voter file, database improvements, training information, and best practices• Continued to oversee intern program, ensuring interns are working on projects and coordinating interns for political events• Assisted staff at party events, such as annual party gala, fundraisers, and large campaign rallies

Annapolis, Md

• Assisted Executive Director and staff members with scheduling, communications, and data entry• Assisted staff and party chair with event planning, such as coordinating 200+ Marylanders for the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, and assisting with event preparation and execution for 700+ person annual Gala• Managed internship program, delegated projects and tasks to interns, and reviewed briefs and documents interns complete• Assisted with Maryland's field export operations for campaigns (Massachusetts special election and Virginia governor's race)

Anne Arundel And Howard Counties

• Regional Field Director for the Maryland Democratic Party's Coordinated Campaign in Howard and Anne Arundel Counties• Recruited, supported, managed, and trained volunteer leaders in order to fulfill campaign activities and to meet goals set by state leadership• Facilitated and evaluated region-wide events to engage volunteers and community with campaign• Developed relationships with elected officials and community leaders to assist with coordinated efforts

Kensington, Md

• Supervised, assisted, and trained group of Obama Organizing Fellows in two MD counties• Evaluated Fellows’ progress on goals and involvement with neighborhood and leadership teams• Worked with state leadership on data, organizational, and written projects and tasks

Washington, D.C.

• Corresponded with constituents and logged comments and concerns into IQ• Researched legislation in order to provide written and verbal communication to constituents• Attended hearings and briefings and wrote memoranda to appropriate staff member

Msc, International Relations, Merit

Relevant Coursework: International Politics, International Politics of Culture and Religion, Revolutions and World Politics, Russia.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Government And Politics, Spanish Language And Culture (Minor), Civicus Academic Citation

Activities and Societies: CIVICUS Living and Learning Program, Student Government Association, ESOL Conversation Program, Adele H. Stamp.