Anna Butler Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

Lusaka, Lusaka, ZM

• Africa Access Water (AfAW) is a non-profit organization that provides and delivers solar powered water systems in Africa. AfAW affirms that water is at the center of socio-economic development and advocates that water.
• Serve as an advisor to the organization via an international Board Member role
• Advocate for sustainable farming and energy technologies in Zambia
• Promote solar powered water systems for agricultural use in rural, impoverished communities
• Advise executive staff members on partner relations as well as potential funding opportunities
• Assist with the writing and submission of various grant proposals

Lusaka, ZM

• Modzi (mode·zhē) was a non-profit organization that mentored resilient youth in Zambia and facilitated their access to quality education. We advocated for those who had been neglected and who were struggling not for.
• Coordinated operations of an international non-profit supporting vulnerable, resilient youth
• Managed a diverse team both in-country and remotely
• Mentored homeless youth in severely impoverished areas & facilitate their access to education
• Consulted with local organizations on partnerships & implementation of community programs
• Oversaw fundraising campaigns for school scholarship & mentorship of undocumented youth

Boston, MA, US

• "The Africa Global Initiative (AGI) seeks to strengthen Northeastern’s presence in Africa, and increase African student enrollment and exchanges. Its goal is to enhance existing connections and foster new partnerships.
• Advocated for the AGI and increased its visibility both internally and externally
• Provided informed input and developed new plans + procedures
• Gave focus to the research, and challenged it, if necessary, to avoid groupthink
• Tackled specific topics when needed and if required in smaller groups
• Provided valuable connections with local stakeholders and increased partnership collaboration

Rumbek & Juba, SS

Diar Foundation is an international humanitarian organization that advocates for Sudanese women who have been displaced by war. The nonprofit works to strengthen opportunities for women and children of South Sudan + Uganda through education, farming, small businesses, and supportive networks.

• "The Centre for Health Sciences Training, Research and Development (CHESTRAD) is a global non-state, not-for profit social enterprise established in 1992"
• Assisted in the management and oversight of CHESTRAD
• Managed internal and external communications on behalf of the Office of the President
• Spearheaded the establishment and expansion of Chestrad Global
• Facilitated dialogue around potential partnerships and resources
• Supported the strategic communications and brand management of Chestrad Global

Boston, Massachusetts, US

Imagine wanting to learn but lacking the opportunity to do so? For many, going to school is a given. For others, attaining an education feels like a dream. Children are out of school around the world for different reasons; more often than not those reasons are beyond their control. No matter the reason, children are too often robbed of their right to an.

Washington, DC, US

• CorpsAfrica is a non-profit organization that recruits and places African graduates in remote, high-poverty communities. Prior to a year long site placement, CorpsAfrica volunteers complete four weeks of experiential.
• Served as a special event committee member on a New York City based advisory board
• Worked directly with CEO to outline various program, fundraising, & advocacy strategies
• Hosted private donors, corporate sponsors, professional athletes, & international diplomats
• Identified potential funding opportunities in both public and private sectors
• Advised on partner relations with the National Basketball Association (NBA), NBA Cares, & NBA Africa

Athens, GR

• Lighthouse Relief (LHR) provides immediate humanitarian relief for migrants landing on the Greek island of Lesvos, as well as longer-term programming for young people and children in Ritsona refugee camp on mainland.
• Served as the child protection lead for Lighthouse Relief (LHR) in Ritsona Refugee Camp
• Managed a diverse team of 20+ international staff, volunteers, interns, & camp residents
• Created inclusive, informal learning environments for children 3-15yrs. in emergency context
• Safeguarded at-risk children and documented protection related concerns in the space
• Identified critical risks including abuse, neglect, trauma, violence, & sexual exploitation

Boston, MA, US

• "Cooperative Education (Co-op) began at Northeastern over 100 years ago and remains a powerful learning model that integrates classroom learning with real world experiences.""Global Co-op provides unparalleled career.
• Supervised Northeastern University's cooperative education program abroad
• Facilitated international career opportunities through collaboration with local organizations
• Managed all of application, interview, & immersion processes for international co-op positions
• Hosted international university volunteers daily at multiple service-learning sites in Zambia
• Coordinated program logistics & transportation for Northeastern students in-country

Boston, MA, US

• This program introduced students to social change theories and social organizations in Lusaka, Zambia. Attention was given to the political and economic forces that influence non-government organizational development.
• Hosted international university students daily at multiple service-learning sites
• Coordinated program logistics for Northeastern University professors in-country
• Organized transportation for both American university and Zambian university students
• Created and distributed informational materials to vulnerable populations in Lusaka, Zambia
• Facilitated educational youth-summit at residential center for neglected & abused young girls

• The Borderless Higher Education for Refugees (BHER) Project increases access to educational programs for refugees. By providing gender equitable teacher training programs to working and untrained teachers, BHER.
• Managed communications with global team members in Canada, Kenya, & Somalia
• Spearheaded independent research on relevant practices & potential partner programs
• Recommended operation strategies & proposed funding opportunities to BHER administration
• Compiled information, statistics, & references into a briefing book for senior staff as well as future field volunteers

New York, NY, US

• The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a men's professional basketball league in North America, and is widely considered to be the premier men's professional basketball league in the world. It has 30 franchised.
• Transmited live digital images and metadata on-site
• Teched at games and events such as NBA Draft, NBA All-Star, and NBA Finals
• Managed data asset management
• Developed efficient methods for archival upkeep
• Assisted with setup for various player, coach, and team photo shoots

New York, New York, US

• "The U.S. Fund for UNICEF supports UNICEF's work, and other efforts in support of the world's children, through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States."
• Maintained a constant awareness of UNICEF program priorities
• Informed colleagues of new initiatives and strategies
• Analyzed country program plans and field office reports
• Consolidated evaluations and conveyed findings to US Fund staff & potential donors
• Collaborated with our Proposal and Report Development Team regularly

Ed.M. In Human Development & Psychology, (International Protection)

Cpa In Sustainable Finance, (Graduated With Honors)

B.A. In Political Science & International Affairs, (Sustainable Development)

Education record

Comparative Education & Public Policy, (South Africa)

Driving Social Change Through Capacity Building, (Zambia)

Development Studies Internship Track

Poverty, Development, & Immigration, (Indonesia)

Education record