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Chicago, IL, US

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago IL

• Research and provide preliminary analysis of Foundation grant-making strategies to help recommend potential changes to increase program impact, including grant-making of over $250,000 as of April 2015.
• Examine and process grant applications, conduct site visits, produce write-ups and financial analysis, and compile data into Gifts database to liaise between Board members, program staff, and grant recipients

Hlalakahle, South Africa

• Collaborated with international team to facilitate ThinkImpact social innovation programming to eight university scholars for eight weeks in rural South Africa
• Created tailored lesson plans and facilitated over 70 workshops, reflection sessions, and one-on-one meetings with scholars and community partners on topics relevant to social entrepreneurship and community development.
• Acted as liaison between scholars and ThinkImpact staff to manage logistical needs and immediate concerns

Chicago, IL

• Co-facilitated and led after-school programming for 20 young adults three afternoons per week through service learning and experiential education
• Developed and delivered curriculum in innovation, technology, and financial literacy to Chicago students
• Designed and implemented assessment tools and redesigned curriculum with supervisor to increase retention

Gardner, Massachusetts

• Planned and coordinated day-long youth social entrepreneurship event involving over 500 participants and stakeholders
• Facilitated new social entrepreneurship programming at 23 partner sites with weekly contact, evaluation, and curriculum presentations
• Supported staff at 23 partner sites through daily social media outreach, conducting over 40 adult and youth workshops, and evaluating feedback from over 500 participants, implementing new engagementopportunities based.
• Created and published best practices implementation guide for new partners, developed over 30 curriculum plans for facilitator guides, and delivered 50 assembly presentations

Zambia

• Completed three month in-country training, resulting in intermediate high proficiency language level, 60 hours of in-classroom teacher training, and 20 hours of HIV/AIDS practicum facilitation
• Collaborated with six local schools in 15 teacher group trainings, leading to 10 adult literacy lessons and increasing language skills for over 60 participants
• Facilitated and presented 10 zonal community meetings to over 200 attendees, sensitizing attendees to Peace Corps development goals, the value of girl’s education, and non-formal learning
• Instructed and planned over 25 lessons of academic curriculum, resulting in over 150 students’ exposure to learner-centered teaching methodology and experiential education

Gardner, MA

• Tracked and managed $350,000 budget, purchase requisitions, and line items for Center programming
• Compiled grant reporting documents bi-weekly and submitted analysis reports to sponsoring funders on progress, evaluation, and impact
• Organized logistics and marketing for 10 workshops, lectures, and board meeting events
• Generated online and print communication for Center newsletters and events to over 1,000 community and professional contacts

Boston, Massachusetts

• Created and led programming for over 300 international students from 10 countries in language learning
• Developed and hosted over 30 activity-based programs for afternoon, evening and weekend schedules
• Designed 20 travel and experiential learning itineraries, and organized 15 welcome/graduation ceremonies

Running Springs, CA

• Designed and instructed 40 lesson plans to California State Standards in science and civics curriculum
• Taught classes in grades 4-12 educating over 800 students in life sciences, outdoor education, and leadership
• Directly supervised 4-12 grade students in a residential outdoor science school setting

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Certified I-9 employment verification and new hire paperwork for benefits and record keeping
• Offered administrative and customer support to employees, students, and external shareholders

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Orchestrated mailing of 2,000 constituent letters regarding Congressman Neal’s healthcare policy position
• Represented the Congressman at briefings, lectures, meetings, and tours of the Capitol building
• Drafted Congressional remarks and questions for hearings, events, and constituent correspondence

Masters Of Arts In Social Service Administration, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management And Social Policy

Activities and Societies: David L. Boren Fellow Social Innovation Fellow G.P.A. 3.9

Bachelor Of Arts, Major: Communication Studies: International Media/ Minor: Theatre

Activities and Societies: GPA- 3.74, U.S. Congressional Intern, Department of Human Resources Administrative Assistant, Delta Gamma.

High School Diploma, Magna Cum Laude