Cameron Cassar, M.S, M.A Email & Phone Number

Manhattan, New York, United States

-Manage the recruitment processes for both the Navigator and Supervisor programs,including marketing, conducting information sessions, and maintaining a rollingapplication process.- Interview candidates, manage demographic data, and ensure thorough onboarding,including technology assessments and initial training setups.- Provide ongoing support through case management, assist with course delivery, andconduct exit interviews to gather feedback and enhance the programs.- Co-administrate the Supervisor training sessions, ensuring that the curriculum meetsdesigned outcomes and participants are fully engaged.-Lead event planning and execution for networking opportunities, professionaldevelopment sessions, and graduation ceremonies for both programs.-Coordinate with host site partners, manage MOUs, and ensure consistent support andcompliance across all partnerships.

Manhattan, New York, United States

-Tasked with programmatic support of the Navigator Certificate in Human Services & Community Justice training program. The goal of this training program is to prepare people with lived experience in the criminal legal system with an on ramp for higher education and for employment and advancement in the field of human services.-Tasked with holding regular information sessions at the Institute and with partners; preparing marketing materials; maintaining a rolling application process; serving as the point of contact forfuture Navigator students.- Tasked with holding individual case management sessions with Navigator students during semester to assist with academic, professional, and personal needs/goals (providing referrals/follow up toreferrals, when necessary); providing documentation in a timely manner for all casemanagement- Tasked with preparing networking and professional development opportunities/events for current and past Navigator students, as well as being the lead on bi-annual Navigator graduations at the commencement of each semester- Responsible for designing and developing curriculum and modes of instruction for Navigator students - Responsible for cultivating relationships with community-based organizations for student and hostsite recruitment; create and develop host site MOUs; check-in bi-weekly with host sitepartners to ensure proper support; maintaining proper tracking and documentationfor host sites-Responsible for building and maintaining rapport with alumni by outreach, email communication, and events; provide one-on-one assistance to alumni as necessary; managing the data collection/updating data as alumni have professional and academic developments; provide organizational support

-Conduct project assessments to identify project risks, challenges, and opportunities-Develop project plans that include timelines and milestones-Provide guidance and support to project teams in project planning, execution, and delivery-Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations-Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project team members- Took a leading role in the creation of the Annual Report for the organization

- Contribute to strategy and content development related to social channels, webinars and events- Track analytics and create reports detailing successes and failures of communications campaigns-Led all website development in the formative stages of organization including: U/X, U/I and SEO- Develop, create, and execute content strategy for all social media channels- Co- hosted “Healing Across Cultures” discussion with indigenous healers and peacebuilders- Has helped organization amass 1500+ followers/subscribers and over 50,000 engagemebts across platforms as of December 2022

Responsible for producing and editing all episodes and content for the ThinkPeace Podcast: Where Peace Crosses the Mind which explores the intersection of the human brain, psyche, and obstacles and opportunities to forging a lasting peace which has 32 episodes and over 6,000 listens and counting.

- Collected feedback from Horizons Project staff, provided suggestions, and oversaw the process for website refresh to increase user experience- Assisted in the development of materials for various projects that centered around topics such as: narrative change, movement building and democracy - Tasked with learning new softwares such as CRM databases, animation design, and vídeo editing software to meet the needs of various projects- Assist in the development of materials in support of the NEAD project as needed. This mayinclude developing presentations, short-form articles, animated videos, or other content.• Draft Horizons’ monthly newsletter The VISTA for dissemination. This may include setting updistribution across The Horizons Projects’ channels by utilizing tools like Nimble and Mailchimp.• Draft outreach documents in support of the Pillars project as needed, mostly short form articlesand videos.• Draft promotional materials for website and social media.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

- Responsible for developing and implementing strategies for online marketing and communications for MHCR- Responsible for maintaining MHCR social media and website, content development, and strategic planning- Develop, write, and edit marketing and communications materials and reports, including press releases, blog posts, as well as website and social media content for MHCR- Published multiple articles/announcements for MHCR news page- Created and managed online marketing strategy, gaining over 1,000 unique followers, reaching 7,500 media users, and facilitating well over 10,000 engagements.- Responsible for conducting outreach with potential collaborators for future events/webinars- Moderated multiple webinars and panels for MHCR including “Healing Social Divides and “A New Realm of Peacebuilding”- Organize various events with collaborators across multiple teams and organizations

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

- Responsible for developing curriculum and workshops for high school students who participated in the 2022 Conflict Resolution Youth Summit at the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at George Mason University-Responsible for training staff members who were apart of the team- Responsible for identifying and reaching out to potential facilitators

Northern, Virginia, United States

Provided minorities within the Northern Virginia area with the relevant information and materials to mobilize them to vote in the 2020 election through canvassing and phone banking

Alexandria, Virginia

Responsible for research, content development, and outreach support as apart of ACTFL's Lead with Languages public awareness campaign.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Responsible for developing and curating content for the Status Hour audio program, a project of the Arab Studies Institute- Responsible for editing audio episodes for the Status Hour audio program

Fairfax, Va

Responsible for planning and implementing programs for a conflict resolution youth summit for high school students.Assists in facilitating workshops and activities by leading small group discussions and activities with high school students. Discussions may cover topics that relate to the program themes: justice and reconciliation, global engagement, collaborative leadership, interpersonal dynamics, social and political action, and building peace in divided societies

Centreville, Virginia, United States

-Develop and implement a well-rounded curriculum that includes academic support, enrichment activities, and recreational opportunities.-Create engaging lesson plans and activities that align with educational objectives and students' interests.-Coordinate and schedule various program components, such as homework assistance, arts and crafts, sports, and special projects.- Collaborate with school staff, teachers, and administrators to align program goals with the school's educational objectives.-Address conflicts and behavioral issues among students and staff promptly and effectively.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Responsible for researching, analyzing and writing weekly reports about terror attacks around the world to raise awareness and counter violent extremism

Fairfax,Va

Responsible for conducting research on the relationships between Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and authoritarian/hybrid regimes to be published by Professor Stefan Toepler

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Recruited everyday citizens to donate to the ACLU’s various campaigns for civil liberties. Also engaged and encouraged the public to vote and get involved in the current political and legal issues affecting everyday Americans.

Stone Mountain, Ga

Responsible for planning, leading, and implementing core and non-core programs and experiences for children aged 5-13 in a small group setting. Also, created a curriculum for campers and designed team building activities to build cohesion and cooperation among campers.

Master Of Science - Ms, Conflict Analysis & Resolution Concentration: Inclusive Conflict Engagement

Activities and Societies: Dual Masters Degree cohort member 2021-2022, Graduate Representative for Carter School DEI Committee.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Mediterranean Security

Received Summa Cum Laude distinction for coursework Masters thesis “Of Martyrs and Men: A Comparative Psychosocial Analysis of the Murders.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Government & International Politics

Activities and Societies: Peacebuilding Fellow Spring 2019