Ellena Girma Email & Phone Number

Arusha, Tanzania

▪ Develop a now-funded proposal for an ASR system to elicit farmer preferences and farmers' decision-making factors▪ Support in finetuning ASR models (Whisper, w2v2-Bert) for Swahili using Common Voice and Zindi Swahili datasets▪ Test viability of sentiment analysis (ABSA), named entity recognition models for domain-specific (agriculture) information extraction

Arusha, Tanzania

▪ Finetune foundational detection models (yolo nas, detr) to extract common bean plant, flower, and pod count traits▪ Manage imagery collection for 10 trials: building ODK forms for data collection, processing, and analysis pipelines▪ Iterate on 16 image-capture SOPs across 3 crops and deploy 1 SOP/trait, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy of data collection▪ Design (schema) and test a phenotyping push-cart to reduce single-plant image capture to (45 seconds for one plot of ~90 plants) using affordable and accessible equipment in Sub-Saharan Africa▪ Develop and implement ontological dictionaries and a unified data management plan for 3 crops across 5 countries▪ Lead weekly operations meetings (global team) to share progress and coordinate tasks for the achievement of project OKRs

Arusha, Tanzania

▪ Analyzed phenotypic data using ANOVA, AMMI, and PCA and created reports for ECABREN countries and recommended high-yielding, disease-resistant, and/or biofortified varieties▪ Strategized breeding team's transition to digital data collection tools (Breeding Management System, KSUFieldBook)▪ Developed workshop materials and a blog using R’s distill package to train coworkers on R for breeding analytics

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

▪ Develop community for 30-45 students a year, and worked with 7-10 staff members to help directly support 350+ residents a year▪ Address crisis situations for residents experiencing emotional/physical or mental hardship including situations involving alcohol/drugs and assault using de-escalation techniques and motivational interviewing ▪ Directly budget for, plan and lead 10+ community events a year for residents to support residents academically and socially, and bonding/professional development events for RA staff▪ Communicate with university leaders, supervisors, parents, public safety officers, other university offices/resources in an effective and professional manner, file required reports, and complete follow-ups▪ Assist Residence Life staff by working at a department reception desk to address housing problems and support parents/students who call the office

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

▪ Organize and have led 40+ university-wide campus events on weekend nights▪ Communicate with team to handle and monitor catering orders, technology set up, event-set up, crowd control, and attendee satisfaction at all events ▪ Build relationships with attendees and partner with student organizations or university departments▪ Help Campus Activities Assistant Director plan and execute training for Late Night LaSalle team

▪ Complete administrative tasks such as photocopying, collecting and distributing mail/flyers, answering the phone, etc.; help assist professional staff and attend to students with inquiries

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

▪ Manage the receptionist desk as people request appointments and ask departmental questions▪ Work with Honors Directors to personally support any students of color seeking student guidance/advice within the Honors Program▪ Support Honors Recruitment and Marketing by writing a personal recruitment letter to prospective students and being featured in a marketing brochure

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

▪ Go into the off-campus student community to distribute safety resources and infographics to 70-82 off-campus residences ▪ Organize events which bring together the off-campus and the on-campus student population▪ Assess and improve student living conditions by noting damage, adding sensor lights, tabling and handing out small personal protective materials or handouts to all students

▪ Acquired business and technical acumen coupled with personal and professional development tools through 80 hours of online instruction developed to fit remote learning during COVID-19 pandemic▪ Gained insight, career and leadership advice from business executives and experts in the tech, business and leadership field through virtual programs and live chats▪ Completed entry-level training in human resources, finance, advertising, communication, and media▪ Networked with AT&T employees and other externs on important conversations surrounding corporate social responsibility, personal development, and career readiness