Emefa Dake Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

HUFPI emphasizes diverse student perspectives, particularly from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, in shaping foreign policy decisions and fostering a coalition of youth leaders in national security. In my role, I: - Lead the largest undergraduate-run think tank and 509(a)(2) non-profit organizations, overseeing foreign summits, high school conferences, policy research projects, and speaker events, while managing an annual budget of $170K. - Oversee Harvard’s largest undergraduate research program and foreign policy consultancy, coordinating 200+ students in producing in-depth foreign policy reports and recommendations for U.S. government agencies, international governments, non-profits, private companies, and leading think tanks.

- Oversaw the planning of HUFPI’s Winter Intensive and virtual high school conference (HUIRSP), coordinated logistics for 100s of international participants and secured prominent speakers for panels - Managed substantial budget by effectively allocating resources for conference activities and maintaining financial oversight to ensure cost efficiency

Nairobi County, Kenya

- Formulated policy recommendations for USAID Sudan to maximize the protection of child victims from war and trauma- Employed statistical and qualitative methods, including the analysis of academic articles, official documents, data, and news reports - Prepared deliverables, including a typed policy report and an oral presentation to be presented to USAID Sudan and other stakeholders.

Undergraduate Prize Fellow (2024-2025) Joint Center for History and Economics, Harvard University, University of Cambridge, Sciences Po (Paris)After a competitive process, selected as one of the Undergraduate Prize Fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year to conduct independent research at the intersection of history, economics, and global health: - Conduct independent economic and historical research - Receive research support and mentorship- Participate in world-class seminars where I present my findings to a cohort of interdisciplinary scholars

Over the span of three days, I will participate in the HGHI Wintersession Program, where I will:- Interactive workshops exploring pressing global health issues- A hackathon to devise innovative solutions to a significant global health challenge- An internship showcase to learn about diverse pathways to impactful careers in global healthThis program offers a unique opportunity to deepen my understanding of global health systems and connect with professionals actively working to improve health outcomes worldwide.

- Participating in a novel data collaborative project aimed at creating a framework for global health systems to compare themselves across countries- Focused on cardiovascular disease and cancer in Commonwealth Countries, more specifically Latin American health systems in the Commonwealth- Responsible for data entry and analysis, contributing to efforts that seek to improve healthcare outcomes in the region- Gaining valuable insights into how health systems in Latin America address public health challenges, enhancing both my research and analytical skills

- Developed and implemented volunteer and policy research initiatives, and managed substantial budget- Organized and coordinated the Harvard International Economics Essay Contest with over 600 global submissions and the Harvard Pre-Collegiate Economics Challenge with over 20 international teams

- Selected to contribute economic theory questions for the Harvard International Economics Essay Contest (HIEEC) which receives over 500 essays from around the world- Involved in grading over 20 essays for HIEEC- Currently assisting in planning the Harvard Pre-Collegiate Economics Challenge (HPEC) for the spring- Responsibilities include coordinating competitions for hundreds of students, covering economic news, history, recent research, and applications in various fields like education and the environment

- Assist the Solicits Director with logistical operations for the solicits branch- Review and revise solicits transcripts to ensure flow and clarity- Direct the onboarding process for new interviewers

- Writer for the nation’s oldest collegiate international affairs magazine, with +500,000 readers across 171 countries- Have written an article about pediatric autism in Ghana and investment in that population - Have interviewed the Burkina Faso Environmental Minister about illicit trade waste and health in Sub-Saharan Africa- Have interviewed the Chief Economist of the UN Environmental Program about international response to illicit waste in LMICs- Have interviewed the Executive Director of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health about the future of work with these populations - Have interviewed the Vice Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity, Philip Cotton, about his work revolutionizing global health education - Have interviewed the Deputy Director of the Peace Corps, David E. White Jr., about the future of international development work and his journey in the field- Have gained research, analysis, article composition, and collaboration skills

- Provide event planning and logistics support to HASA executive board

- Selected to represent first-year African students - Co-organized Harvard Fall Feast, the organization's second-biggest event- Currently co-organizing Harvard Africa Night, the organization's biggest event- Designed promotional poster for Harvard Fall Feast- Currently working on creating a census form for the organization- Experienced in organizing and planning numerous events

- Lead engaging 20 and 40-minute one-on-one sessions with students, covering focused discussions and interview preparation- Teach students how to communicate logically and eloquently in English, incorporating interactive methodologies - Provide tailored opportunities for English vocabulary expansion through themed discussions, reading materials, and vocabulary-building activities- Conduct pronunciation practice sessions to enhance students' oral communication skills- Successfully increase students' English fluency and grammar skills, with measurable outcomes reflecting improved language proficiency

Kigali, Rwanda

Intern on the UGHE x CPS INECD project- Selected by the Harvard Global Health Institute’s Selection Committee after a competitive selection process- Led data collection initiatives through in-person interviews, performed in-depth data analysis and cleaning using PSPP/SPSS and Excel, and developed research implementation plans - Submitted pioneering technical reports and peer-reviewed publications for journals to inform Rwanda’s national maternal and child health policy

Primary Instructor: Dr. Courtney YuenObjective: Conducted a rapid literature review on the prevalence and effective care models for Latin American migrants with diabetes and/or hypertension, focusing on Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America and islands.Methodology: Used PubMed, Covidence; guided by PI.Findings: Identified prevalence, and effective care models.Skills: Enhanced text review, critical analysis, writing.Outcomes: Compiled report; gained insights into migrant experiences.

- Spearheaded data collection initiatives in the Dominican Republic, focusing on economic indicators- Conducted literature reviews to inform data collection methodologies and contextualize studies- Collaborated with stakeholders for a holistic view of economic and healthcare dynamics- Delivered clear presentations with a literature-backed emphasis on actionable recommendations and domestic and global implications

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Passionate about educating and empowering high school students:-Teach and engage classes of 10-20 students-Specialize in quality government-themed courses focused on international politics and law-Provide opportunities for pre-professional education-Assist students in building confidence for their future endeavors

- Collaborated with the company President to ensure timely completion of prioritized projects- Coordinated the comprehensive digitization and organization of 300+ company files- Accelerated paperwork processes for over 350 clients, streamlining operational efficiency- Directed and delegated the digitization and organization of 200+ company files, optimizing accessibility- Created the company’s policy and procedures handbook for Housing Specialization Services- Planned the policy and procedures handbook for 245D Services, enhancing regulatory compliance

- Addressed diverse needs of individuals in home and community settings - Provided tailored support services, including Individualized Home Support and Active Cognitive Support- Proficiently documented client progress reports, daily notes, and meeting notes - Learned and applied effective peer support techniques, fostering a supportive environment- Supported goal achievement for clients - Worked with unwavering empathy, dedication, and creativity to ensure the well-being and progress of those under care

- Championed the cause and vision of students after a rigorous selection process, interviews, and essay submissions- Collaborated with board members, the Superintendent, and district leaders to ensure effective representation of student voices- Attended monthly meetings and community events to stay informed and engaged with stakeholders.Planned and executed various events to enhance students' overall experience and foster increased engagement within the community

Minnesota, United States

- Transported food to residents- Prepared meals for residents in an efficient manner- Made decisions about the best foods to give residents due to their dietary restrictions- Interacted with residents and building faculty - Provided support to the chef when needed

- Taught children mathematics and English- Taught other tutoring assistants how to guide new students- Made decisions about the best way to help students understand the Kumon system- Made hard decisions about how to best educate students

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics, Sophomore

B.A. Candidate in Economics with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy with a language citation in Spanish Extracurricular.

Postsecondary Enrollment Options, College Of Continuing And Professional Studies

Microeconomics, Principles of Public Health, Spanish, Introduction to Psychology, and Introduction to College Writing

High School Diploma, Health Science Academy

Activities and Societies: SHS Speech Captain, SPS Ex-Officio School Board Member, SHS New Student Advisor Officer, 2021-22 Minnesota HOSA.

Nursing Assistant Certificate, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing And Nursing Assistants

GPA: 4.0/4.0