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Chicago, Il, Us

Direct multiple cross-organization activities and programs, supervising a subset of team members and guiding strategic planning.Core responsibilities: - Lead strategic planning and annual work planning- Serve as an external ambassador for the US Water Alliance- Direct and supervise the organization's water equity team - Lead the organization's work on COVID-19 recovery in the water sector

Oakland, Ca

Senior Manager for strategic initiatives and support on the CEO's portfolio of projects.Core Responsibilities:- Supports grants management and foundation engagement.- Coordinates across the organization on strategic planning and initiatives.- Coordinates the strategic initiative, An Equitable Water Future, focused on making equitable approaches to water management commonplace in America. - Leads preparation and facilitation for meetings, tasks, presentations, and… Show more Senior Manager for strategic initiatives and support on the CEO's portfolio of projects.Core Responsibilities:- Supports grants management and foundation engagement.- Coordinates across the organization on strategic planning and initiatives.- Coordinates the strategic initiative, An Equitable Water Future, focused on making equitable approaches to water management commonplace in America. - Leads preparation and facilitation for meetings, tasks, presentations, and partnerships engaging the CEO. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Core Responsibility:Coordinate and implement the Value of Water Campaign, an initiative focused on building the public and political will to realize the many benefits and opportunities of investing in our nation's infrastructure while mitigating the incredible challenges all of us will face if we fail to act.Initiatives:1) Value of Water Campaign2) Infrastructure Week Steering Committee3) Great Lakes One Water Partnership4) Utility Strengthening through… Show more Core Responsibility:Coordinate and implement the Value of Water Campaign, an initiative focused on building the public and political will to realize the many benefits and opportunities of investing in our nation's infrastructure while mitigating the incredible challenges all of us will face if we fail to act.Initiatives:1) Value of Water Campaign2) Infrastructure Week Steering Committee3) Great Lakes One Water Partnership4) Utility Strengthening through Consolidation5) National Blue Ribbon Commission For Onsite Non-Potable Reuse6) Federal Water and Infrastructure Policy Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Duties: • Ensure Communications Strategy supports the mission of EPA's award-winning Urban Waters Program and Federal Partnership. • Facilitate internal communications to prepare the program for an organizational transition and an administrative transition, forging partnerships, building relationships, and finding resonant ways to convey our work. • Compile data and reports from partner federal agencies and place-based partners and channel into communications products.• Serve as… Show more Duties: • Ensure Communications Strategy supports the mission of EPA's award-winning Urban Waters Program and Federal Partnership. • Facilitate internal communications to prepare the program for an organizational transition and an administrative transition, forging partnerships, building relationships, and finding resonant ways to convey our work. • Compile data and reports from partner federal agencies and place-based partners and channel into communications products.• Serve as acting Editor in Chief of the program's two EPA web areas, managing site content and updates with contractor support• Support planning and logistics for the Federal Partnership's National Training Workshop, a conference of over 400 practitioners and federal representatives. • Raise the public profile of our place-based efforts to revitalize urban waterways and the communities that surround them. • Design the first ever Urban Waters Learning Network Contest to highlight the achievements of EPA grantees.Skills: Writing for the publicWebsite ManagementSocial MediaEvent PlanningPolitical Sensitivity Show less

Syracuse, New York Area

Campbell Institute Researcher for Professor Shena AshleyPrimary Tasks:• Manage projects happening in collaboration with professors from other institutions• Research administration in the context of global governance, research government grant-making • Communicate with book co-editors and provide support at meetings• Edit articles and reports on an ongoing basis for all projects

Remote / Syracuse, New York

As part of a team of four graduate students, we produced the following for the Amazon Conservation Association's Biological Stations in Peru. • Develop and present a performance management strategy for the ACA’s research stations in Peru• Interview and collect data from other field stations to compare and collect best practices for performance management and staff motivation from the sector• Integrate an ecotourism theory of change into station activities, linking outcomes to… Show more As part of a team of four graduate students, we produced the following for the Amazon Conservation Association's Biological Stations in Peru. • Develop and present a performance management strategy for the ACA’s research stations in Peru• Interview and collect data from other field stations to compare and collect best practices for performance management and staff motivation from the sector• Integrate an ecotourism theory of change into station activities, linking outcomes to the organizational not-for-profit mission• Design professional report visuals using Microsoft Publisher Skills:Team managementClient SupportReport DesignStrategy Design Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

International Search and Rescue Advisory Group - SecretariatField Coordination Support Services, Emergency Services Branch.Primary Tasks: • Established internal working agendas and perform administrative tasks and speech and presentation preparation for INSARAG events and meetings. • Developed the concept and contents for the INSARAG 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book• Managed the creation process and timeline for the same book • Coordinated the process for the… Show more International Search and Rescue Advisory Group - SecretariatField Coordination Support Services, Emergency Services Branch.Primary Tasks: • Established internal working agendas and perform administrative tasks and speech and presentation preparation for INSARAG events and meetings. • Developed the concept and contents for the INSARAG 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book• Managed the creation process and timeline for the same book • Coordinated the process for the INSARAG Guidelines Review • Collected and prepared data for visual communications projects• Drafted a communications strategy for INSARAG• Assisted with timeline and process planning for urban search and rescue team classifications Show less

Syracuse, New York Area

Campbell Institute Researcher for Professor Soonhee KimPrimary Tasks:-compiled literature reviews of academic articles -Assisted with managing the compilation of an edited academic book, including liaising with contributing authors and publishers, reference section clean-up, and holding responsibility for team communication.

Mankessim, Ghana

I streamlined the process that allows students to participate and thrive in Global Water Brigades Ghana at all stages from chapter development to post-brigade follow up. I also coordinated with the Water Brigades team to develop a new program model, performed surveys and relationship building with with communities, and assisted with logistics in country.Other tasks performed: -Created and managed distribution of a monthly newsletter-Developed trainings for local staff to improve… Show more I streamlined the process that allows students to participate and thrive in Global Water Brigades Ghana at all stages from chapter development to post-brigade follow up. I also coordinated with the Water Brigades team to develop a new program model, performed surveys and relationship building with with communities, and assisted with logistics in country.Other tasks performed: -Created and managed distribution of a monthly newsletter-Developed trainings for local staff to improve computer literacy and group discussion and facilitation skills.-Assisted with water quality testing activities Show less

Chicago, Il

My job was to investigate and compile relevant publications on African political thought. I spent time:• Finding and analyzing out of print sources to incorporate them into the project• Extrapolating relevant information and synthesizing findings into spreadsheets and summaries

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Master Of International Relations (Mair)

Activities and Societies: Member of the Maxwell Women's Caucus: Gender in the Workplace conference co-chair.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Studies, Gpa: 3.907/4.0

Activities and Societies: Co-founder of the DePaul NonViolent Living Project 2012 Midwest Political Science Association Conference.