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Pennsylvania, United States

Provide comprehensive support to program officers, managing tasks such as updating EF Community databases, organizing itineraries, and formatting program documents.Handle diverse technology-related responsibilities, including configuring Zoom accounts, recording group events, and training Fellows on smartphone usage during in-person programs.Compile and analyze Fellow survey results, track meeting evaluations, aid in the selection process for new Fellows, and offer assistance to other organizational departments and the Director of Programs as required.Assisted in organizing, coordinating, and actively took part in the 70th Anniversary World Conference of Eisenhower Fellowships.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Executed reception duties, preparing materials, and schedules while representing the organization to the public.Managed office functions, overseeing maintenance, repairs, and vendor relations to ensure smooth operations of the office space.Provided support to the Senior Director of Finance and Operations, as well as management, and coordinated logistics for in-house events, conferences, and contributed to the EF archive project.

Côte D’Ivoire

Selected as a 2021 Fulbright Fellow from a rigorous nationally competitive applicant pool. Collaborating with Lycée Mamie Adjoua faculty to redesign English teaching methodology while generating student interest in English acquisition through games, class trips, and extracurricular activities

New York, United States

Selected from a rigorous application pool to receive a full tuition leadership scholarship to Trinity College

New York, United States

Selected from a rigorous application pool to partake in an intensive 6years college counseling and application assistance for college and career readiness

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Adhered to the educational, mental, and social needs of 30 first year college students by serving as a mentor as they navigate and adapt to campus culture, expectations, resources, and career opportunities.Maintained a structured and efficient environment for students to learn by leading small group lessons, grading while providing one-on-one mentoring

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Collaborated with non-profits, schools, Hartford Public Library, and communities to conduct research focused on creating empathy and connection through storytelling.Generated and managed content for our social media sites, connected readers and listeners, and conducted interviews.

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Collaborated on two research topics; "Building an on-line archive of Caribbean anti-colonial thought ” and the West Indian Social Club on "Migrant Zero, Chain Migration, and Black Flight."Conducted research on databases and public and online archives for the construction of an online archive of Caribbean anti-colonial to broaden and deepen understanding of Caribbean social and political thoughtConducted oral interviews using a range of sources from local community archives, the Luddy-Taylor Tobacco Museum, the Hartford Public Library, the State Library, and the Deeds Office to create a database to explore the silences and blind spots in conventional demographic and census data that shape public policies and public debate

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Deliberated with faculty and colleagues to formulate criteria and demands for an external search firm in selecting the Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion OfficerAttended bi-weekly meetings, interviewed candidates, and held listening sessions for diverse groups on campus pertaining to the hiring of a new Senior Diversity Officer

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Conducted research on CWEALF involvement in family law, discrimination, and civil rights policies that affect low income women in Hartford by observing statistical data online Enhanced and updated media content on CWEALF’s website for community education programs to be implemented using in person advocacy

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Created lesson plans for sixth grade level mathematics, dance and African history Assessed socio-emotional development, managed classroom and developed instructional strategies that fit the individual needs of each student in a class of 20 students

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Collaborated in partnership with the community leaders to collaboratively design education and health initiatives for sixth graders that provide opportunities for youth and communities to thriveAlleviated the burdens of social determinants to create a safe and non-discriminatory environment for students to develop academically, personally, and professionally.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs, Alumni

Activities and Societies: African Dance Team Promoting Healthy Awareness of the Body (PHAB) Coordinator Tour Guide Daycare Assistant.

African Studies

Attended courses such as Gender and Development in Senegal, Contemporary Senegalese society and culture, and Environment and Development.

African History And Religion

Activities and Societies: Hope Alliance Foundation-LGBTQ+ and HIV AIDS educationSemester long study abroad program at the University.