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Indianapolis, In, Us

Remote

Online learning platform of IDEO, focused on teaching human-centered design and innovation. It offers courses and programs to help individuals and organizations develop creative problem-solving skills.-Support a global network of learners through daily interactions and assistance with homework assignments, and host weekly community conversation calls to foster higher student participation, increase course enrollments, and improve course completion rates.-Deliver prompt feedback and targeted strategies to increase learner engagement and satisfaction, contributing to more learners enrolling in additional courses and enhancing the overall learner experience.-Host a 1-hour weekly live community conversation to strengthen community engagement and learner interaction, fostering connections among learners and creating a supportive learning environment to increase attendance at synchronous meetings.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

K-8 school offers innovative, hands-on learning experiences through design thinking. It focuses on fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, preparing students for future success by engaging them in real-world challenges.-Co-spearheaded the development and implementation of a design thinking curriculum MVP by creating over 15 lesson plans and a framework grounded in primary research and Indiana's syllabus, establishing a solid foundation for integrating design principles into student education.-Integrated STEM principles into the design thinking curriculum, guiding 65 students through a semester-long research and design sprint that resulted in over 15 low-fidelity prototypes, including a sleep program that was designed to increase student alertness in class by 20% booting student engagement by 35% and showcased the practical application of combining science and creative thinking.-Fostered a culture of innovation and critical thinking by facilitating over 20 hands-on experiences involving 60 students that built empathy and challenged student mindsets, leading to the creation of 15 low-fidelity prototypes aimed at school improvement, with 80% effectively addressing real-world problems and enhancing critical thinking skills by 30%.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Third largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth largest in the world.-Facilitated targeted research and development initiatives by designing customer-centric learning plans and experiments based on prioritised hypotheses, ensuring focused and relevant outcomes for 10 projects.-Established a comprehensive ideation framework with standardised workflows, templates, and guidelines, empowering cross-functional teams to generate innovative solutions and streamline the ideation process, significantly enhancing idea quality by 40% and improving departmental collaboration by 35%.-Facilitated the development of new food products and strategic frameworks by leading eight ideation sessions with approximately 60 directors and managers, aligning stakeholders, and driving collaborative, effective product development based on a profound understanding of consumer trends and unmet needs.-Drove more informed product decisions by developing an understanding of consumer trends and identifying unmet needs, ensuring products align with market demands through comprehensive internalisation and synthesis of insights, resulting in a 30% increase in the relevance and feasibility of proposed product concepts.

United States

Global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization; founder: Albert Einstein.-Conducted extensive desktop contextual research on career development pathways, utilizing design research methodologies to gather valuable insights into career experiences, skills, knowledge, and training, providing a rich foundation of qualitative data for the development of the organization's Career Development Pathway map.-Designed a comprehensive research plan, project brief, and discussion guide, applying strategic design principles to ensure clear communication and alignment with key stakeholders, facilitating interviews with staff from 10+ departments, and securing stakeholder buy-in for the Career Development Pathway initiative.-Led qualitative research by conducting in-depth interviews with 12 employees, employing human-centered design techniques to understand career progression challenges, resulting in a detailed analysis of employee needs and obstacles, which provided a foundation for actionable insights.-Synthesised interview findings into actionable insights, utilising strategic design frameworks to develop recommendations for the IRC's Career Development Pathway map, aimed at providing a clear framework for employee growth and advancement, even though the project did not proceed to implementation.

-Played a pivotal part in applying Human-Centered Design (HCD) methodologies and co-design techniques to develop over 20 social and behavior change interventions, conducting 50+ research sessions, testing 30 ideas, and implementing 10 interventions, contributing to improving the well-being of target audiences.-Developed a deep understanding of the strategic context, ensuring solutions were aligned with the mission and goals of the program, and delivered solutions that reached over 100,000 individuals, significantly furthering the program's mission.-Made a meaningful impact by contributing to projects that improved public health outcomes in multiple communities where I honed my design skills by working on high-impact projects, enhancing my ability to drive positive social change.

Gaborone,Botswana

De Beers made $3M investment in a three-year partnership with Stanford Graduate School of Business to empower young, aspiring entrepreneurs and established business owners in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.-Supported the growth strategy of 150 youth-owned startups by delivering tailored mentorship and resource allocation, resulting in a 45% increase in business development and a 35% increase in success rates, with some companies winning international and local pitch competitions and securing valuable business opportunities.-Contributed to value creation by actively building and nurturing over 10 partnerships with key stakeholders through regular meetings and joint projects, fostering collaboration, and enhancing resource sharing by 50%.-Led the participant recruiting process by deploying targeted outreach strategies and facilitating 10 business expos and marketing boot camps, equipping 200 participants with essential skills and knowledge, which boosted their readiness for market challenges by 40%.-Assisted with business development pitches and proposals by offering strategic input and presentation support, resulting in a 25% increase in successful funding acquisition and expanded growth opportunities for 30 startups.

Gaborone

A global nonprofit advisory organization that provides governments, health organizations, and the private sector with strategies, tools, and management support to deliver high-functioning health systems.-Effectively led the development and integration of industry-specific activities oriented toward GBV toolkit development and the establishment of standard operating procedures for key agencies, resulting in a 25% improvement in operational efficiency.-Coordinated technical assistance by working closely with business partners and facilitated the execution of civil society organization (CSO) and social service launches, resulting in the successful implementation of over 10 programs.-Collaborated with project leaders and team members to integrate quality action plans that facilitated needed culture changes, resulting in a 25% improvement in operational efficiency.-Headed the development of a high-functioning monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system that tracks targets and process improvements, achieving a 30% enhancement in program outcomes, while also facilitating sessions on the development of new protocols for police, education, and social services, increasing their operational capacity by 40%.

Gaborone

-Led the development and implementation of strategies within KSWS by collaborating with unit heads, developing budgets, and ensuring activities stayed within budget, resulting in efficient program execution and resource optimization, achieving a 20% increase in resource utilization efficiency.-Trained over 100 survivors of gender-based violence on business management concepts by designing and delivering targeted training programs, empowering them with skills for economic independence, and illustrating expertise in user-focused program design.-Coordinated technical and financial assistance and collaborated with 15 business partners, international not-for-profits, and other government entities, enhancing the reach and impact of GBV prevention activities by 30%.-Developed and implemented innovative programming by building a high-caliber team of 15 members and aligning initiatives with the mission, driving continuous improvement and maximizing program impact, resulting in a 25% increase in program effectiveness.-Initiated and led the development of an edu-entertainment TV drama program, which increased community reach by over 40% and engagement by 30%

Mahalapye

-Coordinated and assisted small-scale entrepreneurs among disadvantaged groups, including youth and women, by generating income-growth projects and securing over $500,000 in technical and monetary support, resulting in a 50% increase in economic sustainability and diversity through community assessments to understand needs, skills, and interests.-Rehabilitated over 50 destitute persons and home-based care patients by designing and implementing economic empowerment programs, including leading a bakery project for a group of 3 destitute women that secured $50,000 in funding, provided training, and obtained tenders to supply their produce, resulting in sustainable income and long-term success through community engagement and co-design.-Supervised and licensed daycare centers in Mahalapye Subdistrict, facilitated feasibility studies for economic empowerment projects, and designed strategies to improve the Home Economics Program by conducting in-depth research and engaging with community members, leading to a 25% improvement in program effectiveness and participation.

Ms Strategic Design & Management, Design/Business/Management, Departmental Honors

The Master's in Strategic Design and Management is an interdisciplinary program in Design, Business, and Management. It combines elements.

International Master'S Degree, Conflictology

Post-Graduate Diploma, Hiv/Aids Management

Bachelors Of Education, Home Economics

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