Iman Mergen Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

A leading advocate for safety and social justice for communities in New York. Mission:Our mission is to promote safety and social justice for communities in New York.Vision:We envision an inclusive community where all persons enjoy equitable opportunities in thriving communities.Our Goal:Our goal is to empower New Yorkers through various initiatives focusing on civic engagement, leadership development, community service and public safety programs.

•Connecting government department with local community based organizations and constituents for cultural, social and economic advancement. •Community outreach, event set up, securing sponsorships.•Assisted in arranging and facilitating press conference with various media outlets including CBS-NEWS, NEWS12LI and various Turkish and international media outlets to raise awareness to the earthquakes in Türkiye and the surrounding regions. •Arranged direct video call to surviving community in the epicenter of earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Elbistan, Türkiye. •2023 awareness campaigns spear-headed the New York Community's fundraising efforts of outpouring monetary donations along with the collection of 60 tons of prioritized relief material sent to the Earthquake stricken regions of Türkiye via Cargolux Airlines and The Boeing Company. •Assisted arrangement of Turkish American Night, performances, outreach, sponsorships and flyer distribution. •Humanitarian campaign fund-development.•Event set up, arrangement, accommodation.

•Successfully promoted events and fundraising efforts leading to higher levels of community and political involvement and increased awareness to domestic violence. •Developed and implemented strategic plans to reach out to government officials, business associations, community organizations, sponsors and donors for financial support and participation.

Ankara, Turkey

Assumed leadership position for the Youth Bridges Program, assisted University students from The US and Canada to engage with Turkish politicians at the highest levels, public figures and esteemed academics. Facilitated diversity program development. Promoted cross-cultural relationships and understanding.Assisted university students from Türkiye, The United States, The United Kingdom, France, Canada and the Middle East in both America and Türkiye for various accommodations including networking, academics, travel, tutoring, preparation for IELTS and TOEFL exams, university application processes and enrollment.

From 2010-2014 I co-developed creative and cost-effective projects that raised $110,000 for water and sanitation projects in developing countries in under 3 months as a volunteer with Islamic Relief USA in my hometown of Valley Stream, New York.•Recruited volunteers and trained them to effectively reach out to potential donors and promote fundraising projects. •Surpassed fundraising goal by 20% for 2011 calendar year and set company record for strategic planning, marketing and coordination of successful events aimed at assisting women and children in need in Pakistan and East Africa.

•Entered all traffic and pedestrian system data into various databases. In addition, managed and maintained effective record keeping, organized files to collect information for future use. •Reviewed data for incomplete or inconsistent information.•Entered raw data into a spreadsheet, document or database. Role required exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to spot errors with accuracy and efficiency. •Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with staff members. Solid time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.