Our mission is to develop the next generation of global leaders. We envision a world where all young people have access to transformative international education. Our award-winning program model combines critical world language skills, leadership training, and study abroad opportunities, all primarily serving low-income youth of color.

Organizational Development:- Was hired to launch local chapter of international organization - In five years, turned Seattle into the flagship US chapter of the organization- Built the chapter’s Program Team, a group of volunteer educators committed to delivering programs to our youth- Created the chapter’s Advisory Board, a group of volunteers dedicated to fundraising, community engagement, and organizational development- Successfully expanded budget to hire Program Director - Supervised volunteer leaders in other chapters of the organizationProgram Development:- Successfully replicated initial program model from elsewhere in organization- Developed multiple new programs that now serve over 400 teenagers annually, and which have been emulated by other Kids4Peace chapters- Developed and led new leadership program for 50 youth annually in Washington, DC- Created collaborative planning processes for working with colleagues across the US and in the Middle EastFundraising:- Fundraised and managed annual budget of $100,000- Developed balanced revenue portfolio of 60% individual gifts, 30% grants, 10% earned income- Grew annual gala from $10,000 in 2014 to $55,000 in 2018- Secured first regional foundation grant in 2017 and first national grant in 2018Community Engagement:- Forged patnerships with over 40 local religious congregations and other organizations- Collaboratively planned multiple youth events that drew over 100 participants- Established Kids4Peace as a trusted partner for interfaith activism in Seattle

- Served as student-support point-person for 9th grade students- Developed programming designed to ease transition to high school and the SAAS community, including a 9th grade Health class- Taught US History and electives on genocide, social entrepreneurship, and discrimination in the US- Founded Seattle Academy Nordic Ski Club- Leader of student trips to Costa Rica and Louisiana

- Teacher for 9th Grade Modern European History and 10th Grade Modern US History- Coach of Boys and Girls Varsity Cross-Country Ski Team

- Full-year student-teaching intern in 8th Grade US History and 11th and 12th Grade 20th Century World History- Responsibilities included observation and co-teaching in the fall and being teacher of record for three sections in winter and spring- Chaperoned 46 students for 10 days in Eastern Europe and150 students for 4 days in Washington, DC