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Zurich, Switzerland

Using my design background to work with clients in the social impact and nonprofit space to amplify their work through communications, strategy, and fundraising projects. These include:- Development and facilitation of workshops to induct new members of the independent application review panel at Gavi (the vaccine alliance) and to create and launch a membership program for same kollektiv (Swiss female photographers’ association);- Report writing for Board, Committee, and Independent… Show more Using my design background to work with clients in the social impact and nonprofit space to amplify their work through communications, strategy, and fundraising projects. These include:- Development and facilitation of workshops to induct new members of the independent application review panel at Gavi (the vaccine alliance) and to create and launch a membership program for same kollektiv (Swiss female photographers’ association);- Report writing for Board, Committee, and Independent Evaluation Panel meetings of the Global Fund to Fight HIV, TB and Malaria; - Nonprofit annual report strategy, copyediting and graphic design for Advance Access & Delivery in South African and Paper Crown in Rwanda; - Storytelling and non-native English public speaking coaching for Raumtakt architecture firm to prepare for the Swiss Design Prize; and- Organizational and business development as well as grant-writing support for sustainability-oriented Dutch industrial design firm Super Local and Kenyan sustainable building materials start-up Ardhi na Mbao. Show less

Geneva, Switzerland

- Support for engagement with multilateral development banks and other implementation partners on innovative finance investments, including the World Bank, IQVIA, Aceso, Islamic Development Bank, and others- Analyzing, presenting and interpreting investment results to non-technical stakeholders whilst maintaining the integrity and substance of the subject- Developing standard operating procedures for the newly established Innovative Finance Approvals Committee

- Led the development of funding and impact reports and presentations for internal and external audiences of the Global Fund’s Grant Approvals Committee and Technical Review Panel, including the Board and donors. - Developed the indicator framework for and carried out the collection, analysis, and reporting of the Technical Review Panel’s annual performance assessments for 2019, 2020 and 2021. - Support for governance policy development and implementation, including governance body… Show more - Led the development of funding and impact reports and presentations for internal and external audiences of the Global Fund’s Grant Approvals Committee and Technical Review Panel, including the Board and donors. - Developed the indicator framework for and carried out the collection, analysis, and reporting of the Technical Review Panel’s annual performance assessments for 2019, 2020 and 2021. - Support for governance policy development and implementation, including governance body terms of reference, conflict of interest and working group management. - Managed an email, social media and word of mouth communications campaign to promote the recruitment of new members for the Technical Review Panel, yielding over 1,200 applications. - Developed communications materials to accompany the launch of application materials for the 2023-2025 allocation period, including e-learnings, a guidance handbook and webinars. Show less

Zurich, Switzerland

Leveraged my background in public health, design, and infection control work to do projects with nonprofits and designers, including: - Work with Advance Access & Delivery on infection control guidance and facility-specific consultations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and tuberculosis- Supporting communications and business development strategy for Doxastic, a scientific writing and transcription business- Public speaking on the intersection of infection control and design for… Show more Leveraged my background in public health, design, and infection control work to do projects with nonprofits and designers, including: - Work with Advance Access & Delivery on infection control guidance and facility-specific consultations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and tuberculosis- Supporting communications and business development strategy for Doxastic, a scientific writing and transcription business- Public speaking on the intersection of infection control and design for Creative Mornings, the Global Fund Risk Department, and the Architectural Association of Kenya Show less

Kigali, Rwanda

- Established the regional business development team to serve the Africa and Europe offices of an international non-profit design firm. - Developed partnerships, developing standard operating procedures, and creating impact-centered marketing print and digital materials for the organization globally. - Created an internal cross-cultural communication program for staff and worked with client projects in early stages to develop project-specific impact frameworks.

Kigali, Rwanda

Developed term-long curriculum and training existing university staff on elective course “Communication for Architects” to help the personal and professional development of design professionals in communicating their ideas, process, and skills to a range of audiences in academic and professional environments. Includes leading a 2-week seminar taking place in October 2019.

Durham, North Carolina; Chennai, India; Durban, South Africa

- Developed trainings, an indicator framework, and educational materials on best practices for airborne infection and tuberculosis transmission control for Zero TB Initiative programs with municipalities around the world. - Included providing technical input, writing, layout, and graphics for publications and communication materials, such as academic publications, grant applications, annual reporting, and website.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Drafted and coordinated reports to internal and external audiences, including board, watchdogs, and applicants. Managed formal letter campaign to inform120+ countries of their share of US$4B+ over new grant cycle.

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Scripted, designed, and updated 21 engaging, multi-media e-learning courses on complex application processes through extensive collaboration with Global Fund teams, reaching over 5,000 views per year.

Various

Website enhancement, blogging, and social media campaigns for start-ups and small businesses in Spain and Switzerland.

Barcelona, Spain And New York City, Usa

I’m passionate about food and travel in my free time and in the 3 years after my university graduation I tried several jobs in hospitality to see if it was the right professional fit (spoiler: it wasn’t), including hotel marketing associate, barista, server, pastry/appetizer cook, celebrity chef personal assistant, restaurant group intern, and private yacht stewardess.

Master Of Science - Ms, Urbanism

Thesis project focused on societal inclusion and exclusion of Somali communities as seen through the publicness of space in Nairobi, Kenya.

Certification, Building And Engineering Approaches For Airborne Infection Control

Bachelor Of Arts, Architectural History And Theory

Thesis project on mobile food vendors and urban systems in New York.

High School Diploma, Cum Laude