Lina Nealon Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

No mainstream entity should profit off of the exploitation of others. I'm engaging corporations to ensure their platforms and policies make make it as difficult as possible for predators to prey on children and vulnerable adults. Ending exploitation should be the business of every company.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Providing strategic guidance on content and securing sponsor for second annual two-day conference of more than 300 participants from across disciplines

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provided strategic guidance and logistics execution for first annual two-day conference of more than 200 participants from across disciplines; identified and managed all logistics related to 50+ speakers; secured presenting sponsor

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Provided leadership, vision, and strategic direction to 18 member board , staff of six, and hundreds of volunteers to further girls’ health, well-being and empowerment in the Triangle Area.Cultivated new and existing funders (individual, corporate, foundation); created and identified engagement opportunities for funders; ensured responsible use of funds, timely reporting, and genuine expressions of gratitude Oversaw the recruitment, training, and ongoing support of more than 200 volunteer coach mentors; prioritized recruitment and retention of coaches of color to reflect demographics of girls served; engaged new sectorsBuilt relationships with schools, as well as other community organizations; prioritized accessibility to program for Spanish-speaking community membersManaged organization’s finances for optimal performance; together with board treasurer, reviewed and reported on financial health and activities; identified areas of improvement, addressed problems, developed forecasts Represented Girls on the Run in the community

Cambridge, Ma

Advised foundation president, board, and staff on strategic opportunities based on new and emerging policies and political developments, trends, actors (nonprofits, funders, opposition), practices, and studies in the anti-trafficking movement and related fields (public health, healthy masculinity); drafted monthly analysis with recommendations

Cambridge, Ma

Founded and led innovative, complex program to combat sex trafficking; managed growth from a one-state project with a $300,000 budget to a national program with a $3.1 million budget; working closely with board of directors and staff, determined overall strategy and oversaw all aspects of program development and execution, communications, fundraising, and operations. Served as primary representative and spokesperson; published in top tier media outlets, frequently asked to provide expert commentary for radio and print media and to present at conferences and events.Developed and advocated for policy change at federal, state, and local levels Persuaded private and corporate funders to actively participate with and financially support programCultivated partnerships and maintained working relationships with diverse stakeholders including elected officials, policymakers, business executives, donors, researchers, survivors, law enforcement personnel, and community leaders and organizationsLed events ranging from intimate workshops to large-scale, multi-track conferences spanning days

Cambridge, Ma

Crafted and implemented strategies to increase women’s meaningful participation in peace processes in post-conflict countries; specialized in security sector reform in Afghanistan and LiberiaMaintained regular contact with government officials and policymakers on key issues and strategic objectives in the field of women, peace, and securityAdvised various US Government, United Nations, and other international agencies on mainstreaming gender equality in operations and programsTrained over 400 women leaders (elected officials, grassroots activists, journalists) from dozens of countries to increase knowledge of post-conflict reconstruction processes, hone leadership and technical skills, and develop plans to ensure women were included in decision-making at all levels of government and civil societyDesigned multiple components of training curriculum Inclusive Security: A Curriculum for Women Waging Peace; led field testing and training of trainers; executed outreach and dissemination plan Organized dozens of US-based and international trainings, workshops, and events including in regions with little to no infrastructure; served as primary liaison for local and international partners (e.g., North Atlantic Treaty Organization, World Bank, European Union), oversaw participant selection and orientation processes, developed content, delegated logistics between multiple entities, facilitated follow-up and evaluation Designed and implemented funder engagement strategies, including international site visits Managed special projects, events, and volunteer opportunities with academic partners, including Harvard University, Tuft University, and The US Military Academy (West Point); served as point person for faculty, staff, and studentsCollaborated with communications team to develop and implement media strategy and create promotional materialPresented and participated at various policy making fora, conferences, and meetings

Cambridge, Ma

Cultivated and maintained relationships with and between 400+ Women Waging Peace Network members in over 40 countries on an ongoing basisIdentified network candidates, created methods for orientation, retention, and consistent communication among members Conducted video interviews and compiled profiles for advocacy and communications purposesCoordinated, prepared participants, and participated in advocacy meetings between network members and US and international policymakersDeveloped and implemented procedures to streamline operations for three operating programs and foundation’s support teams; drafted “best practices” guide and created systems for knowledge capture and sharingOversaw logistics and managed volunteers for all internal and external foundation meetings and events Initiated and managed special projects such as the intern and volunteer program

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And International Relations

concentration in Peace Studies

Education record

Activities and Societies: Completed an academic year exclusively in French at the Centre International des Etudes en France