Neha Malik Email and Phone Number

CATALYZE is a $250 million program that aims to mobilize $2 billion of private and public funds to fund, scale, and strengthen social sectors and SMEs in low-income & post-conflict contexts. Currently supporting project management, business development, financial management, and grantee contracts for locally implemented, sustainable access to small-business financing, quality education and early childhood education/ care globally.

• Assist lead curators with program development and mobilizing community partnerships for the Center’s upcoming Folklife Festival, which annually gathers 1million+ guests per year. • Spearhead the Muslim Youth Panel exhibition, provide curatorial assistance, and participate in the public panel discussion to facilitate interfaith dialogue.• Write, publish, and collaborate on global stories about community, culture, art, and activism for the Folklife Magazine.• Conduct interviews, scholarly research, and field research for informative and engaging storytelling.

• Distributed grants and supported execution for student-to-student philanthropy efforts for the world’s largest, entirely student-run registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.• Spearheaded an internal review of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices and climate through producing a report analyzing demographic data collection, employee interviews, surveys, DEI literature, as well as developing materials to facilitate DEI discussions.• Supported events planning for 50+ employees to build relationships and promote an inclusive environment through social gatherings for store employees.

• Provided excellent customer service during high-pressure rushes as a cashier, barista, and food service worker.

• Represented the Embassy as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders including conducting outreach with youth, artists, activists, in-country staff, and implementing partners at Department-sponsored programming.• Reviewed grant proposals for grassroots initiatives up to $100,000 & Department sponsored programs such as Fulbright.• Facilitated and implemented youth empowerment and educational programming, including cultural exchange programs.• Designed promotional materials synthesizing programming, data visualizations, and social media content for 7mil+ followers.• Coordinated calendar planning for the Ambassador’s and other distinguished guests’ schedule for public outreach in Bangladesh.• Proofread and reviewed written materials including cables, briefs, and social media content for detail and accuracy.• Supported collaboration with USAID on a scholarship proposal for teachers in Bangladesh seeking higher education in the U.S.• Inputted and updated contact information for relevant contacts of the Embassy.

• Provided Program Management and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning support for CARE's She Leads in Crisis and Women’s Savings Groups gender justice projects through database research and analysis.• Compiled research and developed written materials advocating for intersectional, local Women Led Organizations' leadership in humanitarian crisis responses and development practices.• Spearheaded and presented research recommending localization and decolonization strategies to enact in the humanitarian aid sector and within CARE.

• Analyzed and concisely synthesized literature reviews, reports, current events, and op-eds.• Compiled notes at briefings, including State Department and White House briefings.• Drafted and edited daily issue briefs on topics ranging from regional Middle East politics to US foreign policy priorities. • Monitored developing stories and updated Jordan Information Bureau personnel on alerts accordingly.

• Maintained a 5/5 star rating working across a language barrier as an English Language tutor for Korean students and professionals of all ages. • Lessons included free-talking conversation, cultural topics, mock interviews, and resume reviews. • Utilized cultural adaptability and open-ended conversation skills to promote a comfortable class environment and lead lessons.

• Served as an English tutor to underserved, low-income children of immigrant backgrounds in D.C.• Tutored students, one-on-one, in English writing, reading, and speaking for two sessions a week.• Independently devised individually tailored weekly lesson plans in order to engage students in the content.• Participated and critically engaged in social justice workshops, organizing efforts, trainings, and readings.• Selected to participate in the First Year Orientation to Community Learning Pre-Orientation program and the Alternative Breaks Program focused on educating students on social justice issues in the D.C area.

• Completed legislative trackers, conducted research, and drafted a policy memorandum reccomending climate stimulus legislation for the Congresswoman.• Assisted the communications team by compiling daily press clips, updating press lists, drafting press releases, and managing the Congresswoman's social media.• Maintained constituent correspondence through taking daily constituent calls on opinions, requests, and casework.• Compiled and updated thematic resource guides for constituents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Launched the national #RecognizeMuslimRoots campaign to pass H.Res 276, recognizing Muslim-American achievements to combat record rates of Islamophobia.• Developed promotional media, public advocacy, congressional lobbying, and strategy of the campaign.• Connected with relevant, influential figures through phone calls, e-mails, and social media outreach for coalition-building.• Reported on current events to reach an audience of 50,000 subscribers.