Raiesa Ali Email & Phone Number

Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us

Newtown, Connecticut, United States

• Manage youth programs and SAVE Promise Clubs across 12 states including the planning, logistics, implementation, and delivery of Youth Leadership Trainings, virtual trainings and all other youth programs-related activities• Facilitate meaningful dialogue around violence prevention with youth from varying lived experiences, taking into account racial, social, sexual, geographic, and other intersecting identities• Using the foundation of social-emotional learning and social justice standards, train adults and students to confidently use their SAVE Promise Club to sustain SHP program values like empathy, belonging, and inclusivity

New York, New York, United States

• Led the planning, admissions, evaluation, and administrative strategies to support 5 national cohort-model fellowship programs that empowered BIPOC leaders in the nonprofit sector • Supported communications with six new and established funders to move forward program execution and partnership expansion, while ensuring all reporting requirements and deadlines were satisfied • Managed check-ins with lead facilitators of assigned programs in order to highlight program trends and gaps, and track overall programmatic impact

•Owned the logistical management of the organization’s programs and workshops and supported the general evaluation strategy •Collected and analyzed data from 100+ alumni to highlight trends/gaps and improve participant experience•Offered technical support and assistance across all virtual workshops, while preparing materials and resources in advance

New York, United States

Promote a safe, inclusive, and accessible learning environment for 6-10 program participants and members of the mentor teamFacilitate engaging discussions with program participants through weekly focus group meetings Collaborate to meet the diverse learning needs of program participants so that they can successfully complete the program

Missoula, Montana, United States

Led the initiative to establish an Emerging Riders Council for Adventure Cycling Association that encompasses five states in the Rocky Mountain Region and centers the voices of younger, more diverse cyclists from historically underrepresented communities Identified target audience, created a recruitment criteria, and developed values for the council rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion Created a monthly work plan and drafted curriculum centered around belonging and community in order to help Adventure Cycling create more inclusive programming and pilot new initiatives

•Participated in weekly courses that fostered stronger analysis of the nonprofit sector and the inequitable delivery of international humanitarian programs as it relates to refugees and forced displacement •Collaborated with two team members to brainstorm and design a monthly newsletter in which program alumni could remain engaged with migration issues on a local level•Researched and compiled relevant articles, literature, and advocacy toolkits that would encourage young people to learn more about accompaniment in forced migration

Earned a partial award as a finalist for the "Revolutionary Poetics" workshop, led by spoken word poet and activist, Imani Cezanne

New York, United States

• Created a database of scholarly articles, podcasts, and other media files in order to further research on contemplative practice as a tool to alleviate pressing social, political, and environmental challenges • Collaborated on a marketing landscape report to strengthen communications with potential partner organizations and create more targeted outreach on the regional and national levels • Researched, updated, and catalogued weekly 10-15 articles and podcasts to increase marketing and programmatic support of the institute’s mission

Graduate Consultancy with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Collaborated with a team of four graduate students to develop a publication on the mapping of global Human Rights Education and Training (HRET) programs, particularly those focused on youth empowerment. Assisted the OHCHR in gaining priority partners for their HRET initiatives by cross-checking various non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, etc. and determining the quality of organizational health. As the team's Written Content Editor, edited draft and final versions of our report in order to ensure clarity and cogency. Later presented our research at the April 2019 United Nations Economic and Social Council Youth Forum in New York City.

New York

Through a blend of individualized tutoring and group instruction, worked with a class of 30 elementary school students to bolster their skills in reading, science, math, and writing. Administered fluency tests to gauge pronunciation, comprehension, and overall understanding of lengthy passages.Routinely diffused peer-to-peer disagreements and addressed behavioral problems in a manner that resolved conflict.

Greater New York City Area

Installed smoke/carbon monoxide alarms in homes in Astoria and Queens as part of the Red Cross' National Home Fire Campaign. Discussed preventative measures with families, mapped out possible escape routes, and clearly answered questions regarding the installation and function of alarms. Administratively, in the Manhattan headquarters, assisted in the maintenance of the Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan which organized emergency training events, upcoming exercises, and future organizational goals. Through SurveyMonkey and Qualtrics, compiled data, surveys, and graphs that contributed to the planning of the annual Full Scale Exercise and Disaster Ready Summit.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Condensed large medical records and compiled them into concise reports for attorneys within the civil litigation firm. Summarized medical records, surveillance tapes, and depositions for over 100 patients filing insurance defense claims monthly. Calculated billing records and health insurance claim forms from numerous hospitals, physicians, and other medical providers.Gained extensive knowledge on administrative support, team collaboration, and time management amidst competing deadlines.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Assisted in the voter registration process by canvassing, volunteering weekly at voter registration drives, and facilitating dialogue with unregistered voters regarding the importance of political participation, despite party affiliation. Interacted with large volumes of voters by participating in weekly phone banks. This gave me a direct line of communication with voters in South Florida which would later establish a stronger volunteer base for the next election cycle.

Washington, D.C.

Researched and published articles, press releases, and country briefs regarding contemporary Latin American and Caribbean issues for the bi-weekly publication, The Washington Report on the Hemisphere (WRH), as well as the organization’s website. Communicated with other national thinks tanks frequently through e-blasts in order to raise awareness about the organization's work. Topics Included: Education reform in Trinidad & Tobago, Social inclusion endeavors in Peru, Income Inequality Comparisons of Brazil and Honduras, and LGBTQI rights in Belize.

Master'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: SIPA Diversity CommitteeMaster's degree in International Affairs with a Concentration in Human Rights &.

Bachelor’S Degree, International Relations

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association Alternative Breaks Women Who LeadBachelor's degree in International Relations.

Academic Internship Semester, International Affairs

Activities and Societies: Muslim-American Scholars Initiative through partnership with El-Hibri Foundation & Center for Global.