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Durham, Nc, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Worked in NU’s RISE Lab, a unit that applies Research, Innovation, and Strategy in making the future of learning better for nontraditional, working, underserved, and military learners at the University. Coordinated the launch of various research and innovation efforts in areas of VR, AI, Career and Skills readiness, and next generation learning. Implemented AI-driven technology platforms in over 15 pilot projects to cater to academic and career needs of underserved and working student populations.Promoted educational equity by integrating social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion into research and innovation efforts.Developed and implemented standardized processes to improve pilot and project efficiency.Oversaw solution pilot implementations from launch to hand-off with a 60+ percent adoption rate.Collaborated with stakeholders to define final project requirements and outcomes and ensure milestones are met.Utilized a multi-channel communication approach (e.g., email campaigns, webinars, texts) to promote a new language analysis product resulting in a 20% increase in learner engagement and click rates.Leveraged strong communication and leadership skills to create stakeholder/customer engagement and buy-in for new platforms and tools.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Led Bangladesh Social Cohesion project with BRAC University’s Centre for Peace and Justice in Dhaka, Bangladesh focusing on interfaith collaboration and aid.Managed all external partner, contractor, and consultant relationshipsLead qualitative research activities to inform reports and policy briefsDeveloped executive level funder reports with qualitative and quantitative data that demonstrated program risks, opportunities, and strengths Developed and monitored budgets, work plans, concept notes, timelines, and all project communication with remote teamManaged an interfaith COVID-19 online resource repository platform with Georgetown University’s Berkley Center and wrote a weekly digest sent to over 1,000 subscribers

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Supported two USAID-funded reproductive health projects.Increased user engagement by 30% by providing responsive and informative outreach and customer support for a mobile health app.Conducted qualitative and quantitative research analysis to inform white papers and policy briefs.Collaborated cross-functionally with finance, communications, and research teams.Supported technical elements of programs through support of research/M&E, contribution to data analysis, presentations, manuscript development, and implementation for project dissemination at local and national levels in Nepal.

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Led and developed monthly capacity building workshops for staff and teachers focused on STEM and IT in the classroomRecruited, designed unique schedules for, trained, and managed over 50 global individual and group volunteersRecruited and interviewed over 40 local college students for JWOC scholarships Developed a first time monitoring tool to evaluate the impact of the Free Classes Program serving over 750 low-income students Managed and mentored a team of five local teachers and program managers Re-designed existing Child Protection Policy and gave trainings to volunteers, teachers, and staff

Shanghai City, China

Led grade two honors English department in lesson planning, test creation, and professional development Coordinated with primary department in updating and rewriting English curriculum for 2012-2014 Instructed individual and group technological literacy with iPad training and program efficiencyCollaborated with Chinese co-teacher to facilitate classroom management of a twenty-five student class

Roanoke, Virginia Area

Facilitated refugee employment and housing through career mentorship and rental application supportMaintained daily office operations, telecommunications, and performed administrative tasks Transported refugee clients to scheduled medical appointments and job interviews

Salem, Virginia

Designed and implemented professional and academic programming for 30 to 40 residents Monitored resident safety and upheld rules and policies of Roanoke College Greek Residence LifeConducted weekly dorm inspections to ensure resident well-being in collaboration with seven Greek organizations

Master Of Arts (Ma), International Development

Sociology, Gender And Women'S Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Sorority, Dean's List