Tara Abrahams Email & Phone Number

New York , New York, Us

• The Meteor is a group of journalists, artists, filmmakers and media leaders who believe in the power of words, images and stories to advance gender equity and racial justice—and transform the world.• Lead strategy for The Meteor Fund, an affiliated 501(c)(3) project of The Meteor, which connects the stories we tell to solutions that advance progress on issues that affect the lives of women, girls and nonbinary people, such as gender-based violence, housing insecurity and reproductive health care.

• The Presidential Leadership Scholars program is a partnership among the Presidential Centers of George W. Bush, William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson.• Participants connect with some of the best minds in the study of leadership and benefit from the assets of the Presidential Centers and the insights of former Presidents and the people who served alongside them.• The program is designed to develop a new generation of leaders who are focused on solving society’s toughest challenges and creating measurable and lasting impact in their communities, our country, and the world.

London, England, Gb

• Co-Impact is a global philanthropic collaborative focused on improving the lives of millions of people through just and inclusive systems change.

New York, Ny, Us

• kahani is a print magazine for girls and by girls globally, designed to inform, elevate, and inspire. • Beginning with a digital storytelling campaign in honor of International Day of the Girl 2020, kahani aims to lift up the stories of girls globally--using narrative, poetry, photography, visual art--and create a community through which girls can share a vision for the world they want to build and live in.• kahani's preview issue was published in March 2021, featuring 26 contributions from 14 countries and in 9 languages, and the inaugural issue will debut in celebration of International Day of the Girl 2021.

Ny, Ny, Us

• She's the First fights for a world where every girl chooses her own future. We team up with local organizations to make sure girls are educated, respected, and heard.• She's the First impacts ~8,000 girls and 12 local partner organizations, with a presence in 21 countries. In 2020, our goal is to fund and strengthen programs reaching ~9,500 girls, while fighting for the rights of millions more.

Washington, Dc, Us

• ICRW is the world's premier research institute focused on tackling challenges facing women and girls worldwide.• ICRW works with non-profit, government and private sector partners to conduct research, develop and guide strategy and build capacity to promote evidence-based policies, programs and practices to advance gender equality.

New York, New York, Us

• Kindred helps its members more intelligently and urgently close the gap between intent and action on issues ranging from diversity, equity and inclusion to sustainability, education, and mental health.• Kindred provides access to a collaborative network of their peers, to renowned experts and training, and to the information, analysis, data and research that leaders need to make increasingly important decisions.• Launched in 2020, Kindred’s membership has grown to include leaders from companies such as Allbirds, B Lab, Casper, Chobani, Facebook, HBO, LinkedIn, Macy's, MassMutual, Meredith, Spotify, Twitter, Verizon, The Washington Post and Wells Fargo.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Arabella works with a wide range of individuals and families, foundations, companies, and investors, providing strategic design, implementation, and evaluation services that enable funders to use their resources for good.• Along with a variety of nonprofit partners—including New Venture Fund, Hopewell Fund, Windward Fund, and the 1630 Fund— Arabella helps to launch and manage hundreds of collaborative philanthropic efforts across the United States and around the world.

New York, Ny, Us

• Led start-up and growth of VOW, an initiative with a mission to put the reach and economic power of the wedding industry behind the global movement to end child marriage.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

• Supported development of former First Lady Michelle Obama’s global girls’ education initiative, launched in October 2018 as the Girls Opportunity Alliance, including private sector commitments, community building, communications vehicles and design of youth engagement program.

New York, New York, Us

• International expansion strategy for organization closing the gender gap in technology by connecting girls to computer science education and careers.• Collaborated with executive team on international volunteer management, partnership development, new market launches, and evaluation of global growth opportunities, with focus on Canada, United Kingdom and India.

New York, Us

• Led strategy, partnerships, and operations for The Girl Project, Glamour’s philanthropic initiative to support girls’ secondary education globally.• Managed portfolio of 7 NGOs reaching 13,000+ girls with scholarships, mentorship, and empowerment initiatives.• Executed media strategy to leverage Glamour’s print, digital, and live platforms, integrating The Girl Project into key events, including Women of the Year and International Day of the Girl (earning 50M+ Facebook views).• Mobilized $1M of funding in 10 months through relationships with corporate brands and foundations.

• Led global strategy and partnerships for TIDES--the debut property of Empowered World Ventures--an emerging technology platform designed to empower and educate girls and women around the world, with a focus on the female millennial market.• Business development, investor relations, and partnerships with leading NGOs and companies to ensure success of beta launch.

Washington, Dc, Us

• Developed business plan for gender-focused research institution to expand private sector consulting services related to women’s empowerment initiatives in sectors ranging from agriculture to apparel.

New York, New York, Us

• Supported expansion strategy for Girls Who Code Clubs and researched engagement opportunities for Girls Who Code alumnae community.

New York, Ny, Us

• Created a $9M global media and advocacy campaign for girls’ education anchored by the film, Girl Rising, addressing issues including child marriage, violence against women, and safe passage to school, which achieved 5 billion global media impressions and more than 100 million viewers via CNN and CNN International.• Managed relationships with corporations, multi-laterals, international NGOs, government agencies, and influencers including CARE USA, Plan’s “Because I Am A Girl”, and UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative. • Secured $3.6M in USAID funding to bring Girl Rising to India, Nigeria, and Democratic Republic of Congo.• Mobilized 500+ grassroots events on all 7 continents for the first International Day of the Girl Child in 2012.• Leveraged digital technology and a network of community advocates for 1,000+ screenings in US theaters.• Advanced advocacy and policy related to gender and education through partnerships with Girl Declaration, Global Business Coalition for Education, and Global Partnership for Education.• Public speaking on Girl Rising’s strategy of using storytelling for global social change to audiences including UNESCO in Paris and Bangkok, Dining for Women, Social Media Week Bangalore, and Mashable/Social Good Summit.

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Inaugural director for grant-making organization focused on education and economic survival programs.• Allocated $1M in new grants annually to nonprofit organizations in New York City and abroad.• Created impact attribution models and other tools to educate and engage Maverick board members.• Led all CSR initiatives for Maverick Capital’s New York office to support Teach for America and KIPP.

Boston, Ma, Us

• Expansion strategy for clients including New Leaders for New Schools, The College Board, Academy for Urban School Leadership, and Achieve, Inc.• Improved processes and goals for $1B family foundation to empower at-risk youth during pivotal transition years.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

• Provided coaching and training for Head Start program directors and service providers on leadership, strategic planning, human resources management, and fiscal accountability, to improve quality of early childhood services to low-income families.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

• Established new Health Leads chapter in Central Harlem through collaboration with Harlem Hospital Center, Columbia University, and Harlem YMCA, providing health intervention and family advocacy programs in clinic and community settings.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Social Sector Leadership & General Management

A.B., Magna Cum Laude, History And Literature