As the first Director of Development for Scholarships at the University of Louisville, my primary focus is on expanding the University's capacity to award both need-based and merit-based scholarships. A UofL graduate (10') a former Fulbright (ETA) and McConnell Scholar (10') I endeavor to shape the impactful power of higher education to create opportunities for growth to change the world. My professional background is diverse but unified by a commitment to problem-solving and innovation. I have experience in business development and technology adoption, circular economies, and most recently the Web3 ecosystem. I have served in roles within non-governmental organizations in development and on advisory boards. Regardless of the sector, my goal is to utilize my skills to make the world a better place.If you share a dedication to enhancing access to higher-education. Developing the URM workforce, and creating opportunities for innovation let's connect to create a better world for all of us.(all views are my own)
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Assistant Director Of Development For Scholarship GivingUniversity Of Louisville Sep 2023 - PresentLouisville, Kentucky, United StatesFocused on fundraising for current and endowed scholarships to increase the University of Louisville’s ability to award additional need-based and merit-based scholarships that further the University's mission of advancing educational opportunities for all. -
Learning And Development SpecialistEf Education First Oct 2016 - Sep 2023Greater Denver AreaWorking with students from all over the world to help them achieve their professional development goals. I specialize in teaching software developers, founders and PhD students. From postdoctoral fellowships to mid-career transitions, it is my honor to help students further their careers. -
Developer RelationsRen May 2021 - Feb 2022Acquired and engaged developers at scale through best-in-class documentation, developer education, and content. Worked closely with third-party integrators and developers to ensure a streamlined integration process.Published: https://medium.com/renproject/build-your-first-dapp-with-renjs-376b9225bd05 -
FounderOm Plates Aug 2015 - Dec 2019Greater Denver AreaCreated elegant, sustainable, home-compostable disposable tableware made in partnershipwith micro-enterprises that employ and empower women throughout rural India.
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Private Contractor / Project Manager And Development ConsultantCititrust International Inc. Nov 2013 - Apr 2016RemoteWorked with stakeholders across the organization in a cross-functional role guiding the development of their digital presence. Engagement included the complete redesign of their main banking application. Produced the initial design and managed a distributed team through the entire SDLC.Communicated progress and roadblocks to stakeholders, including executive management,and made proactive recommendations to remove roadblocks leading to the on-time andon-budget delivery of the project.Predominantly used the LAMP stack, and a few PHP frameworks.This initial freelance work, led to further engagement including the complete redesign of their main website. I produced the design and managed a distributed team through the process. We predominantly used the LAMP stack, and a few PHP frameworks. -
Director Of DevelopmentInternational Book Project Jul 2012 - Nov 2013Worked on a range of projects including: major gifts acquisition, grant-writing, extensive re-branding, on-site evaluations, implementation of a marketing strategy, social media development, event coordination, management of online book sales over several e-commerce platforms (Amazon, Ebay, Alibris, etc). IBP saw tremendous growth, which included a 100% increase of users across IBP’s presence on social media. -
Books As Bridges CoordinatorInternational Book Project Aug 2011 - Mar 2012Lexington, Kentucky AreaThe International Book Project launched the Books as Bridges program in 2007 as a response to the need for higher reading levels and greater cultural awareness in Central Kentucky. Local classrooms are partnered with classrooms of IBP M-bag recipients, providing a unique opportunity for students to learn about foreign cultures while sharing their own. -
Public Relations Program Specialist & VolunteerChildren'S Hope Sri Lanka Jan 2011 - Oct 2011Marketing, international outreach, and grant-writing; along with teaching.
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Fulbright Scholar - EtaFulbright Association Jul 2010 - Jul 2011Unawatuna, Sri LankaDeveloped curriculum for Sri Lankan Universities with a US State Dept. appointed English Language Fellow. Lived throughout Sri Lanka teaching and working with NGOs. -
InternPeritus Public Relations May 2008 - May 2009Responsible for various projects ranging from: grassroots lobbying campaigns, new media development projects, and press-writing. Assisted in two judicial campaigns and implemented a new media development plan for the company. Facilitated the creation of an online election game in which the winner received a $1000 to donate to a charity of their choice. Later promoted and given an option of staying until departing for study abroad experience in China.
Tejas Shastry Education Details
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Dual Degree: Political Science & Philosophy -
International Relations And Affairs -
Innovation Mba
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Tejas Shastry attended University Of Louisville, Renmin University Of China, University Of Louisville.
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