Cherie Singh
Director of Operations at Safe Place International- Claim this Profile
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Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
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Telugu Limited working proficiency
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Urdu Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Managing Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Apr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Learning Microsoft Power BI Desktop
LinkedInMay, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SafePlace International
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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May 2021 - Present
Supporting the protection, stabilization, and self-actualization of doubly marginalized refugees and asylum seekers (LGBTQIA+ community and single mothers). Supporting the protection, stabilization, and self-actualization of doubly marginalized refugees and asylum seekers (LGBTQIA+ community and single mothers).
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Embassy of India Student Hub
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Washington DC
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Education Team Member
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Aug 2019 - Mar 2021
- Led the Ladakh Project to provide access to education through an offline education system (internet-in-a-box) in 2 remote and underserved villages of UT Ladakh. - Developed a 10-week Women’s Leadership Program for young women in India and US to build capacity through activity-based projects; led program design, curriculum development, delivery, and impact assessment through 2 iterations. - Led the programming and communications for the 2nd annual virtual Fempowered Films Festival 2021 themed Indian Women in Sports. Featured over 120+ grassroots stories of athletes, partnered with over 25+ sports for development organizations, and fostered cross-cultural dialogues between young athletes in India and the US. - Started the Embassy of India Student Hub for 200,000 Indian students in the US to co-create with India in collaboration with the education wing; led creation of website including launch and maintenance, developed social media campaigns resulting in 400% increase in followers, and 250% increase in stakeholder engagement. - Developed strategy for Campus Lead Program for 60+ Indian students at 40+ US universities and mobilized them to engage with their communities through on-campus and virtual community development projects. Show less
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The George Washington University School of Business
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Teaching Assistant for Prof. Herbert Davis
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Feb 2019 - May 2020
Strategic Management and International Affairs Strategic Management and International Affairs
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Global Emergency Response Coalition
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Consultant
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
- Built an international appeal to spread awareness of Syrian civil-war crisis by developing potential response to existing conditions. Generated $45K+ in funds, and provided medical care and basic necessities to internally displaced people. - Devised comprehensive documentation comprising of eight partner NGOs’ emergency response structure by assessing organization profiles in crisis management for knowledge management and fundraising. - Built an international appeal to spread awareness of Syrian civil-war crisis by developing potential response to existing conditions. Generated $45K+ in funds, and provided medical care and basic necessities to internally displaced people. - Devised comprehensive documentation comprising of eight partner NGOs’ emergency response structure by assessing organization profiles in crisis management for knowledge management and fundraising.
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UNDP
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern - Research and Data Analysis
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
- Created a report on global project expenditures, and trends in procurement from 2012-2018 by analyzing datasets in collaboration with the Director to report to the US Government, leading to a higher conversion rate in funding. - Researched and authored reports for development projects globally on thematic areas such as gender, education, poverty reduction, and sanitation, assisting the DC representatives to report to the US Government. - Provided event briefings for various Congress hearings, think tank events, and panel discussions; provided news briefings on global and national issues. Show less
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United Nations Association of the National Capital Area
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Fellow
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
- Analyzed the strengths of the United Nations’ global approaches to various challenges through qualitative case study and policy research. - Attended the Global Engagement Summit held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. - Participated in a semester-long mentorship program, including sessions on career strategy, preparation, review of resumes, and mentoring arranged by UNA-NCA with mentors engaged in the thematic areas of the program. - Analyzed the strengths of the United Nations’ global approaches to various challenges through qualitative case study and policy research. - Attended the Global Engagement Summit held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. - Participated in a semester-long mentorship program, including sessions on career strategy, preparation, review of resumes, and mentoring arranged by UNA-NCA with mentors engaged in the thematic areas of the program.
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Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board
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Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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Intern - Investment Promotion
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Jan 2018 - Mar 2018
- Devised a demand-driven investment promotion strategy with the potential to generate 2500+ direct jobs. - Conducted research and stakeholder consultations for the development of 2018 AVGC Policy for the state; facilitated establishment of EdTech Hub in partnership with UNESCO-MGIEP. - Provided support for organizing the Partnership Summit 2018, a global platform to dialogue and engage with global leaders on economic policy and growth trends in India. - Devised a demand-driven investment promotion strategy with the potential to generate 2500+ direct jobs. - Conducted research and stakeholder consultations for the development of 2018 AVGC Policy for the state; facilitated establishment of EdTech Hub in partnership with UNESCO-MGIEP. - Provided support for organizing the Partnership Summit 2018, a global platform to dialogue and engage with global leaders on economic policy and growth trends in India.
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Thrive Refugee Enterprise Ltd
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Australia
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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International Volunteer
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Aug 2017 - Sep 2017
Qualified potential refugee clients for micro-finance loans, and provided business support to qualified clients to start and grow new viable businesses and integrate successfully as contributors to their society. Qualified potential refugee clients for micro-finance loans, and provided business support to qualified clients to start and grow new viable businesses and integrate successfully as contributors to their society.
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Content Development Intern
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Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
Developed English language course structure for Grade-1 and Grade-3 students in the United States. Developed English language course structure for Grade-1 and Grade-3 students in the United States.
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AIESEC
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Leader
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2016
- Executed leadership development model and trained more than 25 young people for excellence and social responsibility over the course of 2 years. - Facilitated the exchange of 12 students for paid, professional international internships. - Started AIESEC Global Internship Fair events in the city of Bangalore, engaging more than 5000+ students. - Acquired two business partnerships for the department while improving the department’s international relations and international customer experience. - Organized local and national conferences with AIESEC India. Show less
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Education
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2018 - 2020
Elliott School of International Affairs
Master of Arts - MA, International Affairs -
2013 - 2017
IIAEM, Jain University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
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