Experience

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  Silver Leaf Partners

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • ESG Analyst Intern

    • May 2023 - Aug 2023
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

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  UNDP Accelerator Labs

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Graduate Consultant

    • Dec 2022 - May 2023
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    Capstone project working in tandem with journalist and SME in mis/disinformation, Dr. Anya Schiffrin, to deliver a macro-level analysis for 91 Accelerator Labs specializing in innovation and experimentation within the UNDP. Researching and building a taxonomy of mis/disinformation regarding climate change in the Global South and the role UNDP can play in mitigating this widespread issue.

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  Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations

  • New York City Metropolitan Area

  • Intern

    • May 2022 - Sep 2022
    • New York City Metropolitan Area

    • Wrote and edited speeches, formal statements, and policy proposals on behalf of the formal delegation of Afghanistan• Worked alongside the delegation’s chargé d’affaires to edit documents, summarize policy notes, and cover official UN meetings• Performed research and policy analysis to propose ideas and relating to the unprecedented uncertainty in Afghanistan to the UN General Assembly, UN Security Council, and Economic and Social Council. • Worked at the delegation while navigating severe funding and logistical issues, due to the Afghan asset freeze

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  Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

  • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • CPS Conservatorship Specialist

    • Mar 2019 - Jul 2021
    • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

    • Managed a caseload of 15-20 children, composted of 8-12 families at any one time• Coordinated reunification, adoption, or permanency for 20+ children with families• Created and maintained relationships with local service providers, foster families, and legal supports to ensure families had access to crucial resources• Engaged families by referring to specific services with goals of addressing behaviors and patterns leading to child abuse and neglect• Testified in county courts on average weekly to give courts, legal parties, and family members an update on family progress and children’s welfare• Selected in October 2019 to be a part of the Collin County Family Preservation Drug Court program, where families check in weekly with drug court team (district judge, attorneys, district attorney’s office, local mental health provider) and were held to greater accountability to develop and maintain sobriety

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  Peace Corps

  • Morocco

  • Youth Development Specialist

    • Sep 2016 - Nov 2018
    • Morocco

    Conducted English language classes for students of varying proficiency levels at local youth centers. Partnered with the Ministry of Youth and Sports to create and facilitate multiple community development projects including environmental, language, and life skills workshops.• Worked at and developed camps sponsored by the Moroccan Ministry of Youth and Sports• Conducted various forms of Monitoring and Evaluation to determine effectiveness of projects• Engaged in a variety of activities and events promoting Moroccan-American cultural exchange• Started a Literature Club to promote English literature appreciation among local youth• Served as co-chair of Peace Corps Volunteer Support Network for 150+ volunteers in Morocco

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  U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)

  • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

  • Employment Intern

    • May 2016 - Sep 2016
    • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

    Aided employment caseworkers with various tasks to develop career opportunities for newly arrived refugees and immigrants. Taught semi-weekly employment readiness course covering resume building, interview tips, and workplace etiquette.• Assisted caseworkers in matching skills of 50+ clients with employment opportunities• Developed resumes for over 25 clients that sought opportunities for employment• Assisted in developing relationships with potential employers in varying industries in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area• Planned and executed sessions that promoted job-seeking skills for newly arrived refugees and immigrants

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  International Rescue Committee

  • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • Resettlement Intern

    • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Dallas/Fort Worth Area

    Assisted in providing services to recently arrived refugees including assistance with identification and social security paperwork, school enrollment, banking, medical appointments, and use of public transportation.• Held sessions aimed towards proficiency in local public transportation, schools, and healthcare• Facilitated access to assistance programs in place for temporary support including food, financial, and healthcare benefits specific to the state of Texas• Assisted in the coordination of the resettlement of over 50 clients within a four-month period