Experience

Peace Direct

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Officer

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  The Research Officer sits within the Research team which is a part of International Programmes & Research (IPR) department. The main project I am working on is “Stopping As Success: Locally Led Transitions in Development” (SAS+), a collaborative learning project that looks into how to make INGO transitions more responsible. The project, now in its second phase, aims to enable development partnerships to be more locally led, for transitions to be more effective and sustainable for local people, and for development practitioners to be more responsive to local dynamics. “Stopping As Success: Locally Led Transitions in Development” (SAS+) is a collaborative learning project that looks into how to make INGO transitions more responsible. Show less



Demilitarise Education

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder & Research Director

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Demilitarise Education (dED/@dED_UCATION) is a community & guide for modern day peacemakers, helping universities drive world peace. We are building a university model for demilitarisation which we will work to see university commit to globally. We currently have over 30 members who are using media, research, creative collaboration and technology to support this mission. Demilitarise Education (dED/@dED_UCATION) is a community & guide for modern day peacemakers, helping universities drive world peace. We are building a university model for demilitarisation which we will work to see university commit to globally. We currently have over 30 members who are using media, research, creative collaboration and technology to support this mission.



Minorities in Peace and Security

• United Kingdom
• Professional Organizations

• Founder and Co-Lead

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Myself and my colleagues created the Minorities in Peace and Security (MPS) organisation to bring those from marginalised communities to the center stage of policy making and international affairs. We are working to create a network of individuals of colour, regardless of economic background and gender identity, who want to see a world rid of racism, misogyny, and other forms of discrimination. Myself and my colleagues created the Minorities in Peace and Security (MPS) organisation to bring those from marginalised communities to the center stage of policy making and international affairs. We are working to create a network of individuals of colour, regardless of economic background and gender identity, who want to see a world rid of racism, misogyny, and other forms of discrimination.



UK Women of Colour Advancing Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation

• United Kingdom
• Public Policy Offices

• Board Member & Head of Communications and Social Media

  • Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

  Amb. Bonnie Jenkins has expanded WCAPS into the UK. WCAPS focuses on improving policy in the security and peace field by including minority voices championed by women of colour, allowing for more informed decision making. The UK branch of WCAPS will have its official launch event in Spring 2020. In the meanwhile, we will be connecting with institutions and electing a board, as well as an advisory council and organising committee. As well as creating an online presence for the UK chapter, I am also the co-host of the podcast "Got Melanin?" with Mari Faines, who also works with me on communications and social media. Show less



Arete22

• Manchester, United Kingdom

• Marketing Event Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

  - Received sales & marketing training from Arete22, most notably in direct marketing techniques - Worked on behalf of charities in the UK to help their fundraising at various venues in the Greater Manchester area - Charities included the National Deaf Children Society (NDCS) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) - Received sales & marketing training from Arete22, most notably in direct marketing techniques - Worked on behalf of charities in the UK to help their fundraising at various venues in the Greater Manchester area - Charities included the National Deaf Children Society (NDCS) and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)



University of Miami UNICEF

• Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Chair of Advocacy

  • Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

  - Promote for UNICEF on campus using banners, flyers, social media, etc. - Establish and maintain a partnership with the Butler Center for Service and Leadership at the University of Miami - Plan events, such as seminars and high school visits, with the Chair of Education for the University of Miami UNICEF Club - Promote UNICEF's work in the local community - Stay up-to-date with the advocacy efforts made by other UNICEF chapters and U.S. Fund for UNICEF - Promote for UNICEF on campus using banners, flyers, social media, etc. - Establish and maintain a partnership with the Butler Center for Service and Leadership at the University of Miami - Plan events, such as seminars and high school visits, with the Chair of Education for the University of Miami UNICEF Club - Promote UNICEF's work in the local community - Stay up-to-date with the advocacy efforts made by other UNICEF chapters and U.S. Fund for UNICEF



United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

• United States
• International Affairs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2015

  - Assisting to the preparation of the Family Planning program - Assisting to the distribution of contraceptives to men and women - Assisting to the preparation of the Family Planning program - Assisting to the distribution of contraceptives to men and women



Radio Frontier

• Geneva Area, Switzerland

• BADJ Radio Show Host

  • Sep 2012 - Oct 2012

  - Hosted the show for a second time with two other high school students from the Geneva area - Prepared and organized the 2-hour long radio program - Performed 4 song covers (one on my own, three with my two co-hosts) The show was recorded in September and then broadcast in October. - Hosted the show for a second time with two other high school students from the Geneva area - Prepared and organized the 2-hour long radio program - Performed 4 song covers (one on my own, three with my two co-hosts) The show was recorded in September and then broadcast in October.



Radio Frontier

• Geneva Area, Switzerland

• BADJ Radio Show Host

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2011

  - Prepared and organized a 2-hour radio program to host with the help of a friend (co-host) - Performed three song covers on air The show was recorded in September and then broadcast in October. - Prepared and organized a 2-hour radio program to host with the help of a friend (co-host) - Performed three song covers on air The show was recorded in September and then broadcast in October.



UNICEF

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2011

  - Assisted to running of the Executive Board's annual review session. - Assisted to running of the Executive Board's annual review session.