Experience

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  RefugePoint

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Communications Manager, Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • New York, New York, United States

    Responsible for leading all communications and marketing activities for the Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative (RSRI), including social media and website management, design, reporting, storytelling, and communications support to advance RSRI's visibility, reputation, and relevance with multiple audiences.

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  Freelance

  • Brand Strategist & Communications Specialist

    • Apr 2021 - Present

    Helping impact-driven organizations develop effective marketing and communications strategies; design creative assets, campaigns, visual reports, decks, and templates; and execute compelling brand narratives.

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  RefuSHE

  • Kenya
  • Individual and Family Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Senior Director of Brand Strategy & External Relations

    • Mar 2021 - Apr 2024

    Led RefuSHE's global communications, marketing, and external relations strategies and implemented key brand deliverables, including designing editorial content and written reports; supporting Artisan Collective sales, marketing, and creative development; and planning and executing major fundraising events.

  • External Relations Officer

    • Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

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  Indego Africa

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

  • Development and Communications Director

    • Jan 2020 - May 2020

    Developed Indego Africa’s communications content, executed fundraising campaigns, and managed global monitoring & evaluation strategies.

  • Development and Communications Manager

    • Mar 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Development and Communications Associate

    • Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

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  Temple University

  • Brooklyn, New York, United States

  • Research Assistant

    • Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Contributed research to the work of Dr. Wazhmah Osman, Professor of Globalization and Development Communication at Temple University's School of Media and Communication, and assisted in the organization of forthcoming book manuscript on the politics of media representation, conflict, and women in Afghanistan.

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  PROOF: Media for Social Justice

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Marketing and Development Associate

    • Oct 2015 - Aug 2016
    • New York, New York, United States

    Responsible for the strategic growth and promotion of PROOF's education programs and photography exhibitions through market research, fundraising activities and program support, brand development, and content creation across a range of print and digital platforms.

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  University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)

  • Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  • Project Associate

    • Sep 2015 - May 2016
    • Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

    Evaluated and implemented gender sensitivity and mainstreaming initiatives at the University of Dar es Salaam in collaboration with NYU Wagner International Capstone consulting team.

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  America Reads and Counts - New York University

  • Brooklyn, New York, United States

  • Teaching Assistant

    • Sep 2014 - May 2016
    • Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Math and literacy tutor in a New York City public elementary school classroom, responsible for providing administrative assistance and fostering independent reading, writing, and mathematical problem solving among second grade students via one-on-one attention, whole class support, and small group tutoring.

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  Rhize

  • New York, New York, United States

  • Summer Fellow

    • May 2015 - Aug 2015
    • New York, New York, United States

    Provided outreach and support to Rhize's Catalyst Fellows and activist partners focused on building movements for social change around the world; created communications content; helped develop a branding strategy for digital community platforms; supported fundraising activities; helped manage fellowship application process; coordinated strategic partnerships and workshops; and conducted research for training materials on best practices in network management, movement-building, and grassroots organizing.

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  City Year

  • Los Angeles, California, United States

  • AmeriCorps Member

    • Jul 2013 - Jun 2014
    • Los Angeles, California, United States

    Mentor, tutor, and role model at first year partnership school, Santee Education Complex in South Los Angeles, managing attendance, behavior, and coursework data for high school students receiving targeted interventions. Collaborated with administration and multiple partner teachers to implement City Year's "Whole School Whole Child" model through the implementation of in-class academic support maps and session plans; operated alongside a team of corps members to oversee an academic enrichment program after school for students in the ninth through twelfth grade; and coordinated educational and enrichment initiatives such as environmental clean up days and college readiness workshops.Public Relations Coordinator, responsible for the creation and maintenance of monthly team newsletter, and communicating work and accomplishments of team to school and larger community; and Corps Council Representative for Santee Education Complex, responsible for discussing methods for effective problem solving, collaborating, and celebrating corps-wide service as liaison for school team.

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  University at Albany, SUNY

  • Albany, New York, United States

  • Recreation Manager

    • Feb 2013 - Jul 2013
    • Albany, New York, United States

    Monitored daily operations of all UAlbany Campus Recreation facilities, including the Physical Education building and SEFCU arena.

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  Peace Action

  • Albany, New York, United States

  • Intern

    • Jan 2012 - May 2013
    • Albany, New York, United States

    Responsible for forming a student activist coalition and Peace Action student chapter on the University at Albany campus in coordination with Upper Hudson Peace Action; identifying, organizing, and inspiring students to take action on various peace and justice issues; utilizing social media to advance advocacy campaigns; and bolstering community organizing, political activism, and public advocacy skills on campus.

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  The Southlands Foundation

  • Rhinebeck, New York, United States

  • Young Rider Camp Director

    • Jun 2011 - Jan 2013
    • Rhinebeck, New York, United States

    Camp Manager at independent, non-profit school of horsemanship and full-service boarding and training facility. Created curriculum and managed all camp activities while maintaining enthusiastic and safe environment for children and staff. Instructed 2-3 separate riding lessons per day for beginner riders (age 5-8). Communicated with parents, Executive Director, and Board of Directors, and worked closely with Camp Assistant Director to ensure smooth transitions of campers between mounted and unmounted sessions.

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  The Southlands Foundation

  • Rhinebeck, New York, United States

  • Young Rider Camp Assistant Director

    • Jun 2010 - Jan 2011
    • Rhinebeck, New York, United States

    Helped organize and manage meetings for campers. Maintained primary responsibility for campers during unmounted sessions.