Experience

BFA Global

• Kenya
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator | VietFHI

  • mei 2020 - - heden

  BFA Global is a research, advisory, data analytics and product innovation firm focused on the intersection of finance, data and technology. We work with the world’s leading innovators, development organizations, policymakers, financial institutions and more to help them build solutions that can contribute to more sustainable and inclusive economies.BFA Global is managing the Financial Health Innovations in Vietnam (VietFHI) project that aims to support Capital Aid Fund for Employment of the Poor (CEP) to become the premier digital microfinance institution (MFI) in Vietnam, with an integrated financial health (FH) framework and capacity to serve digitally-savvy clients.I serve as a liaison between BFA and project partner; coordinate communications and information channels; assist with research activities; extract and present Vietnam-specific insights that are helpful for strategizing Covid-19 responses for low-income customers.



Ananya Dance Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stage Manager, Administrative Assistant

  • aug. 2018 - nov. 2019

  - Research and assist grant writing for the 2020 production and touring of the company, with a successful track record; telling the story of a dance company by and for women of color that uses dance to empower social justice- Produce communications content including social media campaigns, grant proposals, and promotional emails; - Organize and support community engagement events; representing the company at events, conferences, and partner visits. - Research and assist grant writing for the 2020 production and touring of the company, with a successful track record; telling the story of a dance company by and for women of color that uses dance to empower social justice- Produce communications content including social media campaigns, grant proposals, and promotional emails; - Organize and support community engagement events; representing the company at events, conferences, and partner visits.



Macalester College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Theater and Dance Department Administrative Assistant

  • okt. 2018 - mei 2019

  Responsibilities:- Support Department Coordinator in administrative duties including faculty assistance and logistical tasks- Attending to the department website and other communication channels- Serve as Head Building Monitor, coordinating schedules and operations of building monitors team

• Enterpreneurship Programs - Project Assistant & Event Coordinator

  • jun. 2017 - okt. 2018

  Responsibilities:- Assist the Coordinator with strategic planning for the department and operational support in different capacities- Design and execute promotional plans for Entrepreneurship year-long programs and events- Organize and overlook events of all scales, including the 24-hour innovation contests Macathon /Funkathon- Assist with grants envisioning, application, and assessmenthttps://www.macalester.edu/entrepreneurship/

• Macalester Institute of Global Citizenship - Program Specialist and Events Coordinator

  • sep. 2015 - jun. 2017

  - Plan and coordinate a monthly panel educational program pulling speakers from Macalester and the community- Organize and oversee communications, work flow, and logistics before, during and after events, including Macalester International Roundtable 2016- Assist the Program Manager in other administrative duties, including graphic design and facility management



SOS Children’s Villages Vietnam

• Research Assistant

  • apr. 2018 - aug. 2018

  Responsibilities:- Co-develop research toolkit to evaluate gender mainstreaming and awareness at the Village using both quantitative and qualitative data from questionnaire, focus groups, and individual interviews - Design and conduct group interviews with HIV-infected children aged 8-15, social workers, and administrators - Compile qualitative data from interviews and identifying trends for the final report to be publicized for SOS Children’s Villages in Vietnam- Co-write the final report based on collected data and information to propose programming recommendations including educational workshops on gender diversity and women empowerment, sports programs for young girl residents, etc.



LIN Center for Community Development

• Vietnam
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications and Project Assistant

  • feb. 2018 - aug. 2018

  LIN Center for Community Development envisions local people and organizations leading successful efforts to reduce poverty and increase opportunities for all in Vietnam (irrespective of age, race, gender, ethnicity, origin, etc.). Our mission is “to help local NPOs, skilled volunteers, and donors to develop their potential as vehicles for sustainable development, poverty alleviation, and citizen participation in Vietnam”. Read more about LIN’s work here: www.LINvn.orgLIN plays an intermediary role providing supports of knowledge, network, information, and finance to help local individuals and organizations effectively lead the development of Vietnam. Our services are categorized in three key areas: 1. Information Sharing and Networking; 2. Capacity Building; 3. Resources MobilizationLIN Center’s Narrow the Gap Program mobilizes different resources (finance, expertise, time) from community members and sponsor local non-profits and their initiatives that address the most pressing needs of communities in the South of Vietnam. Moreover, Narrow the Gap facilitates capacity-building for organizations through conferences, workshops, training, and connecting with skilled volunteers. Every year LIN organizes three rounds of grants, involving community members in the assessment and project monitoring processes.Position Duties:Design and execute promotional campaigns on social media for Narrow the Gap (NTG) program Plan and oversee community events and capacity-building workshops for NTG programArchitect the structure and populate content for NTG websiteTranslate documents and interpret for LIN’s meetings and events



Ananya Dance Theatre

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Stage Manager

  • jun. 2017 - okt. 2017

  Mission:We create original Contemporary Indian American Dance theater at the intersection of artistic excellence and social justice. We envision an ensemble of dancers whose embodied power and beauty create seismic shifts in the ground on which they dance.Shyamali: Sprouting Words:Audré Lorde cautioned: “Your silence will not protect you.” Our 2017 theme, "Shyamali," explores how proactive dissent fuels life force and growth, recognizes the courage of women who speak up and talk back to sustain communities against injustice, and celebrates women who refuse to be broken despite adversity and attack. The word "shyamali" means dark green in Bengali, and is inspired by the resilience of grass/moss/ground cover plants that spring up when trod upon. This work will premiere as part of The O’Shaughnessy Women of Substance series in September 2017.Main duties:- Take notes during rehearsals and serve as information resource to performers and collaborating artists;- Assist with Ananya Chatterjea and Marcus Young with taking notes, executing rehearsals, and other tasks as assigned.- Assist in tracking of scheduled activities and conferences- Operate and cue sound system during rehearsals- Assist with coordinating, organizing, and transporting costumes; properties; scenery- Serve as a liaison among collaborating artists (directors, designers)- Serve as theatrical stage hand as allowed in non-union capacity



Literacy Minnesota

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Outreach Intern

  • mei 2017 - aug. 2017

  The Minnesota Literacy Council recruits and supports volunteers and students in adult and children’s literacy programs. These programs offer free classes for new immigrants and refugees, as well as life-long Minnesotans, who are learning basic English, reading, math or computer skills, or studying for the GED.Main duties:- Work cooperatively with staff and other interns to recruit new volunteers and students- Represent the literacy council at volunteer recruitment fairs and other outreach events- Help facilitate New Volunteer Information Sessions, volunteer engagement events, book clubs, movie nights, etc.- Assist with annual Journeys event planning, set-up, tear-down and other related tasks- Reach out to community members through social media, including Twitter and Facebook



Minnesota Citizens for the Arts

• Programming and Advocacy Intern

  • jan. 2017 - mei 2017

  Minnesota Citizens for the Arts represents the arts community of Minnesota at the state legislature and lobbies for state funding of the arts, as well as other issues of concern to the non-profit arts community. MCA also does advocacy for the National Endowment for the Arts. To lobby effectively, MCA organizes grassroots advocacy around the state and keeps constituents educated and informed about the political process and the current state of arts funding throughout the year.Primary duties:- Help coordinate 1000 participants from across Minnesota to attend Arts Advocacy Day 2017 - Support projects including voter education, board meeting preparation, editing documents and videos, data entry- Execute MCA’s grassroots organizing plan including constituent calls into districts, setting up legislator meetings and facilitating constituent contacts to legislators