Resume

EXPERIENCE

YOUTH SPEAK 

DUHOK, IRAQ / FEB 23 – SEP 23

PROGRAM CONSULTANT

• Co-developed and facilitated a 10-week Participatory Action Research workshop for 6 youth participants, introducing them to practical field research methods, including interviews, focus groups, and surveys, resulting in a 100% completion rate.

• Supervised participants' field research, providing guidance and ensuring alignment with research goals.

• Collaborated with a translator to bridge language barriers, ensuring seamless communication between English, Badini Kurdish, and Arabic speakers.

• Revamped Youth Speak's website using Square Space to increase engagement with a Western audience.

•  Designed eye-catching Canva flyers to promote Youth Speak's programming, generating increased foot traffic and community participation.

Skills: Workshop Development & Facilitation · Qualitative & Quantitative Research · Program Management

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

NEW YORK CITY, NY / OCT 22 - MAY 23

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM GRADUATE ASSISTANT

• Supervised the "Community Service Committee," supporting 5 undergraduate students and co-creating a biweekly curriculum for the "World Changers" mentorship program, pairing 25 NYU undergraduates with 25 high school students.

• Co-facilitated 2-hour biweekly sessions at Pharos High School in the Bronx, focusing on college prep, mental health, and creative expression; organized an NYU campus exploration event.

• Supported the "Gentlemen of Quality" initiative, supervising the Men of Color retreat for 50 students; engaged in community building and professional development activities.

• Coordinated and set up the "Golden Rose Ceremony," honoring impactful women of color in the NYU community, hosting 400 students; also organized the "End of Year Gala Celebration" for 200 students.

Skills: Team Supervision · Mentorship · Event Planning · Diversity & Inclusion · Professional Development

FEMA

NEW YORK, NY / JUN 22– NOV 22

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT INTERN

• Supported the execution of 30 interviews via Zoom, targeting FEMA staff in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands to evaluate the efficiency of emergency responses to tropical storms and hurricanes.

• Managed transcription and qualitative coding of interviews, cross-referencing manual transcriptions with automated versions to extract recurring themes and actionable insights.

• Collaborated on a 4-person team to draft a comprehensive report for Congress, which included key areas for improvement and recommended action steps in FEMA's disaster response strategies.

• Assisted in quantitatively analyzing survey responses from more than 100 FEMA staff, aiding in data visualization and organizational assessments for suggested improvements.

Skills: Report Writing · Data Visualization · Quantitative & Qualitative Research · Data Analysis

PEACE CORPS RESPONSE 

MARYLAND & VIRGINIA / MAY 21 – AUG 21

COVID-19 VACCINATION CENTER SUPPORT

• Collaborated with FEMA Region 3 to support COVID-19 vaccinations at 7 locations throughout Montgomery County, focusing on underserved communities.

• Assisted an average of 300 people daily with vaccine registrations, medical data entry, and tech support during 6-day work weeks.

• Served as the lead Spanish interpreter, facilitating clear communication for mainly Spanish-speaking clientele and providing additional resources as needed.

• Partnered with the Central Shenandoah Health Department to organize the "Vax the Valley" festival, which attracted over 700 attendees and resulted in more than 300 vaccinations.

• Conducted door-to-door grassroots outreach to over 3,000 residences, dispelling COVID-19 misinformation and promoting the "Vax the Valley" festival.

Skills: Grassroots Campaigning · Public Health Advocacy · Spanish · Community Outreach · Crisis Management

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH

BRONX, NY / APR 21 – JUL 21

PROGRAM CONSULTANT

• Created and facilitated a 4-part workshop series for 25 at-risk high school students, covering essential life skills:

  • Session 1: School Advisement – Guidance on academic success and future planning.

  • Session 2: Career Development – Exploration of potential career paths and necessary skills.

  • Session 3: Financial Literacy – Education on savings, retirement, and stock market basics.

  • Session 4: Community Building – Engaging activities to foster community and a sense of belonging.

Skills: At-Risk Youth Support · Community Engagement · Spanish · Workshop Development & Facilitation

PEACE CORPS 

MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICA / AUG 19 - MAR 20

HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER 

• Developed and taught a 9th-grade English curriculum to an average classroom size of 85 students, fostering a student-centered approach focused on gender equality and providing after-school academic support.

• Directed 14 students after school in creating and performing a skit titled "Addressing Stigmas and Discrimination against People with HIV/AIDS," enhancing English skills through practical application.

• Tutored 45 students in introductory English at a local orphanage, providing 2-hour weekly sessions to reinforce language skills and offer personal development support.

Skills: Teaching English as a Second Language · Portuguese · Curriculum Development · Community Outreach

PEACE CORPS 

MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICA / AUG 19 - MAR 20

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

• Facilitated a weekly youth empowerment club with 15-30 participants, focusing on social and health issues such as gender discrimination, HIV/AIDS, and malaria.

• Spearheaded a GoFundMe campaign leveraging American networks, raising $700 to employ local tailors to produce face masks for COVID-19 prevention.

• Coordinated a team of 15 volunteers to distribute free face masks, reaching over 2,000 community members to enhance COVID-19 prevention efforts.

Skills: Fundraising & Resource Allocation · Program Facilitation · Youth Development · Community Outreach

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

BIPOC SCHOLARSHIP FOR SENIORS 

NEW YORK, NY / JAN 22 – ONGOING

FOUNDER 

• Founded and continues to manage an annual Diversity & Inclusion scholarship, offering a $500 scholarship to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) high school seniors in NYC.

• Designed and launched the scholarship website for promotional and application purposes, significantly enhancing visibility and accessibility.

• Conducted a large-scale outreach campaign, successfully connecting with college advisors at over 200 NYC high schools via email to market the scholarship program.

• Solely responsible for the end-to-end application review process, including setting evaluation criteria, vetting applications, and selecting deserving winners based on merit and need; awarded scholarships to two students to date.

• Organized and managed fundraising activities, raising over $800 through GoFundMe campaigns to sustain and expand the Scholarship.

Skills: Fundraising · Youth Mentoring · Web Development · Educational Outreach · Diversity & Inclusion

NEW YORK CARES

NEW YORK, NY / JUN 20 – ONGOING

VOLUNTEER

• Honored with the Presidential Service Award in 2020 in recognition of contributing over 100 hours of volunteer work within a year, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to community service.

• Engage in monthly volunteering efforts, participating in diverse community service projects such as food drives, educational initiatives, and homeless outreach programs.

• Mentor new volunteers, providing guidance and sharing best practices, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of volunteer teams.

Skills: Mentorship · Community Outreach · Spanish · Community Engagement

LANGUAGES 

SPANISH

• Fluent proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.

PORTUGUESE

• Advanced proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.

PROGRAMS 

· Microsoft Office: Word; Excel; PowerPoint; One Note; Outlook · Google Workspace: Docs; Sheets; Slides; Forms; Sites; · Canva · Zoom · Square Space · GoFundMe ·Survey Monkey ·Adobe Lightroom Classic