Special Assistant to the CEO

June 2018 – April 2020

Regional Concentration: Africa | Thematic Concentration: Global Economy

• Conducted extensive research to produce briefings, speeches, summaries, and talking points for the Chief Executive Officer.

• Strategized board management actions and partook in the execution of the plans.

• Utilized critical and creative thinking skills to offer guidance on internal issues relating to programming, short- and long-term strategy, and public relations.

• Produced content and curated events that related to literature and digital media such as podcasts and online publications.

• Managed the office and the 70,000 square feet facility while performing essential HR tasks that ensured a productive work environment.

• Liaised with the Board of Trustees on operational and fundraising issues.

Immigrant Support Group Facilitator

October 2018 - April 2019

• Facilitated group support sessions with more than 30 queer asylum seekers and refugees.

• Led the preparation of class lessons and activities.

• Provided participants with information on how to navigate New York City as new immigrants; sharing knowledge on job searching, applying for public benefits, and much more.

Fundraising and Social Media Intern

May 2017 - August 2017

• Led social media engagement by utilizing graphic design and video editing skills to create and publish photo and video content on online platforms.

• Designed and developed donor outreach material and led the direct mail campaign that was sent to more than 100 people.

• Brainstormed ways to raise funds for scholarships used to support the higher education ambitions of female students in Uganda, Sierra Leone, and Rwanda.