March 2023 - Present
MEDIA AND EVENTS SPECIALIST, FREEDOM HOUSE
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Coordinating media engagement, drafting PR materials, and facilitating press interviews with experts.
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Managing press inquiries, pitching compelling stories and op-eds, drafting talking points, releases, and media kits.
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Tracking media outreach and fostering global media relationships and databases.
August 2022 - March 2023
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RELIGION & DIPLOMACY
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Designed and executed a multi-channel communication strategy that upgraded communication procedures.
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Oversaw content creation, engagement growth, and international event production.
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Interfaced with media, non-profit institutions, and international stakeholders.
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Crafted compelling program copy, press releases, and social media content to engage audiences and track response.
June 2022 - August 2022
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Managed end-to-end content management with the design, editing, and production of social media content, consistent site moderation, YouTube uploads, and the creation and distribution of email blasts and newsletters.
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Streamlined data management by maintaining member databases and subscriber lists, regularly updating the website with advocacy updates and relevant legislation.
June 2021 - August 2021
GRANT MANAGER, RACIES / DAVIES PROJECTS FOR PEACE
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Established and oversaw a financial assistance fund; defined eligibility criteria and developed a SOP.
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Disbursed funds to provide rapid-response aid to migrants and undocumented families facing critical resource gaps.
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Assisted with supplemental support such as offering agency referrals, ensuring completion through follow-up procedures, assisting callers with referral barriers, and connecting with immigrant-friendly service providers.
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Created and distributed informative materials such as fact sheets and vetted service providers.
November 2019 - September 2020
PROGRAM MANAGER, KAREL FELLOWSHIP
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Transformed and managed the Karel Fellowship program for a virtual engagement.
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Oversaw outreach to non-profit host organizations, applicant review, and creation of learning materials.
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Designed and maintained the program's website, social media graphics, and recruitment materials with consistent branding.
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Increased the reach of the recruitment period by 30% and had a record number of applicants.
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Provided mentorship to Fellows throughout the program, coached them for final presentations, and organized a successful closing event featuring their capstone presentations.
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Conducted post-program surveys for evaluation and grant renewal.
June 2019 - August 2019
KAREL FELLOWSHIP INTERN, FAMILIES USA
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Assisted with the execution and development of a storytelling advocacy program.
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Managed the database and performed outreach to healthcare consumers.
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Authored talking points for congressional testimonies.
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Created engaging materials for both internal and external use, such as: social media graphics, blog posts, memos, op-eds, and press releases, media mentions, growth charts, quarterly updates, and more.
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Invited to speak at the 2020 Frank Gathering: https://vimeo.com/398597536.