Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Driven Schwarzman Scholar and Harvard grad pursuing inclusive and equitable community development. Dynamic and charismatic leader with a proactive attitude. Effective communicator and teammate across spacial and cultural contexts. Proven experience in delivering meaningful interpersonal relationships and researched product in virtual and in-person spaces. Ability to multi-task, learn, and triage workload. Looking forward to connecting and talking more!
● Manage development for affordable housing projects in Cambridge and other Massachusetts communities ● Coordinate planning of between CHA staff, tenants, housing authority clients, local officials, architects, and contractors ● Provide consulting services to municipal clients to preserve and increase quality affordable housing stock
• Led a team of 39 staff, 90 volunteers, and dozens of guests to implement dignifying transformative justice policies at the nation's first student-run shelter for young people • Evaluated program performance by using data to assess progress toward KPIs • Managed hiring of 21 new staff members to rebuild the organization's human capacity diminished by the COVID-19 pandemic • Organized 36 hours of trainings to onboard staff in partnership with 10 external facilitators • Ensured compliance with relevant regulations as a publicly-supported organization and program of the Philips Brooks House Association (PBHA) • Executed fundraising initiatives by mobilizing staff and alumni community and wrote grant applications to support the shelter’s $1.2 million budget • Recruited more than 180 volunteer applicants from Greater Boston by leveraging private and nonprofit partnerships • Developed and executed training materials and events for diverse volunteers on their responsibilities, shelter policies, and technical operations • Directed volunteers, shelter operations, and positive guest relations to realize transformative housing justice • Served as a liaison between Y2Y Network, student staff, First Parish Cambridge, and PBHA through regular meetings and multifaceted communication
• Advised first-year students in academic, social, and community contexts in group and individual meetings • Facilitated an inclusive and diverse entryway community between the 30 resident students • Collaborated with other two fellows and resident proctor to improve advising programs and foster deeper relationships within the community • Organized creative and fun study breaks to engage with students and promote sustained interaction between peers
• Tailored curricula and program guidance for students in flagship research program and Model United Nations camps • Collaborated with the administrative team to recruit mentors, refine operations, and expand the research program from 5 to 30 participants • Led more than 50 students in lessons, workshops, and seminars to bolster research and communication skills • Trained and led 6 other Harvard undergraduate mentors to ensure they provided and received quality support in their role • Mentored students in weekly individual meetings to facilitate academic and personal growth
• Represented the United States and its embassy in meetings with prominent Cypriot politicians, activists, businesspeople, and NGO officials • Investigated timely matters related to internal security, hydrocarbons, and demographics to inform US foreign policy in the eastern Mediterranean • Crafted 10 weekly reports and analyses for senior Embassy Nicosia and Washington officials • Developed my abilities with humility and curiosity alongside an excellent embassy team