Leva Zand

Experience

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  Asian Resources, Inc.

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Program Cordinator and Employment Service Speciallist
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  California State University, Sacramento

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Women's Resource Centre Coordinator
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  Radio Zamaneh

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Podcast Producer
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  The International Foundation for Electoral Systems

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  Team Manager and Website Editor
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  UC Santa Barbara

  Sept 2010 - Oct 2013

  Teacher Assistant, Media Manager and Event Coordinator at Iranian Studies Initiative
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  Institute for War & Peace Reporting

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2013

  Project Manager
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  Eurasia Foundation

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2015

  Program Specialist
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  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2017

  Consultant
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  Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2017

  Program Director
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  ARTogether

  Jan 2017 - now

  Founder & Director

  ARTogether is a resource center for the refugee community, providing free creative artsinstruction and supplies within a setting that supports social gathering, human connection, and community-building. ARTogether stands alone as the only creative arts program in the San Francisco Bay Area that specifically serves refugees. We strive to adapt to the special circumstances of the diverse groups that we work with. As we develop our programs, we consider our participants’ immigration status, family status, language and country of origin, age, sexual orientation, length of time in the United States, and access to transportation. ARTogether partners with local organizations to develop and customize its programs. Our activities are led by talented and passionate artists and art educators, most of whom are bilingual and belong to underrepresented groups, including women, people of color, and the queer community. Show less

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  Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

  Director Of Development
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  Self-employed

  Jan 2020 - now

  Organizational Development Advisor for Philanthropy and Nonprofits

  As an Organizational Development Advisor with a focus on philanthropy, I specialize in connecting philanthropic funds with the most impactful and mission-aligned nonprofit organizations. My expertise lies in building relationships as well as analyzing and understanding the core values and objectives of philanthropy funds to ensure that their investments are strategically allocated for maximum societal impact. My role encompasses identifying nonprofit organizations that align with the philanthropic mission, assessing their potential for success, and providing expert guidance on fund distribution. I bring a unique blend of strategic insight and deep knowledge of both sides of the philanthropic landscape, ensuring that every dollar invested achieves its intended purpose and contributes meaningfully to societal advancement. My goal is to create symbiotic relationships between funders and grantees, fostering a network of change-makers united by a common vision for a better world. Show less