
Timeline
About me
Sr. Officer, Programs and Partnerships at Aga Khan Foundation USA
Education

Koç üniversitesi
2013 - 2013Certificate of completion - study abroad international relations and affairs sophomoreStudied abroad in Istanbul, Turkey at Koc University. Courses explored the topics of women's rights, political conflict, religion, and the intersection of state and society.

Oakland community college
2011 - 2012No degree arabic language and literature high school dual enrollmentAttended Oakland Community College as a high school student dual enrolled at Clarenceville High School. Studied introductory Arabic on the weekends, and took philosophy and psychology courses on weeknights.

University of peradeniya
2016 - 2016Certificate of completion - field experience international development and agriculture seniorUndergraduate field experience in Sri Lanka through the University of Peradeniya. Field-based learning in international development, designing and conducting an applied research capstone on agriculture/food security issues in tea-farming communities.

Orta doğu teknik üniversitesi / middle east technical university
2013 - 2013Certificate of completion international relations and affairs sophomoreStudied abroad in Ankara, Turkey at METU. Courses explored the topics of women's rights, political conflict, religion, and the intersection of state and society.

Michigan state university
2012 - 2016Comparative cultures and politics (ccp) james madison college of public affairs graduatedCCP students examine how culture and politics intersect in global public affairs. CCP’s innovative interdisciplinary approach to international relations provides students with tools to better understand diverse cultural perspectives around the world, explore how culture shapes power relations, and how political and economic dynamics impact culture. The comparative and transnational focus encourages students to learn about other cultures and political systems, to reflect back on their own… Show more CCP students examine how culture and politics intersect in global public affairs. CCP’s innovative interdisciplinary approach to international relations provides students with tools to better understand diverse cultural perspectives around the world, explore how culture shapes power relations, and how political and economic dynamics impact culture. The comparative and transnational focus encourages students to learn about other cultures and political systems, to reflect back on their own societies, and to discover how they want to position themselves as globally engaged citizens. Knowledge gained in CCP is critical for understanding the impact of politics and policies on people’s lives, for envisioning new possibilities for global interactions, and for developing practical responses to social injustice, inequality, and conflict.Minors in International Development, Women and Gender Studies, and Muslim Studies. Completed 2+ Years of Arabic Language. Show less
Experience

Msu greenline
Oct 2013 - May 2016• Designed and developed outreach plans for 50+ programs to enhance customer participation rates, meet organizational funding goals, and deepen awareness and engagement of the broader community• Managed two teams (of 15+ individuals), responsible for team members' skills development and overall fundraising efforts. Led teams to collectively raise $120,000.• Supervised nightly calling shifts of 75+ student employees in a telemarketing organization that brings in $3.5 million annually.• Developed cold calling methods and strategies while motivating individual personal growth of team members and others throughout the calling center. Show less
Recruiting Manager
Dec 2014 - May 2016Communications Supervisor
Apr 2014 - May 2016Campaign Fundraiser
Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

7c lingo
Jan 2016 - Jun 2016Research intern• Conducted desk reviews and developed cultural, social and political profiles on countries of interest in order to build the capacity of clients on how to contextualize their business practices to be culturally-sensitive.• Provided data-driven inputs and created web content to support the development of a new online platform for both social and business networking globally.

Hector kobbekaduwa agrarian research and training institute
May 2016 - Sept 2016Field research assistant- Conducted community and household level surveys to identify data on family nutrition and income- Synthesized survey data, existing policies and development programs, ultimately contributing policy recommendations to address gaps in household nutrition- Designed logic model for a household nutrition pilot project

Aga khan foundation usa
Jan 2018 - now- Led the design, launch and growth of a flagship Planned and Legacy Giving Program- Responsible for the management and growth of an asset portfolio valued at $345 million- Generated $40 million (13% growth) in new commitments in 15 months post-launch- Managed a nationwide volunteer base (150+), responsible for campaign operations, donor cultivation and stewardship, volunteer capacity building, and marketing/outreach efforts- Lead brand development through developing multi-audience communications and resource materials Show less
Senior Officer, Programs and Partnerships
Jan 2024 - nowProgram Officer
Oct 2021 - Jan 2024Program and Partnership Associate
Oct 2019 - Oct 2021Officer, Planned and Legacy Giving
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019
Licenses & Certifications

Usaid proposal development: from rfa/rfp to proposal
HumentumSept 2021
Coach approach
Aid for aid workersNov 2024
Usaid contract management for ngos
HumentumJun 2023
Usaid/federal rules & regulations: grants & cooperative agreements
HumentumOct 2019
Volunteer Experience
Cook
Issued by Haven House
Associated with Cameryn ShepichFull Court Support Referee
Issued by MSU Greenline
Associated with Cameryn ShepichPeer Mentor
Issued by James Madison College at Michigan State University on Sept 2013
Associated with Cameryn Shepich
Languages
- enEnglish
- arArabic
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