Kelsey S.

Experience

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  California State Assembly District Office

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern
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  AidData

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Research Assistant
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  The Asia Foundation

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Governance and Law Intern
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  AidData

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Communications and Policy Outreach Intern

  • Developed a social media strategy report to increase AidData’s visibility on outlets including Google+ and YouTube• Authored blogposts on aid transparency for AidData’s website The First Tranche• Reviewed and curated AidData social media content for newsletters, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook

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  Teach For China

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

  Program Fellow

  • Developed and managed English curriculum and other teaching resources for program teachers throughout the Baoshan, Yunnan region• Liaison between program teachers and Teach For China staff, ensuring Fellow concerns and needs were brought to staff attention and disseminating organizational communication to all Fellows• Worked with local school administrators to improve English language education• Taught introductory-level English to 500 students, in both Mandarin and English, to build conversational skills Show less

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  Ashoka

  Jan 2017 - now

  Manage global program operations for 38 regional officesDevelop and lead global strategic initiatives, training, and support for all local program officersCreated and co-lead regional advisory body that designs and implements key strategic initiatives, including pandemic response for programMonitor and evaluate operational efficiency and needs of each regional office • Led a four-person team reporting directly to the CEO• Managed long-term projects including donor mailings, board of director meetings, operational process improvements, and organizational strategic initiatives• Responsible for hiring and training for new department personnel, performance reviews, and career development for team• Managed six-figure department budget • Managed the CEO’s internal and external engagements, including speaking commitments, attendance at high-profile conferences, one-on-one meetings with major donors, and media relations• In collaboration with senior management, prioritized key internal requests for CEO and ensured follow-through to meet organizational goals

  • Program Manager, Global Venture & Fellowship

    May 2019 - now

  • Executive Office Director

    Sept 2018 - May 2020

  • Executive Assistant to CEO

    Jan 2017 - Sept 2018