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Grace Huynh

Grace Huynh

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  • About me

    Passionate Writer, Researcher, Creative

  • Education

    • Council on International Education Exchange

      2020 - 2020
      Study Abroad Middle East Studies 4.0

      Attended the Middle East Studies program with a course load of Arabic learning, Development Economies of the Middle East and Conflict and Diplomacy of the Middle East.Committed to cultural exchange by living with a host family before transitioning to remote online programming.

    • University of California, Berkeley

      2019 - 2021
      Political Economy Political Economy of the Middle East 3.9

      Research Experience:Black Panthers in Algeria: Term paper using an interview of a Black Panther Party member as a primary resource to analyze the political group's international rise and decline.Relevant coursework: Global Poverty: Challenges and Hopes; Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory; Intermediate Microeconomic Theory; Islamophobia and Constructing Otherness; The Gulf States

    • Coastline Community College

      2016 - 2018
      Associate's degree Business Administration and Management, General; Social and Behavioral Sciences 4.0

      Activities and Societies: Valedictorian Research Experience:Differences of Gender on Mental Illness and Nervous Breakdowns: Term paper on the variance of mental health resource usage by gender; discussion on the stigma of males to recognize mental health issues and what the experience of a "nervous breakdown" is to the male and female gender.Syringe Services Programs on Wheels: Class essay on clean syringe programs to promote safe drug usage among addicts and how syringe programs can benefit public health services by… Show more Research Experience:Differences of Gender on Mental Illness and Nervous Breakdowns: Term paper on the variance of mental health resource usage by gender; discussion on the stigma of males to recognize mental health issues and what the experience of a "nervous breakdown" is to the male and female gender.Syringe Services Programs on Wheels: Class essay on clean syringe programs to promote safe drug usage among addicts and how syringe programs can benefit public health services by reducing long-term health cost in economy. Relevant coursework: Introduction to Microeconomics; Introduction to Macroeconomics; Research Methods of Psychology Show less

  • Experience

    • Coastline Community College

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

      Managed caseload of 10 students through one-on-one meetings to help them achieve personal and professional development.Facilitated weekly meetings among staff to discuss semester objectives and key results of high retention and student engagement.Maintained semester retention ratio of three meetings a semester per student; surpassed semester retention goal of five repeat students by 100%.Created and presented community and social justice workshops for audiences of up to 20 administrators, students, and community-based organizations on-campus and at conferences. Show less

      • Tutor

        Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

      • Peer Mentor

        Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

    • VietRise

      Oct 2018 - Nov 2018
      Canvasser

      Outreached to over 200 first-generation/immigrant voters daily, utilizing both phonebanking and door-to-door canvassing methods.Engaged with community members to provide information on candidates and propositions during the midterm election period.Executed initiatives that resulted in a 20% increase in youth voters across Orange County.Strengthened the organization's presence and influence in the community through active promotion and participation in local events, rallies and Get Out the Vote campaigns at polling locations. Show less

    • UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens

      Sept 2019 - Dec 2019
      Membership Assistant

      Processed over 40 membership profiles daily while utilizing Blackbaud Altru database.Created mass mailings, renewal letters, and membership cards to follow up with members and potential donors.Assisted in executing biweekly fundraising events for up to 100 members and potential donors.

    • Visions Center for Strategic and Development Studies

      Feb 2020 - Aug 2020
      Public Policy Researcher

      Researched and created a report on Jordan's economic sectors post-COVID-19 with a focus on youth participation in the labor force and information and communications technology (ICT).Copyedited capacity building proposal for the Planning and Budgeting departments of Palestine's Ministry of Finance.Collected open-source data on environmental, regional and political factors affecting Jordan's business investment potential.

    • Reach the World

      Mar 2020 - May 2020
      Content Writer

      Wrote weekly blog posts with original photos on the topics of traveling and studying abroad in Jordan for an audience of elementary school students.Conducted remote and live Q&A sessions on social media platforms to disseminate historical and cultural information.Partnered with an editor and reviewer for ongoing weekly feedback to ensure quality blog posts.

    • Freelance

      May 2020 - Jul 2021
      Freelance Researcher

      Conducted key informant interviews, surveys and desk research to inform a report on how COVID-19 affected mental health of Jordanians.Created a report on the economic outlook of Algeria using measures such as GDP per capita, education enrollment, and health indicators.Authored a research paper analyzing changes within the private health insurance sector during COVID-19.Created university study consent forms within Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines.

    • Al Jidara

      Jul 2020 - Dec 2021
      Technical and Research Intern

      Conducted primary and secondary research from various resources (government, donor, international institutional and consultancy reports). Assignment topics covered: microfinance; SME industries; economic and poverty statistics.Supported technical teams in identifying, prioritizing, and pursuing relevant RFPs from USAID, GIZ, DFID, and others; maintained proposal progress tracker to inform team on application statuses.Prepared and tailored Past Performance Reference (PPRs), capability statements, and the company profile for use in proposals and presentations for relevant stakeholders; created consultant database to streamline grant submissions.Prepared interim progress, weekly, quarterly reports and meeting minutes. Show less

    • Re:Coded

      Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
      Communications Intern

      Interviewed coding bootcamp students and staff remotely to create success stories and profiles for donors and website readers.Researched development contexts and created country summaries to support creating localized curriculum for students in the Middle East.Wrote biweekly articles analyzing the future of work and sustainability of the digital economy.Assisted in creating content marketing plans for the launch of new programs.

    • Mindset

      Mar 2022 - Jul 2022
      Research Associate

      Created a Post-Distribution Monitoring report assessing the impact and effectiveness of UNICEF humanitarian assistance projects for Syrian refugees in Jordan.Developed inception reports, desk research and literature reviews in adherence to AP style guidelines.Crafted interim reports to provide insights from on-the-ground teams conducting field research.Produced final deliverable reports by synthesizing findings to evaluate project outcomes, contributing to the improvement of aid strategies for vulnerable populations. Show less

    • ScreenCloud

      Nov 2022 - Feb 2024
      Digital Content Executive

      Implemented organic social media strategy by creating daily content across social media channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) consisting of custom promotional graphics and caption copy; gained 29% LinkedIn and X/Twitter follower increase from 2022-23.Published biweekly blogs through company CMS; ensured all marketing outputs (blogs, emails, landing pages) adhered to brand and SEO guidelines.Managed social media activities (scheduling, posting, community management, web analytics, performance) with marketing automation tools Hubspot and Hootsuite; designed promotional graphics and video clips via Canva, Figma and Final Cut Pro.Promoted earned media initiatives including interviews with industry experts and partner-published articles; collaborated with Public Relations firm by copyediting bylines and features.Collaborated across sales/product departments to create sales enablement assets; maintained website with HTML under web development team. Show less

    • Long Beach for a Just Economy

      Feb 2024 - Mar 2024
      Canvasser

      Conducted door-to-door outreach and phonebanked to Long Beach voters to communicate the details and benefits of Measure RW, aimed at raising wages for hotel workers to a living wage.Actively participated in leadership development workshops and training sessions to enhance skills, stay informed on campaign updates, and contribute effectively to the organizational goals.Contributed to the overall success of the campaign by actively engaging with voters, fostering community awareness, and supporting the organization's commitment to economic justice. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Gilman International Scholarship Alumni

      Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
      Jan 2020
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Grace Huynh
      Gilman Scholar Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship Jan 2020 Award for study abroad students to help create international connections to promote prosperity, cultural exchange and diplomatic relations between the United States and their host country.