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Learning Designer & Facilitator
THE GOOD CHANGELearning Designer & Facilitator
Oct. 2024
European Elections Contract Manager
WeMove EuropeEuropean Elections Contract Manager
Sep. 2023 - Sep. 2024Berlin, Germany
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Researcher & Trainer
We BelongDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Researcher & Trainer
Sep. 2022 - Oct. 2024We Belong is showcasing and amplifying the voices of people of diverse backgrounds across Europe and beyond, targeting women specifically. We Belong Europe directly contributes to a more tolerant public sphere, as well as enabling minority-groups to actualise their potential and feel represented in every space. The guiding light of this project is the desire to make the world freer and more equitable for everyone - and in that mission, We Belong welcomes all comers irrespective of race, color or creed.
Europe Program Officer
ESD Global Inc. (Empowerment Self-Defense)Europe Program Officer
Mar. 2022 - Aug. 2022RemoteESD Global combats sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) by providing a holistic tool box to empower marginalised communities. • Devised a strategic fundraising plan that resulted in a 1 year partnership with UN Women, enabling collaborative efforts to advance gender equality and drive positive social impact on a global scale. • Accomplished a robust research initiative by designing and implementing annual policy research agendas and plans, which led to evidence-based advocacy and policy changes addressing sexual and gender-based violence at both the European and international levels. • Managed and organized a transformative global train-the-trainer event, empowering 45 participants to become certified Empowerment Self-Defense instructors, enabling them to make a positive impact in their communities and foster personal empowerment. • Facilitated and coordinated 10 impactful online training sessions, equipping participants with valuable sexual and gender-based violence prevention knowledge and skills.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant & Founder
Pelmont-Beguin DEIB ConsultancyDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant & Founder
Jan. 2021• Conducted 28 comprehensive desk research initiatives, delving into the prevailing structural issues concerning social justice in Europe, thereby generating valuable insights that inform strategic actions for positive change. • Spoke publicly at meetings of 600+ attendees to discuss DEI topics. • Delivered 25 impactful trainings on critical inclusion and equity topics, in allyship, anti-racism education, and intersectional feminism, fostering a more inclusive and empowered society. • Facilitated 4 post-incident mediation sessions and provided 12 empowering self-defense coaching sessions, equipping individuals with the tools to navigate challenging situations, foster resilience, and promote personal empowerment. •Conducted 25 comprehensive DEIB audits and developed robust DEIB policies for those clients, effectively outlining a new strategic direction that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, driving positive organisational culture and employee engagement. •Developed metrics to track progress of DEIB goals. I offer trainings on: -Identifying and addressing the unsconsious biais -Recognising and responding to microagressions -Harnessing holistic allyship in the workplace -Empowerment self-defense in the workplace -Anti-racism in the workplace -Decolonise your structures -Inclusive leadership Consultancy on: - DEI mid- and long-term Strategy - Desk Research or Surveys - Qualitative research - Methodology
Grants Program Coordinator
ProVeg InternationalGrants Program Coordinator
Jan. 2020 - Jan. 2021Berlin Area, Germany• Optimized grant funding administration by implementing streamlined processes and thorough financial tracking, resulting in increased efficiency and timely disbursement of funds to recipients (85 grants). • Enhanced grantmaking programmatic support by meticulously optimizing SOPs and providing dedicated assistance to 200+ applicants. This resulted in improved efficiency, increased satisfaction, and strengthened partnerships within the grantmaking ecosystem. • Spearheaded the preparation and successful launch of 6 impactful global capacity-building projects (Accelerators), empowering over 70 grant recipients from 40+ countries. • Orchestrated the coordination of all training content, including the creation and delivery of 10 comprehensive training guides, 55 engaging webinars, 40 informative consultation sessions, and 15 valuable templates. This ensured a robust and accessible learning experience for program participants, fostering their growth and success. •Moderated and facilitated more than 45 online and off-line events. Part of the ProVeg DEI working group
Project Manager
Schwarzkopf-Stiftung Junges EuropaProject Manager
Jul. 2018 - Jul. 2019Berlin Area, Germany• Project Manager at the European Youth Parliament Program, responsible for the development of a youth civil empowerment project in 5 countries of the Eastern Partnership ( Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia and Ukraine) and Russia. • Accomplished comprehensive project management by skillfully planning, executing, and evaluating 16 multicultural dialogue events for the European Youth Parliament in collaboration with the German Federal Foreign Office, resulting in streamlined budgeting, improved accountability, and enhanced internal support mechanisms for effective knowledge sharing. • I accomplished impactful project communication by coordinating and implementing 3 strategic PR campaigns and media initiatives, resulting in heightened +40% visibility the project, widespread media coverage in 5 countries, effectively promoting the project's mission and objectives. • I achieved enhanced capacity building and team management by successfully organizing and overseeing 15 specialized training events, empowering partner organizations and supporting 15 volunteer teams with training and day-to-day guidance, fostering their growth and impactful contributions. • Achieved effective team leadership and management by successfully guiding and motivating a diverse team of 20 volunteers across 6 countries, fostering their growth, and ensuring efficient and collaborative processes.
Intern in Project management
Schwarzkopf-Stiftung Junges EuropaIntern in Project management
Nov. 2017 - Feb. 2018Berlin Area, GermanyAssistance in International events and Alumni portfolio
Team leader
180 Degrees ConsultingTeam leader
Nov. 2016 - May. 2017London, United KingdomResponsible for the production of the research report on a targeted communication strategy for the client GlowbalAct (NGO supporting the victims of trafficking in human beings in Israel and in its region, as well as raising awareness on the global problematic of human trafficking) -Managed a team of 3 consultants - In charge of the production of the research report constituted of recommendations in the short term and middle term -Developed a targeted communication and detailed fundraising strategy -Responsable of the cooperation and communication with the client.

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