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Silver Spring, MD 20901
(301) 434-9472

OBJECTIVE
To pursue a career in Grassroots Development and International Relations while enhancing my knowledge and expertise through research and practical application.

EDUCATION

M.A. in International Development 		B.A. in Government & Politics
Grassroots Dev. & Basic needs approach		University of Maryland
American University				Graduation date May 1995
Graduation date May 1998

American Council of the United Nations University- UNA/NCA IO Grad.Flwp Prgm.
Jan 96- present. Collaborated with the Millennium Project, a subsidiary of the Smithsonian Institute and the Futures Group, to flush out four scenarios along a given matrix, highlighting the social, political, and economic inter-linkages and spheres of influence while developing a proposed plan of action for future African trends and strategies. The AFRICA 2025 Project was a 1995 UNDP sponsored seminar and workshop that gathered several leading scholars and experts on the issue of the Future State of Africa.

EthiopiaAid - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (East Africa)
Oct. 96-Dec. 96. Assisted in the production and distribution of health care information pamphlets and posters, targeting rural Women. Attended Family Planning Seminars and workshops. Assisted in fundraising and lobby efforts. Collaborated in the research, production and presentation of a study of Family Planning strategies in rural Africa.

Center of Concern - Conflict Prevention in the Horn
Sum 94-95. Worked with the director of the Horn of Africa Project in developing a report on the Oromo Liberation Front, its history, its political activities, and current negotiations. The project was funded by the US Institute of Peace and my research is being used in a Fund For Peace Study of Indigenous Conflict Management Approaches.

Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Prg. Scholar- UMD
Sum95. Conducted a study on Ethnopolitics and investigated potential methods for developing. Early Warning Systems to solve chronic ethnic/domestic conflict in various African Nations. Aggregated data for the generation of four time series graphs on Rwanda and Burundi representing the level of conflict and cooperation for the period of Jan 1990 to Dec 1994. Produced and published an abstract in the Annual Ronald E. McNair publication/Magazine.

Internship with Center for Intl. Development & Conflict Management (CIDCM).
Fall/Spr 95. Generated on-line, computer assisted coding, scaling intra-national conflict and cooperation for African nations using the Global Event Data System(GEDS). Produced qualitative and quantitative analysis of international events from daily news-wire reports(Reuters) using Conflict and Peace Data Bank(COPDAB). Presented research paper on Conflict Dynamics and Early Warning Models.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistantship- GVPT 399F (Conflict and Peace Analysis)
Fall 94. Instructed computer lab sessions on methods for analytical coding. Supervised, edited and gave feedback on students work. Prepared and corrected exams and quizzes. Organized tutoring sessions on graphical interpretation. Prepared and presented weekly progress reports for the professor.

Peer Mentor - Martin Luther King Scholarship Program - Providence College
Spr. 92-93. Provided counciling, supervision, and tutoring to incoming minority students. Presented weekly progress reports. Organized and participated in a variety of academic and entertainment activities geared to enhance minority student retention. Served as recruitment liaison for prospective MLK scholars.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Washington Office on Africa / Africa Policy Information Center
June 96-present. Executive Assistant to the Director. Handled all communications and publication requests. Updated and maintained a database for recruiters, African Studies Centers and prospective members. Coordinated major press conferences, Board meetings, and discussion groups. Provided logistical support and maintained all appointments and scheduling for the Director. Assisted in fundraising and lobby efforts (Action Alerts) to congress and NGOs. Trained and supervised a rotating group of six interns.

Graduate Resident Assistant - American University
Sep.96- Spr. 96. Assisted the Head Resident of Leonard International Hall in the supervision and council of 400 residents. Conducted outreach programs for troubled residents. Acted as conflict mediator and student advisor. Supervised and evaluated Desk Managers and UNICO Cleaning Staff. Responsible for proper upkeep and maintenance of the building. Participated and organized events that highlighted ethnic and religious diversity and cultural understanding.

Institute for Systems Research - University of Maryland
Fall 93-Spr 94. Administrative Assistant/Payroll Assistant Handled all office files and communications. Maintained student payroll accounts. Produced proposals and acted as purchasing agent. Handled inventory and interdepartmental deposit. Trained all incoming staff and interns.

SKILLS

Windows 96, Excel, Norton Desktop, Quattro Pro, SPSS, Netscape, and FoxPro.
Fluent in French and Amharic(Ethiopian).

ACTIVITIES

Active member of the United Nations Association/National Capital Area, Intl. Org.
Active member of the African Student Association - University of Maryland.
Active member of the Society for International Development(SID-Washington Chapter)

References furnished upon request

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