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Youth Speaks Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Elizabeth (Traver) Kukka Elizabeth (Traver) Kukka San Francisco, California Details
Elizabeth (Traver) Kukka's Youth Speaks Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Strategist at PeaceTones
Industry Program Development
Experience
PeaceTones  August 2015 - Present
Girls Inc.  June 2015 - Present
Youth Speaks   February 2015 - Present
California College of the Arts  August 2014 - Present
San Francisco Unified School District  March 2006 - May 2014

Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Management, Nonprofits, Research, Tutoring, Leadership, Program Development, Classroom, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Curriculum Development, Program Evaluation, Writing, Strategic Planning, Educational Leadership, Coaching, Sustainability, Strategy, Leadership Development, Creative Writing

Education
St.Martin of Tours

California College of the Arts   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Design Strategy

California State University Monterey Bay   2010 — 2011
Teaching Credential, Multiple Subject

San Francisco State University   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies with a focus on the Urban Environment

City College of San Francisco   2013 — 2013
Design and Visual Communications, General

Tomas Riley Tomas Riley San Francisco Bay Area Details
Tomas Riley's Youth Speaks Experience 2004 - 2009
Job Executive Director at CounterPulse
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
CounterPulse  2015 - Present
Consultant  January 2014 - December 2014
Children's Creativity Museum  April 2012 - December 2013
ArtsChange   January 2009 - April 2012
Youth Speaks   2004 - 2009
Youth Speaks   2003 - 2004
San Francisco Unified School District  2002 - 2003
San Francisco State University  2002 - 2003
San Diego State University  2000 - 2002
Voz Alta   2000 - 2002

Skills
Program Development, Museums, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Community Engagement, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Writing, Art, Youth Development, Philanthropy, Grants, Event Planning, Museum Education, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Event Management, Teaching, Public Speaking, Editing, Community Development, Social Media, Facebook, Photography, Copywriting, Non-profit..., Arts Administration, Curating, Board Development, Community Building, Program Evaluation, Social Networking

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   1997 — 2000
Master of Arts, English

San Diego State University-California State University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, English and Chcana/o Studies

Patrick Henry High   1985 — 1988

Natasha Huey Natasha Huey Berkeley, California Details
Natasha Huey's Youth Speaks Experience November 2013 - Present
Job American Graduate and Brave New Voices Associate at Youth Speaks
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Youth Speaks   November 2013 - Present
Performing Arts Workshop  October 2013 - Present
Youth Speaks   January 2011 - October 2013
Student Learning Center, UC Berkeley  September 2010 - August 2013
Residential and Student Services, UC Berkeley   August 2010 - June 2013

Skills
Workshop Facilitation, Program Coordination, Poetry, Performance Poetry, Public Speaking, Teaching, Community Development, Community Organizing, Grant Writing, Advising People, Research, Creative Writing, Curriculum Development, Conflict Mediation, Leadership, Training, Writing, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Social Media, Community Outreach

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Interdisciplinary Studies - Language, Power, and Identity Creative Writing Minor

Tyger Caygill-Walsh Tyger Caygill-Walsh San Francisco Bay Area Details
Tyger Caygill-Walsh's Youth Speaks Experience 2000 - 2002
Job General Manager at David Thorne Landscape Architect
Industry Design
Experience
David Thorne Landscape Architect   August 2005 - Present
Piedmont Springs / Wilbur Hot Springs / Self-Employed   2002 - 2006
Courthouse Athletic Club  2002 - 2005
Youth Speaks   2000 - 2002

Skills
Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Customer Engagement, Cash Management, Staff Supervision, Inspiring People, Marketing Strategy, Administrative..., Staff Development, Contract Negotiation, Grant Writing, Management, QuickBooks, Event Planning, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Office, Staff Management, Motivated self-starter, Performance Poetry, Human Resources, Process Improvement, Administration, Spanish, Therapeutic Massage, Pregnancy Massage, New Hire Orientations, Hosting Events, Community Outreach, Creative Writing, Morale, Customer Experience

Education
Mills College   2006 — 2008
BA, English/Creative Writing

Ohlone School of Herbal Studies   2003 — 2003
Certified Clinical Herbalist, Herbalism/Herbalist

Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine   2002 — 2002
Certified Herbalist, Herbalism/Herbalist

San Francisco School of Massage   2001 — 2001
Certified Massage Therapist, Swedish Massage, Polarity Energetics, Deep Tissue

Bijou McDaniel Bijou McDaniel Oakland, California Details
Bijou McDaniel's Youth Speaks Experience 2013 - Present
Job Owner/ Creative Director at Millionaire Kream
Industry Luxury Goods & Jewelry
Experience
Youth Speaks   2013 - Present
Millionaire Kream   October 2009 - Present
Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific  September 2010 - October 2013

Skills
Fashion, Jewelry Design, Retail, Diamonds, Gems, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Luxury Goods, Marketing, Handmade Jewelry, Luxury, Customer Service, Advertising, Apparel, Styling, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Fashion Design, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Business Planning, Social Networking, Illustrator, Leather, Earrings, Leadership, Graphic Design, Facebook, Fundraising, Photography, Sales, Watches, Event Planning, Necklaces, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Fashion Jewelry, Press Releases, Photoshop, Blogging, Web Design, InDesign, Newsletters, WordPress

Education
Academy of Art University   2004 — 2006

Nestor Ivan Reyes Nestor Ivan Reyes San Francisco Bay Area Details
Nestor Ivan Reyes's Youth Speaks Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Marketing Sales Representative at First in Market
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Mosaic  January 2011 - Present
First in Market   January 2012 - August 2012
San Francisco Unified School District  August 2007 - August 2009
Youth Speaks   2007 - 2008

Skills
Public Speaking, Video Editing, Writing, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Public Relations

Education
UC Santa Cruz   2010 — 2014
Political Science

Emily Butterfly Emily Butterfly Oakland, California Details
Emily Butterfly's Youth Speaks Experience October 2010 - Present
Job Professional Puppeteer and Storyteller
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Stars, The Agency  August 2011 - Present
Youth Speaks   October 2010 - Present
Power To The Peaceful   September 2003 - Present
Big Tadoo Puppet Crew   March 2003 - Present
Emily Butterfly Productions   February 2000 - Present
Free Range Studios  2005 - 2009

Skills
Voice Over Talent with..., Caricature Portrait..., Jingle, Song and Story..., Puppet Fabrication, SInger, Cabaret Performer, Actor, Director, Story, Voice Over, Puppets, Illustrator, Singing, Sound, Social Media, Social Networking, Entertainment, Event Planning, Film Production, Acting, Art, Comedy, Event Management, Music, Stage, Storytelling, Teaching, Theatre, Voice Acting

Education
New College of California   1999 — 2001
Humanities, Early childhood education

Lane Community College   1993 — 1995
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Faran Sikandar Faran Sikandar San Francisco Bay Area Details
Faran Sikandar's Youth Speaks Experience December 2006 - May 2008
Job City Hall Fellow & Performance Analyst at City and County of San Francisco
Industry Public Policy
Experience
City and County of San Francisco Controller's Office, City Performance Unit   August 2013 - Present
National Institutes of Health, Fogarty International Center   February 2012 - June 2013
The Berkeley Group  August 2008 - September 2009
Youth Speaks   December 2006 - May 2008
Zenprise  June 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Data Analysis, Public Policy, Research, Strategic Planning, Management, Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, Economic Development, Poverty Reduction, Characterization, Public Speaking, Data Science, Stata, Tableau, Public Health, Public Safety, Public Finance, Financial Inclusion, Community Outreach, South Asia, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Analysis, Strategy, Arabic

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2008 — 2011
BS Business Administration & BA Philosophy

The Aga Khan University Hospital   2012 — 2012
Visiting Researcher in Biostatistics, Community Health Sciences Department

Yalie Kamara Yalie Kamara San Francisco Bay Area Details
Yalie Kamara's Youth Speaks Experience March 2012 - June 2012
Job Associate Instructor at Indiana University
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Indiana University  August 2015 - Present
Holy Names University  September 2013 - July 2015
826 Valencia  August 2011 - March 2013
Youth Speaks   March 2012 - June 2012
Université Blaise Pascal  August 2009 - May 2010
Collège et Lycée Blaise Pascal   September 2008 - May 2009
Busboys and Poets  June 2008 - September 2008
University of California, Riverside  September 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Editing, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Teaching, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Non-profits, PowerPoint, Blogging, Microsoft Excel, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Word, Curriculum Design, Training, Marketing, Program Development, Tutoring, Higher Education, Analysis, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Proofreading, French

Education
Middlebury College   2010 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), French Culture and Civilization

Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I)   2010 — 2011
French and Art History

University of California, Riverside   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing, Languages (French and Portuguese)

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro   2006 — 2006
Portuguese and Humanities

Associação de Cultura Brasil Estado Unidos, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil   2005 — 2006
Afro-Brazilian Studies

Head-Royce School   1999 — 2003
High School Diploma

The Oxbow School   2003 — 2003
High School Diploma, Visual and Performing Arts

Indiana University Bloomington   2015 — 2018
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing (Poetry)

Teni Ugbah Teni Ugbah Greater Philadelphia Area Details
Teni Ugbah's Youth Speaks Experience August 2013 - Present
Job M.S.Ed. Candidate in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania
Industry Education Management
Experience
Youth Speaks   August 2013 - Present
Youth Speaks/Brave New Voices   July 2013 - Present
Youth Speaks   October 2013 - Present
Youth Speaks   September 2012 - July 2013
Rasputin Music  May 2011 - May 2012
KBLX-FM (102.9)   May 2010 - April 2012

Skills
Promotions, Social Media, Customer Service, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing, Data Entry, Editing, Event Planning, Facebook, Final Cut Pro, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Photography, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Research, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Video Editing

Education
University of Pennsylvania   2014 — 2015
M.S.Ed, Education

Holy Names College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Communications

Semester at Sea   2012 — 2012

Alec White Alec White San Francisco, California Details
Alec White's Youth Speaks Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Management for Independent Theater Artists
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Amy Seiwert Imagery   August 2014 - Present
foolsFury Theatre Company  June 2014 - Present
Jess Curtis/Gravity   June 2014 - Present
Eye Zen Presents   July 2013 - Present
ODC/Dance  April 2013 - Present
ZettaTech Science   September 2012 - August 2013
The Marsh  August 2013 - May 2014
CounterPULSE  January 2013 - July 2013
Sierra Club Foundation   August 2012 - December 2012
Youth Speaks   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Non-profits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Event Planning, Research, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Program Development, Social Media, Editing, Nonprofits, Community Organizing, Teaching, Grants

Education
University of California, Santa Cruz   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Politics

University of California, Santa Cruz   2008 — 2012
General Education Degree, Community Studies

Peter Neeley Peter Neeley Berkeley, California Details
Peter Neeley's Youth Speaks Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Campaign Fellow at United Way of the Bay Area
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
United Way of the Bay Area  August 2015 - Present
Youth Speaks   April 2015 - Present
United Way of Greater New Haven  March 2014 - April 2014
ASUCD  January 2013 - August 2013
ASUCD  February 2012 - December 2012
Knapp Architects   June 2011 - August 2011
New Haven Probate Court   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Publicity, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Management, Budget Process, Collaborative Problem..., Data Entry, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Grants, Research, Social Media, Event Planning, Public Speaking

Education
University of California, Davis   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General

Colette Heiser Colette Heiser Asheville, North Carolina Area Details
Colette Heiser's Youth Speaks Experience July 2014 - July 2014
Job Staff / Teaching Artist at Sacrificial Poets
Industry Political Organization
Experience
The Sacrificial Poets   August 2015 - Present
The City of Asheville   May 2014 - Present
Multicultural Center at UNCA   August 2012 - May 2015
Youth Speaks   July 2014 - July 2014
Whole Foods Market  May 2013 - December 2013
UNC Asheville  February 2012 - August 2013
The Town of Chapel Hill   June 2009 - July 2012
The Mosaic Project  May 2012 - June 2012
The Town of Chapel Hill   February 2009 - August 2011
Sugarland  September 2008 - February 2009

Skills
Leadership, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Political Science, Photography, Workshop Facilitation, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Community Outreach, Improvisational Comedy, Swimming, Sociology, Team Building, Yoga, Teaching, Facebook, Performing Arts, Lifeguarding, Cpr Certified, Facilitation, Research, Microsoft Office, Editing, Social Networking, Spoken Word, Team Leadership, Meditation, Fundraising, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Brainstorm Facilitation, Performance Poetry, Hosting Events, Youth Empowerment, Community Empowerment, First Aid, Enthusiasm to learn, Social Justice, Community Building, Higher Education, Microsoft Word, Program Development, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Critical Thinking

Education
University of North Carolina at Asheville   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, 3.675 : Cum Laude; Honors Program Graduate, Distinction in Political Science

Chapel Hill High School   2007 — 2011
High School Diploma

Dyanna Loeb Dyanna Loeb Oakland, California Details
Dyanna Loeb's Youth Speaks Experience September 2002 - June 2015
Job Marketing Manager at Hebrew Free Loan of San Francisco
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Hebrew Free Loan of San Francisco   August 2015 - Present
JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa   January 2014 - July 2015
Youth Speaks   September 2002 - June 2015
Tikkun Olam in Tel Aviv-Jaffa   August 2010 - January 2011
Youth Movement Records   September 2004 - August 2010
Catholic Charities of the East Bay  2009 - 2010
Isha L' Isha - Haifa Feminist Center   January 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Event Planning, Promotions, Art Education, Jewish Studies, Jewish Education, Music Production, Performance Poetry, Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Program Development, Curriculum Development, Creative Writing, Music Performance, Community Outreach, Youth Outreach, Youth Culture, Ethnic Studies, Program Administration, Organization, Hip Hop, Teaching Writing, Music, Social Media, Fundraising, Community Organizing, Leadership, Teaching, Grants

Education
Mills College   2006 — 2009
BA with Honors, Ethnic Studies

University of Haifa   2007 — 2008
Jewish Studies

Elz Cuya Jones Elz Cuya Jones Greater New York City Area Details
Elz Cuya Jones's Youth Speaks Experience March 2005 - April 2007
Job Deputy Director of Resources and Strategy at North Star Fund
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
North Star Fund  January 2015 - Present
Harlem RBI DREAM Charter School   October 2011 - December 2014
Brooklyn and the Bay Consulting   March 2009 - May 2012
Hip-Hop Theater Festival  May 2007 - March 2009
Youth Speaks   March 2005 - April 2007
The Associated Press  January 2003 - March 2005
CBS Radio  January 1996 - March 2005
KNBR Radio  June 1995 - 1996

Skills
Event Planning, Non-profits, Fundraising, Editing, Social Media, Event Management, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Research, Media Relations, Volunteer Management, Newsletters, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Teaching, Facebook, Marketing, Grants, Community Development, Marketing Communications, Publicity, Journalism, Speech Writing, Philanthropy, Tango, Poetry, Youth Empowerment, Positive Energy, Positive Can-do Attitude, Community Engagement, Content Strategy, Internal Communications, Web Content, Corporate Communications, Feature Articles, New Media, Storytelling, Content Development, Publications, Proofreading, Proposal Writing

Education
University of California, Berkeley   1993 — 1995
BA, Mass Communications

City University of New York, School of Professional Studies. Fundraising Institute   2007 — 2008

Pittsburg High School   1987 — 1991
High School Diploma

Kathleen Bone Kathleen Bone San Francisco Bay Area Details
Kathleen Bone's Youth Speaks Experience October 2008 - June 2011
Job CA State Manager at PoachedJobs: Jobs for the food and drink industry
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
PoachedJobs: Jobs for the food and drink industry   July 2014 - Present
Share Our Strength  June 2011 - July 2014
Youth Speaks   October 2008 - June 2011
Heart of Los Angeles   April 2008 - July 2008
The Chlidren's Clinic   June 2007 - March 2008
My Friend's Place  March 2005 - April 2007
March of Dimes - Utah Chapter   August 2003 - June 2004
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles  September 2001 - August 2003

Skills
Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Annual Giving, Fundraising, Non-profits, Databases, Major Donors, Sponsorship, Leadership, Stewardship, Grants, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Community Outreach, Newsletters, Recruiting, Strategy, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Community Development, Event Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Management, Media Relations, Program Development, Social Networking, Marketing, Budgets

Education
University of Southern California   2005 — 2006
Masters, Public Administration

University of California, Los Angeles   1998 — 2000
Bachelors, English

Pasadena City College   1995 — 1998
Associate of Arts (A.A.), English Language and Literature, General

Merritt College

Rachel Acereto Rachel Acereto San Francisco Bay Area Details
Rachel Acereto's Youth Speaks Experience August 2004 - April 2005
Job Laboratory Assistant at Mills College
Industry Research
Experience
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.   July 2014 - Present
Mills College  October 2013 - Present
Barnes & Noble  August 2013 - October 2013
Youth Speaks   August 2004 - April 2005

Skills
Microsoft Word, Painting, Photography, Writing, Research, Digital Photography, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Photographic Printing, SmartFTP, Laser Scanning, Copying, Printing, Word Processing, Animal Care, Photographic Enlargement, Creative Writing

Education
Mills College   2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

College of Alameda   2011 — 2012
Psychology

Berkeley City College   2009 — 2012
Psychology

Laney College   2005 — 2012
Psychology

Merritt College   2004 — 2012
Psychology

Freddy Gutierrez Freddy Gutierrez San Francisco Bay Area Details
Freddy Gutierrez's Youth Speaks Experience November 2008 - Present
Job Poetry and Drama Teacher at Opera Piccola
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Youth Speaks   November 2008 - Present
University of San Francisco  May 2008 - Present
Opera Piccola  May 2007 - Present
Youth Speaks SF   2007 - Present
Youth Together  2008 - 2009
Film Education   2008 - 2008
ShadowLight Productions   2008 - 2008
Intersection for the Arts  2005 - 2008
STS Academy   2007 - 2007
La Pena Cultural Center   2005 - 2006

Education
University of San Francisco
Performing Arts and Social Justice

Allison Littell Allison Littell San Francisco Bay Area Details
Allison Littell's Youth Speaks Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Programming and Sponsorship Intern at Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival
Industry Program Development
Experience
Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival   June 2015 - Present
Youth Speaks   June 2015 - Present
Young Chicago Authors  June 2014 - April 2015
Beloit College  August 2013 - May 2014
Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine   March 2012 - August 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Teamwork, English, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Mentoring, Event Planning, Teaching, Spanish, Editing

Education
Beloit College   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Creative Writing

Naperville North High School

Allysa Evans Allysa Evans Oakland, California Details
Allysa Evans's Youth Speaks Experience September 2011 - June 2012
Job Community Engagement Manager at California Shakespeare Theater
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
California Shakespeare Theater  November 2014 - Present
California Shakespeare Theater  2011 - Present
Youth Uprising  November 2013 - June 2015
Out of Site Youth Arts Center  May 2013 - October 2013
Youth Uprising  July 2011 - May 2013
Ochoa Middle School   October 2012 - December 2012
Youth Speaks   September 2011 - June 2012
AmeriCorps  August 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Curriculum Development, Workshop Facilitation, Performing Arts..., Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Program Development, Teaching, Youth Development

Education
University of California, Santa Cruz   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, History

Isaac Miller Isaac Miller Detroit, Michigan Details
Isaac Miller's Youth Speaks Experience 2006 - 2010
Job Writer and Teaching Artist
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Boggs Educational Center   2012 - 2014
Allied Media Projects  2011 - 2014
InsideOut Literary Arts Project  2010 - 2014
Youth Speaks   2006 - 2010

Skills
Teaching, Language Arts, Digital Media, Curriculum Development, Community Organizing, Grassroots Organizing, Poetry, Research, Creative Writing, Writing, Grant Writing, Art Education, Event Producing, Youth Development, Nonprofits, Editing, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Curriculum Design, Social Media, Blogging, Public Speaking, Program Development, Social Networking, Event Planning, Volunteer Management

Education
New York University   2014 — 2016
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing-Poetry

UC Berkeley   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Ethnic Studies

UC Berkeley   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Interdisciplinary Studies

Rolando Brown Rolando Brown Greater New York City Area Details
Rolando Brown's Youth Speaks Experience January 2008 - November 2011
Job Growth Strategist & Web Developer
Industry Computer Software
Experience
The Advocacy Institute   January 2015 - Present
Made To Grow   November 2013 - Present
MVMT   January 2007 - Present
Grovo  September 2012 - March 2013
Independant Consultant  January 2007 - January 2013
ZeroDivide  May 2011 - November 2011
8 Factors   May 2011 - November 2011
Youth Speaks   January 2008 - November 2011
Inner City Advisors  January 2008 - June 2011
Hip-Hop Association   January 2004 - July 2007

Skills
TechnOrganizing, Strategy Development, Strategic Inquiry, Digital Strategy, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Leadership Development, Management Consulting, Technology Integration, Technology Planning, Technology..., Technology Training, New Business Development, Small Business..., Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Consulting, Online Communities, Brand Development, Change Management, Organizational..., Organizational Behavior, Training & Development, Personal Branding, Productivity Improvement, Productivity Tools, Google Apps, Google Analytics, Web Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Problem Solving, Creative Writing, Resume Writing, Online Communications, Project Planning, Business Strategy, Web 2.0, Social Media, Community Building, Team Building, Process Improvement, Arts Administration, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Computer Proficiency, Online Advertising, Non-profits, Inquiries, Strategy

Education
The Flatiron School   2015 — 2015
Web Development Immersive

New York University   2002 — 2005
BS

Lucas Fogarty Lucas Fogarty San Francisco Bay Area Details
Lucas Fogarty's Youth Speaks Experience September 2012 - Present
Job Member at Diabetes Transition Coalition of the SF Bay Area
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
DASH Sports Education   March 2012 - Present
DASH Bali   February 2014 - Present
Diabetes Transition Coalition of the SF Bay Area   October 2013 - Present
Youth Speaks   September 2012 - Present
ACMC Highland Hospital   March 2012 - Present
DMF Strategies   October 2011 - March 2013
RICS, Sustainable Research Consultant   September 2010 - March 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Research, Social Media, Event Planning, Sports, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Editing, Sustainability, Program Development, Strategic Communications, Coaching, Social Networking, Organizational..., Public Policy, Microsoft Office

Education
Pitzer College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Sociology, 3.2

Middle East Technical University   2008 — 2008
Study Abroad, Psychology and Sociology

Darren de Leon Darren de Leon San Francisco, California Details
Darren de Leon's Youth Speaks Experience 1996 - 2003
Job Online Fundraiser
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Independent  February 2011 - Present
KPFA - Pacifica Radio Network   November 2001 - Present
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts  April 2007 - January 2011
Mission Beacon Center   August 2005 - January 2007
Redwood City School District  August 2004 - August 2005
Youth Speaks   1996 - 2003
Real Alternatives Program High School   1996 - 2001

Skills
Program Development, Curriculum Design, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Arts Administration, Museum Education, Editing, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Museums, Curating, Higher Education, Art, Nonprofits, Art Education, Creative Writing, Music, Theatre, Research, Event Planning, Social Media, Contemporary Art, Performing Arts, Teaching, Grants, Marketing, Visual Arts, Galleries, Art Exhibitions, Art History, Public Speaking

Education
San Francisco State University   1993 — 1996
Masters of Arts, English - Creative Writing

University of California, Riverside   1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing

Alvin Shiu Alvin Shiu San Francisco Bay Area Details
Alvin Shiu's Youth Speaks Experience October 2009 - November 2009
Job Designer & Builder
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Avio Collective   June 2014 - Present
WSP Flack + Kurtz  September 2012 - March 2014
Leigh & Orange Ltd   January 2012 - August 2012
Palmer & Turner Consultants   August 2010 - August 2011
Youth Speaks   October 2009 - November 2009
Vizyon360, Istanbul   May 2009 - July 2009
Lootmaar, Dubai / Pakistan   March 2009 - May 2009
International House Dubai   January 2009 - March 2009
Delta Lighting   March 2008 - March 2009
Anthony J Lumsden and Associates   2006 - 2008

Skills
Tenant Improvement, Urban Regeneration, Urban Design, Architectural Design, Floor Plans

Education
Southern California Institute of Architecture   2002 — 2007
Barch, Architecture

Bezalel Academy of Art and Design   2006 — 2006
Art & Architecture

University of Cambridge   2003 — 2004
Psycology & Anthropology

University of Toronto - University of St. Michael's College   2001 — 2002
ComSI, Computer Science & Economics

Nick James Nick James Greater New York City Area Details
Nick James's Youth Speaks Experience February 2011 - August 2013
Job at I Create for a Living
Industry Design
Experience
I Create for a Living   July 2010 - Present
Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA)   September 2013 - Present
Youth Speaks   February 2011 - August 2013
Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy  2010 - 2013
Youth Together  September 2008 - August 2010
Institute for the Advanced Study of Black Family Life & Culture, Inc.   January 2005 - August 2008
Cesar Chavez Institute   September 2007 - June 2008
Cesar Chavez Institute   June 2007 - October 2007

Skills
Marketing, Web Design, Graphic Design, Social Media, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Event Planning, Qualitative Research, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Facebook, Event Management, Fundraising, Public Relations, Grants, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Workshop Facilitation, Entrepreneurship, Adobe Creative Suite, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management

Education
San Francisco State University   2001 — 2006
B.A., Sociology

Mandeep Sethi Mandeep Sethi Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Mandeep Sethi's Youth Speaks Experience January 2010 - December 2012
Job Recording Artist / Filmmaker
Industry Media Production
Experience
The Sikh Coalition  September 2012 - December 2012
Youth Speaks   January 2010 - December 2012
SlumGods   December 2009 - December 2012
Sound Science Daly City Parks & Recreation   May 2010 - September 2011

Skills
Music, Music Production, Recording, Music Education, Vocal, Music Industry, Studio Recording, Filmmaking, Color Correction, video Editing, Songwriting

Education
San Francisco State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts

Jennifer Lou Jennifer Lou San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jennifer Lou's Youth Speaks Experience May 2011 - Present
Job Writer
Industry Internet
Experience
Youth Speaks   May 2011 - Present
Coliloquy   October 2011 - November 2014
AdMob  July 2009 - July 2010
Google  October 2003 - July 2008
Island ECN  September 1999 - May 2003
MVBMS  June 1999 - September 1999
Ogilvy  July 1998 - May 1999

Skills
Writing, Editing, New Media, Content Management, Content Strategy, Idea Generation, Storytelling, Cooking, Digital Media, User Experience, Product Management, Digital Strategy, Publishing, Digital Marketing, Cookies, Pies, Pasta, Management, Video Production, Comedy

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature

Cornell University   1994 — 1995

Dimitri William Moore Dimitri William Moore San Francisco Bay Area Details
Dimitri William Moore's Youth Speaks Experience July 2015 - August 2015
Job Video Producer, Collaboration Generator & HuggerInChief at DWM Producing
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
DWM Producing   September 2010 - Present
Youth Speaks   July 2015 - August 2015
"Famed" Narrative Feature Film   June 2014 - July 2015
"Point of Pride: The People's View of Bayview/Hunter's Point" Documentary   November 2013 - June 2015
Bay Area Video Coalition  April 2013 - June 2014
Illinois Leadership Seminars   June 1998 - June 2014
Columbia College Chicago  January 2013 - September 2013
Story Eyed Media   September 2012 - April 2013
Free Spirit Media  October 2011 - June 2012
Columbia College Chicago  April 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Collaborative, Team Building, Team Management, Story Development, Consultation, Pitching Stories and..., Scheduling, Creative Input, Film, Music Videos, Media Production, Video Production, Production, Production Management, Camera, Event Planning, Video, Videography, Shooting, Photography, Logistics, Short Films, Commercials, Pre-production, Drama, Final Draft, Storytelling, Social Media, Facebook, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Production Managment, Plot, Pitching Stories, Producing, Documentaries, Editing, Video Editing, Creative Direction, Film Production, Event Management, Feature Films, Premiere, DVD Studio Pro, Directing, Final Cut Studio

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2000 — 2011
BA, FIlm & Video

Jermaine Hughes Jermaine Hughes San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jermaine Hughes's Youth Speaks Experience September 2010 - January 2011
Job Public Speaker/Spoken Word Artist/ Chauffeur/ Tutor/ Facilitator/ Activist
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Black Tie Transportation  June 2015 - Present
First Transit  July 2013 - June 2015
Applebees International  October 2012 - July 2013
Starbucks  June 2012 - July 2013
Emery High School   September 2011 - June 2012
Youth Speaks   September 2010 - January 2011
FedEx  July 2010 - January 2011
Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.)   August 2009 - January 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Leadership, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Customer Service, Coaching, Social Media, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, English, PowerPoint, Process Improvement

Education
School of Urban Missions   2006 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Bible/Biblical Studies

Billy E. Stevenson III Billy E. Stevenson III Chicago, Illinois Details
Billy E. Stevenson III's Youth Speaks Experience August 2008 - January 2011
Job Tech Specialist, Entrepreneur, and Music Producer
Industry Media Production
Experience
Apple  January 2015 - Present
OnGaud Productions, LLC.   December 2012 - Present
DuSable Museum of African American History  June 2013 - September 2014
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago  August 2012 - June 2013
Public Allies Chicago  August 2012 - June 2013
BLOOM Africa  2012 - 2013
United States Attorney's Office  January 2011 - May 2012
Youth Speaks   August 2008 - January 2011
Muntu Dance Theatre   June 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Sports, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Product Development, Marketing, Online Advertising, Leadership, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Research

Education
Illinois Institute of Technology   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Intellectual Property Management

Vanderbilt University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and International Relations

Belmont University   2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Music Business

University of Chicago Laboratory High School, Class of 2008   2004 — 2008
High School

Amanda Spector Amanda Spector San Francisco Bay Area Details
Amanda Spector's Youth Speaks Experience July 2015 - August 2015
Job Programming & Partnerships Associate at Social Capital Markets
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Experience
Social Capital Markets  May 2015 - Present
Youth Speaks   July 2015 - August 2015
Impact Hub Bay Area  June 2013 - May 2015
Berkeley Repertory Theatre  August 2012 - July 2013
The Antaeus Company  May 2011 - August 2011
The Broadway League (formerly The League of American Theatres and Producers)   January 2011 - May 2011
A Noise Within  May 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Nonprofits, Theatre, Community Outreach, Leadership, Event Planning, Teaching, Directing, Marketing, Editing, Innovation, Blogging, Arts Administration, Theatrical Production, Community Engagement, Volunteer Management, Strategic Partnerships, Social Media, Writing, Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Office, Management

Education
Washington University in St. Louis   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theatre/Theater, English Literature

New York University
Spring at Tisch

Madeleine Clifford Madeleine Clifford San Francisco Bay Area Details
Madeleine Clifford's Youth Speaks Experience September 2010 - September 2012
Job Writer in Residence at WritersCorps
Industry Higher Education
Experience
WritersCorps  September 2013 - Present
Streetside Stories  September 2012 - August 2013
Youth Speaks   September 2010 - September 2012
Oakland Leaf  November 2011 - June 2012
Powerful Voices  September 2009 - July 2010
University of Washington  September 2006 - June 2009

Skills
Training, Program Management, Photography, Event Planning, Program Development, Fundraising, Editing, Volunteer Management, Research, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Youth Development, Curriculum Development, Theatre, Workshop Facilitation, Higher Education

Education
Mills College   2010 — 2012
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Literature and Creative Writing

University of Washington   2005 — 2009
B.A., English, Creative Writing

Laura Brief Laura Brief San Francisco Bay Area Details
Laura Brief's Youth Speaks Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Executive Director at BUILD
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
BUILD  June 2015 - Present
Youth Speaks   June 2015 - Present
Juma Ventures  January 2015 - May 2015
First Graduate  November 2010 - 2014
The Posse Foundation  2000 - 2008
Safe Horizon  1999 - 2000
The Door - A Center of Alternatives  1998 - 1999

Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Program Management, Philanthropy, Diversity & Inclusion, Board Development, Program Development, Strategy, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Corporate Social..., Non-profit..., Program Evaluation, Diversity Program..., Employee Engagement, Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Annual Giving, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Non-profit Leadership, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Youth Development, Training, Social Impact, Strategic Planning, Stewardship, Grants, Grant Writing, Event Management, Community Organizing, Proposal Writing, Event Planning, Community Development, Social Enterprise, Workshop Facilitation, Social Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, Career Development, Donor Relations, Operational Planning, Community Outreach

Education
Teachers College of Columbia University   1998 — 2000
Ed.M., Education

Columbia University in the City of New York   1998 — 2000
M.A., Counseling Psychology

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1993 — 1997
B.A., Psychology

Laura Beam McKinney Laura Beam McKinney San Francisco, California Details
Laura Beam McKinney's Youth Speaks Experience March 2010 - June 2010
Job Outreach Manager at College Track
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
College Track  July 2013 - Present
buildOn  April 2009 - July 2013
826 Valencia  March 2013 - March 2013
Youth Speaks   March 2010 - June 2010
826 Valencia  June 2009 - March 2010
Arcadia University: Center for Education Abroad   June 2008 - November 2008
Mills College  August 2007 - May 2008
Santa Rosa Junior College  June 2003 - August 2003

Skills
Community Outreach, Youth Development, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Editing, Teaching, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Program Management, Program Development, Grants, Community Development, Curriculum Design, Newsletters, Grant Writing, Social Media Marketing, Community Organizing, Volunteer Recruiting, Program Evaluation, Youth Mentoring, Service Learning, Event Management, Fundraising, Management, Tutoring, Social Media, Public Relations, Facebook, Research, Marketing Communications

Education
Mills College   2004 — 2008
BA, English Literature, Anthropology

Goldsmiths College, U. of London   2006 — 2007
International Student - English Literature

Leadership High School

Leadership High School

Leadership High School

Ariana Allensworth Ariana Allensworth San Francisco Bay Area Details
Ariana Allensworth's Youth Speaks Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Social Worker & Creative Youth Development Professional
Industry Education Management
Experience
Youth Speaks   September 2015 - Present
PolicyLink  June 2015 - August 2015
UC Berkeley Division of Equity & Inclusion   September 2014 - May 2015
The Hunters Point Family   September 2014 - May 2015
Urban Arts Partnership  September 2013 - July 2014
Urban Arts Partnership  September 2010 - August 2013
NYC Department of Education  September 2009 - June 2013
Public Allies  2009 - 2010

Skills
Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Youth Development, Program Development, Editing, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Non-profits, Art Education, Volunteer Management, Research, Community Development, Program Evaluation

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Social Work (Management & Planning Concentration)

Fordham University   2005 — 2009
BA, Urban Studies, African & African-American Studies

Universitat Pompeu Fabra   2008 — 2008
Bilingual: Liberal Arts Study Abroad Program

Annabel Neff Annabel Neff San Francisco, California Details
Annabel Neff's Youth Speaks Experience 2014 - February 2015
Job
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
California Academy of Sciences  February 2015 - May 2015
CoachArt  2014 - February 2015
Youth Speaks   2014 - February 2015
Fleischman Field Research  2012 - 2013

Skills
Event Planning, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Management, Research, Donor Management, Data Processing, CRM Databases, Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel

Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science

Dahlak Brathwaite Dahlak Brathwaite North Hollywood, California Details
Dahlak Brathwaite's Youth Speaks Experience 2008 - 2008
Job Independent Performing Arts Professional
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Dahlak Brathwaite   2004 - Present
iLL-Literacy   September 2005 - Present
Project Reach Youth (P.R.Y.)   January 2010 - October 2010
Youth Speaks   2008 - 2008
UC Davis Shields Library   October 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Music Production, Social Media, Event Planning, Magazines, Social Networking, Editing, Public Speaking, Acting, Theatre, Blogging

Education
University of California, Davis   2003 — 2008
B.A., English

Laguna Creek High School
Advanced, Theatre; Dramatic Arts

Niema Jordan Niema Jordan Oakland, California Details
Niema Jordan's Youth Speaks Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Journalist, Filmmaker, Storyteller
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Youth Speaks   February 2015 - Present
The Center for Investigative Reporting  February 2015 - Present
Open'Hood   June 2014 - January 2015
38th Notes   October 2009 - January 2015
UC Berkeley School of Public Health  January 2014 - June 2014
Richmond Confidential  September 2013 - May 2014
Healthy You Now   2012 - December 2013
Oakland Local  January 2010 - 2013
Essence Magazine  May 2011 - March 2012
Youth Radio  October 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Writing, Editing, Women's Health, Editorial, Social Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Content Management, Content Strategy, Web Content, Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, WordPress, Newspapers, Research, Blogging, New Media, Creative Writing, AP Style, Magazines, Feature Articles, Content Development, Online Journalism, Publications

Education
UC Berkeley   2013 — 2016
Master of Public Health, Master of Journalism

Northwestern University   2004 — 2008
B.S., Journalism and African-American Studies

Catalina Ruiz-Healy Catalina Ruiz-Healy San Francisco, California Details
Catalina Ruiz-Healy's Youth Speaks Experience January 2008 - January 2010
Job Social entrepreneur, philanthropy executive + civic leader
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
GradGuru   June 2012 - Present
Rappaport Family Foundation   October 2010 - Present
City and County of San Francisco Elections Commission   March 2011 - May 2014
Ignite: Political Development for Young Women   June 2010 - May 2013
Catalista Consulting   April 2008 - May 2013
Mills College  August 2011 - January 2013
Catalista LLC   February 2009 - August 2011
San Francisco Women's Political Committee   January 2010 - April 2011
Youth Speaks   January 2008 - January 2010
TransFair USA  2002 - January 2010

Skills
Community College..., Youth Engagement, Organizational..., Civic Engagement, Strategic Planning, Innovative Thinking, Politics, Board Development, Collaborative Working, Critical Thinking, Mobile Technology, Philanthropy, Educational Technology, Collaborative..., Social Entrepreneurship, Nonprofits, Business Development, Fundraising, Grants, Public Policy, Leadership, Political Campaigns, Public Speaking, Social Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Management Consulting, Policy, Awesomeness, Community Development, Workshop Facilitation, Program Development, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Start-ups

Education
Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs   1995 — 1997
Master's degree, Economic and Political Development

Pomona College   1989 — 1993

Greengates School   1976 — 1989

Carmela Paula Gaspar Carmela Paula Gaspar San Francisco Bay Area Details
Carmela Paula Gaspar's Youth Speaks Experience July 2009 - June 2010
Job Sustainability Specialist at San Mateo County Community College District
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
San Mateo County Community College District  August 2015 - August 2015
Strategic Energy Innovations  September 2014 - June 2015
Santa Clara University  August 2013 - September 2013
Santa Clara University  February 2013 - June 2013
Santa Clara University  September 2010 - March 2013
Bon Appétit Management Company  September 2011 - December 2011
St. Ignatius College Preparatory High School   September 2009 - June 2010
Youth Speaks   July 2009 - June 2010

Skills
Sustainability, Environmental Education, Outlook, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Water Efficiency, Lesson Planning, Geographic Information..., Statistical Package for..., Google Docs, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Waste Diversion, Project Management, Social Networking, Program Management, Social Media

Education
Santa Clara University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Studies and Political Science

St. Ignatius College Preparatory   2006 — 2010

Adriel Luis Adriel Luis Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Adriel Luis's Youth Speaks Experience May 2005 - May 2007
Job Curator – Digital & Emerging Media at Smithsonian Institution
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center   June 2013 - Present
Design by DRZZL   March 2004 - Present
iLL-Literacy   2001 - Present
Colorlines   May 2011 - January 2012
Change.org  May 2010 - May 2011
KPFA, APEX Express   April 2008 - September 2009
Youth Speaks   May 2005 - May 2007

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, HTML + CSS, Wordpress, Branding & Identity, Photography, Graphic Design, Journalism, New Media, Logo Design, Event Planning, Editing, Social Media, Non-profits, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Photoshop, InDesign, Online Marketing, Web Design, Art, Social Networking, Graphics, Music, Theatre, Creative Writing

Education
University of California, Davis   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Community & Regional Development, Asian American Studies

Sean Mason Sean Mason San Francisco Bay Area Details
Sean Mason's Youth Speaks Experience August 2007 - October 2008
Job Founder/CEO of Immersive
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Immersive   November 2011 - Present
Got Light  August 2008 - April 2012
Poleng Lounge   July 2004 - February 2010
De Young Museum / Legion Of Honor   August 2003 - February 2010
Sevyn Layerz Deep   2001 - 2010
Youth Speaks   August 2007 - October 2008

Skills
Production Management, Video Projection, Live Video Mixing, Project Management, Event Production, Lighting Design, Projectors, Corporate Events, Audio Engineering, Production Managment, Event Planning, Photography, Sound Design, Video Production, Video Editing, Sound, Video, Live Events, Trade Shows, Event Management, Projection, Stage Lighting, Multimedia, Digital Video, Event Producing, Media Production, AV, Lighting, Live Sound, Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Entertainment, Social Media, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Art, Editing, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Creative Direction, Stage Management, Digital Media, Leadership

Education
California College of the Arts   1999 — 2003
BA, Digital Media, Sculpture, Painting

Andrew Kaluzynski Andrew Kaluzynski San Francisco Bay Area Details
Andrew Kaluzynski's Youth Speaks Experience July 2015 - July 2015
Job Freelance Video Editor
Industry Media Production
Experience
Youth Speaks   July 2015 - July 2015
Corduroy Media   June 2011 - February 2015
Moira Productions   2011 - 2012
Connecting the Dots Productions   January 2011 - November 2011
Wendy Elkin Productions   February 2010 - September 2011
Moira Productions   October 2007 - June 2009
Parkway Playhouse  June 2006 - September 2006
Wooster Group   January 2006 - February 2006

Skills
Video Editing, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Film, Documentaries, Motion Graphics, Photoshop, Producing, Editing, Sound Design, Sound, DVD Studio Pro, Research, Post Production, Non-linear Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Production, Video

Education
Bennington College   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Media/Performance

Paula Smith Arrigoni Paula Smith Arrigoni San Francisco Bay Area Details
Paula Smith Arrigoni's Youth Speaks Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Chief Operating Officer at Youth Speaks
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Youth Speaks   December 2014 - Present
Youth Speaks   October 2011 - Present
Smith & Daley   March 2011 - June 2014
Nonprofit Finance Fund  June 2009 - February 2011
Nonprofit Finance Fund  August 2003 - March 2007
US Treasury, CDFI Fund   June 1999 - June 2003
US Department of the Treasury & US Small Business Administration   1998 - 2000

Skills
Non-profits, Community Development, Grant Writing, Grants, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Capacity Building, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, Financial Reporting, Nonprofits, Research, Training, Workshop Facilitation

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   1996 — 1998
MA, Urban Planning

University of California, Los Angeles   1991 — 1995
BA, Sociology

Soquel High School

Monifa Porter Monifa Porter San Francisco Bay Area Details
Monifa Porter's Youth Speaks Experience June 2000 - June 2005
Job
Industry Internet
Experience
Taulia Inc.  June 2014 - Present
LUMO BodyTech, Inc  April 2013 - January 2014
Opower  November 2010 - October 2012
Adchemy  January 2010 - November 2010
Living City Consultants   June 2003 - October 2010
Adchemy  June 2007 - January 2010
Eurekster   October 2006 - March 2007
PayPal  June 2004 - June 2006
Youth Speaks   June 2000 - June 2005
Stanford University Graduate School of Business  August 2001 - June 2003

Skills
Agile Project Management, Product Evangelism, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, SaaS, E-commerce, Analytics, Mobile Devices, Start-ups, Strategy, Team Leadership, SEM, Project Management, Product Marketing, Agile Methodologies, Lead Generation, Business Development, Enterprise Software, Go-to-market Strategy, Program Management, User Experience, Web Analytics, CRM, Scrum, Online Marketing, Leadership, Product Development, Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Partnerships, Integration, Mobile Applications, Marketing, Business Planning

Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business   2001 — 2003
MBA

The Ohio State University   1996 — 1997
MA, Women's Studies

Miami University   1991 — 1996
BA, Psychology

Leticia Hernández (Linares) Leticia Hernández (Linares) San Francisco, California Details
Leticia Hernández (Linares)'s Youth Speaks Experience 2002 - 2007
Job Nonprofit Management; Arts Administration; Educator; Writer;
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
SF-CESS   July 2013 - Present
Intersection for the Arts  January 2008 - Present
San Francisco Unified School District  March 2011 - June 2013
GirlSource  August 2007 - December 2010
Galeria de la Raza  January 2000 - December 2010
WritersCorp   2007 - 2009
Making Waves, Branson School   December 2005 - June 2007
Youth Speaks   2002 - 2007
Jamestown Community Center  2003 - 2005
Children's Book Press  2001 - 2003

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Creative Writing, Art, Poetry, Grant Writing, Editing, Program Development, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Art Education, Teaching, Literature, Copy Editing, Arts, Writing, Nonprofits, Leadership, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Volunteer Management, Blogging, Higher Education, Proofreading

Education
University of Pennsylvania   1993 — 1997
M.A., Ph.d. candidacy, English, Urban Studies

Scripps College   1990 — 1993
B.A., English

Stephen Pickens Stephen Pickens Greater Seattle Area Details
Stephen Pickens's Youth Speaks Experience 2002 - 2004
Job Storekeeper Second Class in US Navy
Industry Military
Experience
US Navy  December 2004 - Present
Americorps (San Francisco Conservation Corps)   September 2002 - December 2004
Youth Speaks   2002 - 2004

Education
Skagit Valley College   2008 — 2008
Associates, Accounting

Northwood University   2005 — 2007
Associates, Accounting

Lissa Soep Lissa Soep San Francisco Bay Area Details
Lissa Soep's Youth Speaks Experience 2000 - Present
Job Senior Producer and Research Director at Youth Radio
Industry Media Production
Experience
Youth Radio  2000 - Present
Youth and Participatory Politics Research Network   2011 - Present
Youth Speaks   2000 - Present

Skills
Broadcast, Social Media, Digital Media, Leadership, New Media, Journalism, Blogging, Editing, Fundraising, Video Production, Grant Writing, Radio, Nonprofits, Research, Media Production, Content Strategy, Multimedia, Storytelling

Education
Stanford University   1994 — 2000

Brown University   1987 — 1991
BA

Jason Mateo Jason Mateo San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jason Mateo's Youth Speaks Experience July 1996 - July 2010
Job Director at UC Davis School of Education CRESS Center SAYS (Sacramento Area Youth Speaks)
Industry Entertainment
Experience
UC Davis School of Education CRESS Center   October 2009 - Present
Youth Speaks   July 1996 - July 2010

Education
San Francisco State University   1999 — 2003

Cassie Newman Cassie Newman San Francisco, California Details
Cassie Newman's Youth Speaks Experience March 2015 - Present
Job BNVI Manager, Grants and Consulting Services at Youth Speaks
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Youth Speaks   March 2015 - Present
Youth Speaks   September 2013 - March 2015
Berkeley Repertory Theatre  August 2012 - September 2013
New York Shakespeare Festival/ The Public Theater   November 2010 - July 2012
JOE'S PUB AT THE PUBLIC THEATER  December 2010 - June 2012
The Wild Honey Pie  February 2012 - May 2012
Ugly Rhino   2010 - 2010
The Public Theater  2009 - 2010

Skills
Relationship Building, Grant Writing, Business Writing, Interpersonal..., Fundraising, Budget Process, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Event Management, Creative Nonfiction..., Collaborative Problem..., Strategic Planning, Critical Thinking, Music Industry

Education
New York University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, graduated cum laude

California State University-East Bay
Financial Management for Nonprofits

New York University
School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Freelance Writing

Jackie Graves Jackie Graves San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jackie Graves's Youth Speaks Experience 2002 - 2003
Job English Instructor at Laney College
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Laney College  August 2004 - Present
Berkeley City College  January 2003 - May 2003
Youth Speaks   2002 - 2003
Mills College Upward Bound   2000 - 2002
Random House  2001 - 2001
Fortune Magazine  1992 - 1995
Teach For America  1990 - 1992

Skills
Curriculum Development, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Student Affairs, Student Development, Nonprofits, Program Development, Community Outreach, Creative Writing, Volunteer Management, Youth Development, Instructional Design, Public Speaking, Research, Editing, Microsoft Office, Program Evaluation, Classroom, Grants, Leadership Development, Student Engagement, Poetry, Workshop Facilitation, Tutoring, Copy Editing, Adult Education, Teacher Training, Critical Thinking, Staff Development, Academic Advising, E-Learning, Student Counseling, Career Counseling, History, Fundraising, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology

Education
Mills College   1998 — 2001
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing and Literature

Williams College   1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, Cum Laude

Ripe Fruit

Chinaka Hodge Chinaka Hodge San Francisco Bay Area Details
Chinaka Hodge's Youth Speaks Experience August 2006 - August 2009
Job Full Time Artist at Chinaka Hodge, Inc.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Chinaka Hodge, Inc.   August 2012 - Present
Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse   August 2009 - August 2010
Youth Speaks   August 2006 - August 2009
Youth Speaks   June 2006 - July 2007
New York University  August 2002 - May 2006

Skills
Editing, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Program Development, Community Outreach, Blogging, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Social Media, Event Planning, Teaching, Fundraising, Research, Volunteer Management, Copy Editing, Non-profits

Education
University of Southern California   2010 — 2012
Masters of Fine Arts, School of Cinematic Arts, Writing for Film and TV

New York University   2002 — 2006
BA, English, Performance Studies, Education

Ninive Calegari Ninive Calegari San Francisco Bay Area Details
Ninive Calegari's Youth Speaks Experience February 2014 - February 2015
Job CEO and Founder at Paperclip Consultants
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Paperclip Consultants   January 2015 - Present
The Teacher Salary Project   2008 - Present
Youth Speaks   February 2014 - February 2015
826 National  2005 - 2010
826 Valencia  2002 - 2008
Leadership High School  1998 - 2000

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Social Media, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Board Development, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Copywriting, Nonprofits, Event Management, Project Management, Youth Development, Program Development, Teaching, Research, Creative Writing, Leadership

Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Education   1994 — 1995
Masters in Teaching and Curriculum

Middlebury College   1989 — 1993
Bachelors, Political Science and Studio Art

Jonathan Remple Jonathan Remple San Francisco, California Details
Jonathan Remple's Youth Speaks Experience July 2012 - September 2013
Job Filmmaker / Producer
Industry Media Production
Experience
The What Took You So Long Foundation   July 2014 - Present
Fulbright Commission  December 2012 - Present
Galvanize Inc  September 2014 - May 2015
PBS' Independent Lens   May 2012 - December 2014
Youth Speaks   July 2012 - September 2013
Kiva.org  April 2012 - August 2012
RelayRides  May 2012 - July 2012
Niger Food Relief   June 2010 - July 2012
GIZ  December 2011 - February 2012
Fulbright  November 2010 - September 2011

Skills
Volunteer Management, Event Management, French, Campaign Management, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Website Development, Campaign Optimization, English, Culture Building, Sub-Saharan Africa, South East Asia, Non-profits, Creative Writing, Qualitative Research, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Research, International Relations, International..., Data Analysis, Facebook, Program Development, Community Development, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Marketing, Leadership, Teaching, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Social Media, Editing, Social Networking, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Human Rights, Storytelling, Video, Public Relations, Web Marketing, Organizational Culture, Journalism, Event Planning, Writing, Program Management, Management

Education
Boston University   2006 — 2010
B.A., Cum Laude, Distinction in History

l'Université Abdou Moumouni   2009 — 2009
Study Abroad in French, Islamic History, Xarma Language, Cultural Sensitivity, Wood Artisan Apprencticeship

Archbishop Mitty High School

M.C. K~Swift M.C. K~Swift Oakland, California Details
M.C. K~Swift's Youth Speaks Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Lead Artist at Youth Speaks
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Youth Speaks   August 2014 - Present
New Rap Order   Associate Program Director; Youth Offender Outreach ProgramsART START IncorporatedMarch 2011 - September 2013
Urban Word NYC  2004 - 2006

Skills
Non-profits, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Teaching, Editing, Creative Writing, Social Media, Research, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Blogging, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Youth Development, Public Relations, Social Networking

Education
SUNY Stony Brook   2001 — 2003
English

Justie Huff Justie Huff Greater Atlanta Area Details
Justie Huff's Youth Speaks Experience March 2015 - August 2015
Job
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Northstar Psychological Services   August 2015 - Present
Youth Speaks   March 2015 - August 2015
Youth Speaks   June 2014 - February 2015
Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise (PACE)   September 2012 - May 2014
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh  August 2013 - April 2014
COTRIC Early Headstart   June 2013 - August 2013
GlobeCoRe, Inc. Psychological & Global Consulting Services   October 2010 - August 2012
United States Department of Defense  July 2010 - November 2011
Georgia State University  October 2010 - August 2011
Forever Family   September 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Capacity Building, Community Outreach, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Grants, Social Services, Nonprofits, Mental Health, Fundraising, Training

Education
University of Pittsburgh   2012 — 2013
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Administration

Georgia State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Social Work

Graciela Olguin Graciela Olguin Oakland, California Details
Graciela Olguin's Youth Speaks Experience 2009 - 2011
Job Student at Mills College
Industry Public Policy
Experience
California Family Health Council  September 2015 - Present
ACLU  January 2014 - May 2014
Youth Speaks   2009 - 2011

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Policy Analysis

Education
Mills College   2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Ethnic Studies and Public Policy, Junior