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Adiza Hamda

Memphis,United States

Summary

I am a highly motivated professional with a strong background in public policy and advocacy, seeking an opportunity to contribute my skills and knowledge to Walmart Policy Lab's "Inclusive Digital Economy" project. Combining creative thinking and analytical acumen, I will significantly contribute to research, logistical, and strategic support. I excel in collaborative team environments, where my preparedness, meticulous attention to detail and immense contribution to projects consistently drive excellence across all facets of my work.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Policy & Advocacy Intern

Tennessee Nonprofit Network
09.2023 - Current
  • Working closely with the Director of Public Policy to collaborate with internal and external partners on public policy research initiatives
  • Securing advocacy opportunities and managing logistics to increase outreach and impact within the State nonprofit sector
  • Conduct research on pivotal legislative issues and submit various reports to provide data-driven insights crucial for program strategy and sustainability
  • Provide technical assistance, training, and resources to enhance partner nonprofits' operations and capacity-building by 55%

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of Memphis
01.2022 - Current
  • Actively contributed to the development of the 2023 State of the Mid-South Nonprofit Sector Report identifying key trends and insight into the sector's challenges
  • Contributing to the development of robust research projects through data collection, survey designs, policy proposals, and authoring of white papers
  • Proficiently execute quantitative and qualitative data analysis using advanced tools such as Stata and SPSS

Community Engagement Intern

Vitalant
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Developed relationships with key stakeholders and conducted stakeholder mappings in key issue areas to ensure program alignment and collaboration
  • Led the development of Vitalant's Youth Leadership framework increasing youth participation by 35%
  • Diligently flagged compliance issues for management's attention, ensuring regulatory adherence

Project Support Officer

Youth Empowerment
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Managed procurement and analyzed financial cycles, resulting in an average cost savings of 15%
  • Contributed to complex, time-sensitive deliverables by coordinating cross-functional project teams and successfully implemented 5 innovative projects

Education

Master Of Public Administration - Public Management & Policy

University Of Memphis
Accra, Ghana
12.2023

Bachelor Of Arts - Geography And Resource Development

University Of Ghana
05.2018

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microsoft Office Products
  • Qualitative Research
  • SPSS
  • Stata Software
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Public Policy & Advocacy Intern

Tennessee Nonprofit Network
09.2023 - Current

Community Engagement Intern

Vitalant
01.2023 - 05.2023

Graduate Research Assistant

University Of Memphis
01.2022 - Current

Project Support Officer

Youth Empowerment
01.2021 - 09.2021

Master Of Public Administration - Public Management & Policy

University Of Memphis

Bachelor Of Arts - Geography And Resource Development

University Of Ghana
Adiza Hamda