AFSHIN VALANI
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Recent graduate passionate about data-driven public policy solutions. Familiar with reviewing regulations, legislation and policies. Strong knowledge of community engagement principles, economic development, project management, and statistical analysis. Excellent writing, presentation and public speaking skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant
Emory University Office of Civic and Community Engagement
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day campus and community programming activities.
- Processed documents and materials, including time sheets, travel reimbursements, and budget transfers.
- Prepared clearly written and formatted documents, brochures, and newsletters for internal and external program use.
- Conducted program evaluation research and analyzed results to create impact reports.
Tennessee Leaders of Tomorrow Internship
Tennessee Department Of Economic Development
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched workforce, demographics, suppliers/customers, business costs, taxes, and business incentives for companies considering locating or expanding in Georgia.
- Assisted with the analysis of financial models for proposed market investments and funding programs.
- Assisted with grant applications and grant management.
- Performed administrative assignments, participated in special projects and community events.
Research Assistant
Emory University Department Of Political Science
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis on topics regarding collaborative governance, neighborhood revitalization, and comprehensive local poverty reduction strategies.
- Assisted with the study of the Atlanta Housing Authority’s Moving to Work Demonstration to assess the effects of public housing innovations on the well-being of low- and moderate-income families.
Legislative Research and Policy Intern
Association Of County Commissions Of Georgia
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Tracked local legislation, covered legislative committees and floor action, compiled data on the origin of Georgia counties.
- Helped update county revenue and expenditure data.
- Tracked and compiled data on primary elections.
Policy Research Intern
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted essential research regarding pressing home-ownership and tenancy issues, including landlord tax delinquency, government designated revitalization areas, land banking and abandoned housing, Community Reinvestment Act credits/partnerships with banks, and comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategies
Global Urban Programming Intern
Habitat For Humanity
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Contributed to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of urban program strategies.
- Assisted development of a toolkit of practice-guiding documents and resources for HFHI’s national entities on themes such as global urban housing models of intervention, policies and regulatory frameworks for inclusive urban housing.
Fellow
Kenneth Cole Community Building and Social Change Fellowship
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked with a small team to plan and implement a research-based project for the Georgia Conservancy and Covington Housing Authority.
- Implemented survey design and community engagement principles to host community events and conduct community surveys regarding housing perception.
- Analyzed survey results, and created deliverables for Covington Housing Authority to use in annual report.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Policy Analysis, Minor in Economics
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.2023
Skills
- Policy Research
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Research and Data Management
- Community Engagement
Timeline
Tennessee Leaders of Tomorrow Internship
Tennessee Department Of Economic Development
05.2022 - 08.2022
Legislative Research and Policy Intern
Association Of County Commissions Of Georgia
01.2022 - 04.2022
Program Assistant
Emory University Office of Civic and Community Engagement
08.2021 - 05.2023
Policy Research Intern
Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise
05.2021 - 08.2021
Global Urban Programming Intern
Habitat For Humanity
05.2020 - 07.2020
Research Assistant
Emory University Department Of Political Science
10.2019 - 05.2022
Fellow
Kenneth Cole Community Building and Social Change Fellowship
08.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Public Policy Analysis, Minor in Economics
Emory University
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