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Aliyah Musaliar

Seattle,United States

Summary

Program manager adept in project management and community engagement. Successfully expanded program and inclusive STEM+A opportunities. Skilled in partnership development and multi-channel communications, I excel in building relationships and driving impactful initiatives for diverse King County families.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SPIN Forward Program Manager

STEM Paths Innovation Network
08.2024 - Current
  • Supervise a team of 5 staff and direct 10+ monthly volunteers, providing training, performance feedback, and professional development to ensure high-quality program delivery.
  • Expanded program reach by 20% and built on the middle-school cohort initiative, serving 144 students in 2024 (99% students of color), fostering inclusive, equity-centered STEM+A learning opportunities.
  • Managed a $325,000 program budget, overseeing county, corporate, and individual grants, ensuring fiscal compliance, strategic allocation, and reporting to funders.
  • Cultivated and managed partnerships with King County, Blue Origin, Microsoft, UW Medicine, Allen School, TomBoyX, Green River Community College, Bellevue College, and local nonprofits to co-create programs, mentorship pipelines, and hands-on STEM+A workshops.
  • Co-developed marketing and outreach materials with contractors for families, grantors, and community partners, building a cohesive SPIN Forward brand identity.
  • Orchestrated 1–2 events each month and large-scale field days engaging 40–50 youth per event, overseeing logistics, transportation, and equity-centered programming.
  • Strengthened community and family engagement using multi-channel communications, including email, social media, newsletters, family-community groups, and platforms like Peachjar and intranets such as Apricot.
  • Monitored and evaluated program outcomes, translating metrics into reports for strategic planning, funding proposals, and stakeholder communications.

SPIN Forward Program Coordinator

STEM Paths Innovation Network
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Launched and led the first middle-school cohort for SPIN Girls, expanding program outreach and establishing the foundation for the program’s largest cohort.
  • Coordinated logistics for lab days and monthly field trips, managing vendors, food, supplies, and transportation for all cohorts.
  • Developed and nurtured current partnerships with local STEM+A organizations to deliver free, hands-on programming for youth and families.
  • Planned and executed the annual Capstone event, showcasing youth public-speaking presentations to families, community partners, and staff to over 150 attendees.

Educator

Geeking Out Kids of Color (GOKiC)
12.2022 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated weekly culturally responsive STEM+A sessions using Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) techniques, ensuring content was inclusive and relevant for BIPOC youth.
  • Designed and implemented engaging, inclusive lessons and curriculum across multiple grade levels, fostering peer-assisted learning and promoting equitable educational outcomes.
  • Collected and analyzed participant feedback via surveys to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement of educational content.

Organizing, Policy & Communications Coordinator

Collective Justice
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Collaborated on participatory defense campaigns, supporting survivors and their families to navigate legal processes and reduce incarceration, demonstrating advocacy and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Facilitated, planned, and organized weekly community meetings and action initiatives, building grassroots support and strengthening organizational networks.
  • Spearheaded the development of an intranet system, improving document management, privacy, and staff onboarding, showcasing leadership in creating efficient operational systems.

Community Engagement, Youth Mentor & Producer

KUOW
07.2017 - 05.2023
  • Led development and fundraising for public events, including co-hosting “Civic Saturday: Creatively Deviating From the College Path” in partnership with Citizen University and local poet Shin Yu Pai, demonstrating expertise in event planning and resource acquisition.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to youth navigating personal and professional challenges, fostering resilience and leadership development.
  • Researched, developed, and pitched stories reflecting diverse community perspectives, including South Asian, Queer, and Trans communities, ensuring inclusive representation.
  • Produced award-winning stories through collaboration with KUOW staff and peers, showcasing project management and cross-team coordination skills.
  • Developed curriculum for the College Fellowship program, emphasizing youth learning, engagement, and leadership.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Societies And Justice | Philosophy (Ethics)

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-2021

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Partnership Development
  • Multi-Channel Outreach
  • Strategic planning

Certification

University of Washington - Full-Stack Web Developer Certificate
Junior-Level Developer trained with several front-end and back-end coding languages (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Express.js)

Accomplishments

2020 – Henry Bridges Center for Labor Studies Award, Labor History Video

2018 – New York Times Student Podcast Winner

2018 – NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Award, Health & Fitness Coverage

2018 – Interactive Media Award, Alliance for Women in Media Gracies Award

Timeline

SPIN Forward Program Manager

STEM Paths Innovation Network
08.2024 - Current

SPIN Forward Program Coordinator

STEM Paths Innovation Network
12.2023 - 08.2024

Educator

Geeking Out Kids of Color (GOKiC)
12.2022 - 12.2023

Organizing, Policy & Communications Coordinator

Collective Justice
03.2022 - 07.2023

Community Engagement, Youth Mentor & Producer

KUOW
07.2017 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Societies And Justice | Philosophy (Ethics)

University of Washington

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