Amir McFerren
New Haven,CT
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Publicity Chair
Yale Generational AfAm Students Association
New Haven, CT
04.2025 - Current
- Planned and promoted events engaging Generational African American students across Yale; served on the organization’s executive board.
- Designed promotional materials and managed digital outreach for GAASA and its events.
Trip Leader/Support Crew Member
Yale First Year Outdoor Orientation Trips (FOOT)
New Haven, CT
03.2025 - Current
- Led and supported multi-day backpacking trips for incoming first-year students, fostering community.
- Mentored new students during their transition to college life through team-building and leadership activities.
Business Manager
Yale Gospel Choir
New Haven, CT
11.2024 - Current
- Managed logistics and business operations, including booking performances and coordinating schedules.
- Performed as a singer with the Yale Undergraduate Student Gospel Choir.
DJ/Photo Team Member
WYBCx Yale Student Radio
New Haven, CT
10.2024 - Current
- Hosted a weekly internet radio show focused on the history of Black music.
- Photographed concerts and station events.
Volunteer
Sunrise Cafe
New Haven, CT
05.2024 - Current
- Volunteered weekly in soup kitcehn assisting with food preparation and distribution to community members.
Kitchen Staffer/Counselor's Assistant/Counselor
Incarnation Camp
Ivoryton, CT
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked in food service and supervised children at a sleepaway summer camp.
- Collaborated with staff teams to support daily operations and create a safe, engaging environment for campers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Yale University
New Haven, CT01-2028
IES Abroad Madrid
Madrid, Spain01-2025
High School Diploma -
Hopkins School
New Haven, CT06-2024
Skills
- Legal and historical research
- Analytical and persuasive writing
- Event planning and project coordination
- Community engagement
- Spanish (advanced reading and conversational proficiency)
Timeline
Publicity Chair
Yale Generational AfAm Students Association
04.2025 - Current
Trip Leader/Support Crew Member
Yale First Year Outdoor Orientation Trips (FOOT)
03.2025 - Current
Business Manager
Yale Gospel Choir
11.2024 - Current
DJ/Photo Team Member
WYBCx Yale Student Radio
10.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Sunrise Cafe
05.2024 - Current
Kitchen Staffer/Counselor's Assistant/Counselor
Incarnation Camp
06.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History
Yale University
IES Abroad Madrid
High School Diploma -
Hopkins School