Ayub Elmi
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated professional, combining ownership of a therapeutic center with background in Political Science and research. My mission is to empower individuals through innovative care and informed policy changes, bridging the gap between these two worlds for a more inclusive society.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder/Executive Director of Operations
Beyond The Spectrum ABA Center
2023.01 - Current
- Founded and established Beyond The Spectrum, specializing in providing comprehensive services to individuals on the autism spectrum.
- Developed and implemented client-focused programs and interventions, ensuring individualized support and progress tracking.
- Recruited, trained, and managed a team of dedicated professionals, fostering a collaborative and compassionate work culture.
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory requirements, including state licensing and accreditation standards.
- Created and managed the center's budget, ensuring financial sustainability through grant writing, fundraising, and responsible fiscal management.
- Collaborated with local schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to build partnerships and enhance support services.
- Acted as a liaison between clients and families, providing guidance, resources, and emotional support throughout their journey.
- Continuously updated knowledge and skills through professional development, attending workshops, conferences, and staying current with research in the field.
Communications Officer
Defend Defenders
2020.07 - 2022.12
- Manage Defend Defenders’ public profile, both online and offline;
- Contribute to Defend Defenders’ media and communication strategy for the coming 5 years;
- Produce regular media and communications output, including press releases and a monthly newsletter;
- Develop informative/promotional videos, photos, and infographics;
- Ensure good working relations with strategic media actors;
- Assist the advocacy, research and communications department in its communications strategies and output at the UN Human Rights Council and African Commission on Human and Peoples’
- Rights; Identify, explore, and utilize strategic chances for communication to highlight the work of
- Defend Defenders and the situation of human rights defenders, including online and offline campaigns; and Train and support human rights defenders in strategic and effective communications.
Manager
Nonviolence International NY
2018.12 - 2020.05
- Support and perform with multiple directors to develop, execute, and continuously improve key strategies while improving operations and managing a diverse set of projects
- Mentor and train researches while supporting the development of their content
- Collect research to uncover solutions for Sustainable Development Agenda
- Attend UN ECOSOC and IANSA conferences to collect data in supporting Peace Building and Disarment
Production Associate
MTV News
2016.07 - 2018.11
- Interviewed delegates, protesters, and students during the Presidential Debate
- Assisted production with various day-to-day projects, artist interviews, and podcasts
- Assisted senior producer with filming documentaries for the Republican and Democratic
- National Conventions
- Supported the production of the VMA’s Live Stream, daily “MTV News Hits,” Facebook Live
- Videos, and Photoshoots
- Supported Staff Writer in research process for editorial purposes
- Produced and Showcased “Muslim in America Experience”
Education
Masters of Arts - Political Science (International Relations
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY2019
Master of Arts - Political Science
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH2016
Skills
- Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports Administrative Training, DHS, 2022
- ABA Clinical Training, Holland Center, 2022
- RBT Training, Autism Partnership Foundation, 2022
- Program development and evaluation
- Crisis intervention and behavior management
- Advocacy and community outreach
- Data analysis and reporting
- Staff development and training
- Cultural competence and diversity awareness
Certification
- Covered on CBS News 2023 "Autism Intervention Center Beyond The Spectrum"
- Founded Beyond The Spectrum 2022
- Certificate of Entrepreneurship Completion, Neighborhood Development Center, 2022
- Awarded Micro-grant from African Development Center, 2021
- Present on FGM at the United Nations Commission on Status of Women (2018-2019)
- Featured on The Fader Magazine " How 7 Young Artists of the Somali diaspora are shaping culture today". 2017
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Founder/Executive Director of Operations
Beyond The Spectrum ABA Center
2023.01 - Current
Communications Officer
Defend Defenders
2020.07 - 2022.12
Manager
Nonviolence International NY
2018.12 - 2020.05
Production Associate
MTV News
2016.07 - 2018.11
Masters of Arts - Political Science (International Relations
Long Island University
Master of Arts - Political Science
Cleveland State University
- Covered on CBS News 2023 "Autism Intervention Center Beyond The Spectrum"
- Founded Beyond The Spectrum 2022
- Certificate of Entrepreneurship Completion, Neighborhood Development Center, 2022
- Awarded Micro-grant from African Development Center, 2021
- Present on FGM at the United Nations Commission on Status of Women (2018-2019)
- Featured on The Fader Magazine " How 7 Young Artists of the Somali diaspora are shaping culture today". 2017
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