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Feli Songolo

Feli Songolo

Portland

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience designing curriculum to fit organizational needs, managing social media platforms to increase engagement, and mentoring young people to foster leadership, personal growth, and community impact. Proven track record of refining educational strategies, facilitating meaningful dialogue, and building cross-cultural understanding through various roles in teaching, mentorship, and community advocacy. Strong background in program development, youth empowerment, and interfaith dialogue for community transformation, with a specialization in experiential learning and values-driven leadership development.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

CURRICULUM DESIGN & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Word Is Bond
09.2024 - Current
  • Designing curriculum tailored for young Black men, managing social media platforms to enhance engagement, and collaborating with youth to foster personal growth, leadership development, and community involvement

YOUTH MENTOR & FACILITATOR

BridgePamoja
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Developed and led lesson plans to facilitate meaningful dialogue between African and African American students at Parkrose High School and Middle School, fostering mutual understanding, cultural exchange, and community building

TEACHER

David Douglas
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Honed teaching, public speaking, and cross-cultural communication skills
  • Reworked curriculum to better suit students' needs, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of historical knowledge

CURRICULUM DESIGNER & YOUTH FACILITATOR

Oregon Alliance for Gun Safety
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Hired as Independent Contractor, built a Gun Violence Prevention Curriculum that launched at SEI in summer of 2024, hosted regular meetings for youth to foster community

Education

Regional Studies - Concentration in Africa

Georgetown University
Washington, DC
05.2023

Skills

  • Curriculum Design
  • Educational Program Development
  • Social Media Management
  • Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Conversation Facilitator
  • Speech writing
  • Community engagement
  • Website management
  • Graphic Design

Languages

Swahili

Timeline

CURRICULUM DESIGN & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Word Is Bond
09.2024 - Current

YOUTH MENTOR & FACILITATOR

BridgePamoja
01.2024 - 06.2024

TEACHER

David Douglas
01.2024 - 06.2024

CURRICULUM DESIGNER & YOUTH FACILITATOR

Oregon Alliance for Gun Safety
08.2023 - 01.2024

Regional Studies - Concentration in Africa

Georgetown University
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