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Feruza Legass

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Tech Facilitator

Techedify
Sacramento
05.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for diverse student groups, from elementary to adult learners.
  • Managed classroom environment to foster engagement and participation.
  • Instructed students in technology literacy skills, enhancing digital competence across age ranges.

Campus Organizer

Public Interest Research Group
Berkley
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive campus outreach strategy to engage students.
  • Facilitated workshops on topics such as civic engagement, voter registration, and coalition building.
  • Worked within CA state policy and ways to enhance campaigns towards passing state laws.

Program Coordinator/AmeriCorps Member

Reading Partners
Washington
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • Supports the growth of literacy rates within 22 DC regional schools
  • Manage student and tutor data records, and track student progress
  • Arrange day to day sit operations including scheduling student sessions
  • Forge and maintain positive relationships with students, families, tutors, and school staff to create a welcoming tutoring environment

Youth Advisor

Ethiopian Community Center
01.2016 - 05.2024
  • Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences
  • Supported and mentored students in developing skills to become successful in the community

Outreach Coordinator

University Of Oregon, Multicultural Center
Eugene
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Created and implemented print and digital public awareness campaign to increase awareness of the Multicultural Center
  • Improved access to resources for underprivileged communities by connecting them with essential services offered by our center
  • Facilitated strong relationships with community members by hosting local events, serving as a liaison between the organization and students

Research Fellow

University of Oregon
Eugene
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Optimized experimental protocols by refining procedures based on preliminary testing results and feedback from peers
  • Presented research findings at academic conferences, increasing visibility of the university's undergraduate research program
  • Developed unique research into Women's studies
  • Recorded data from research to allow for accurate analysis, from various sources

Campaign Intern

County Commissioner Laurie Trieger
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Enhanced voter engagement through door-to-door canvassing and phone banking efforts
  • Maximized advertising efforts by bringing campaign efforts to my fellow student classmates
  • Successfully organized for the use of clean energy use within the city of Eugene's public transportation systems
  • Cultivated a supportive team environment by assisting fellow interns with their tasks when needed

Intern

Democratic Party of Lane County
Eugene
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Enhanced voter engagement through door-to-door canvassing and phone banking efforts
  • Increased campaign awareness by developing and distributing marketing materials
  • Successfully worked to get Congressman Peter Defazio and Congresswoman Val Hoyle re-elected

Education

Bachelors of Arts - Women and Gender studies

University of Oregon
12.2023

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Salesforce Experience
  • Easy adapter
  • Social
  • Time Manager
  • Independent Research
  • Organization

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Tech Facilitator

Techedify
05.2025 - Current

Campus Organizer

Public Interest Research Group
10.2024 - 04.2025

Program Coordinator/AmeriCorps Member

Reading Partners
10.2023 - 06.2024

Outreach Coordinator

University Of Oregon, Multicultural Center
09.2022 - 09.2023

Research Fellow

University of Oregon
06.2022 - 06.2023

Campaign Intern

County Commissioner Laurie Trieger
11.2019 - 11.2020

Intern

Democratic Party of Lane County
11.2019 - 01.2020

Youth Advisor

Ethiopian Community Center
01.2016 - 05.2024

Bachelors of Arts - Women and Gender studies

University of Oregon
Feruza Legass