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