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HIBA SALIH

HIBA SALIH

Charlotte,North Carolina

Summary

Accomplished in nonprofit leadership and strategic planning, I spearheaded initiatives at Global Prosperity Collaborative, significantly impacting over 3,000 community members annually. Expert in fundraising and stakeholder engagement, I secured $3M+ in grants, fostering inclusive communities through advocacy and program design. My approach combines operational oversight with a commitment to trauma-informed practices, driving meaningful change.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
14
14

Certifications

11
11

Volunteering Experiences

1
1

TEDx Talk

Work History

Co-Founder and Operations & Development Director

Global Prosperity Collaborative
Charlotte, NC
03.2019 - Current
  • Spearheaded the establishment of GPC, fostering safe and inclusive communities through strategic programming and advocacy
  • Designed and implemented programs addressing racial, economic, and social disparities, serving over 3,000 community members annually
  • Led fundraising efforts, securing $3M+ in private and public grants, and built relationships with key stakeholders
  • Directed daily operations, including budget management, compliance, and team leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
  • Facilitated trauma-informed programming, supporting healing and resilience in diverse populations

Senior Program Officer

Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Charlotte, NC
03.2019 - Current
  • Managed $3M+ in government and private funding to support affordable housing, workforce development, and financial inclusion initiatives
  • Built a network of seven Business Development Organizations, supporting over 3,000 minority and women-owned businesses
  • Developed capacity-building models for grassroots organizations, enhancing governance, financial controls, and service delivery
  • Designed and implemented community assessments and innovative programs, including Charlotte’s first Financial Opportunity Center

Program Manager, Youth and Health

International Rescue Committee
Baltimore, MD
07.2015 - 10.2016
  • Directed health and youth programs serving 870 refugee families, focusing on access to healthcare, education, and economic mobility
  • Secured multi-year funding to stabilize and expand programs, including maternal health, community gardening, and youth mentorship
  • Built partnerships with government, health systems, and community organizations to enhance program reach and impact

Global Health Program Specialist

Association of American Medical Colleges
Washington, DC
01.2013 - 09.2016
  • Expanded the organization’s network in the MENA region by 200%, facilitating medical student exchanges and global collaborations
  • Designed and implemented strategic initiatives, resulting in increased participation from international medical schools and stakeholders

Education

Master of Science (MS) - Public Health and Tropical Diseases

University of Medical Science and Technology
Sudan

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) -

University of Juba, College of Medicine
Sudan

Skills

  • Nonprofit leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Fundraising
  • Resource development
  • Advocacy
  • Public policy influence
  • Program design
  • Program implementation
  • Coalition building
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Staff development
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Crisis intervention
  • Trauma-informed practices
  • Public speaking
  • Community engagement
  • Financial management
  • Operational oversight

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certificate in Sustainable Financing, In Progress, NYU
  • Executive Directors Guide to Human Resources Certificate, NonprofitReady
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Lead the Change Certificate, NonprofitReady
  • Human Rights Certification, United for Human Rights International
  • Certificate of Medical Internship, Federal Ministry of Health Sudan

Languages

  • English, Fluent
  • Arabic, Fluent

Accomplishments

Managing a network of seven regional and local Business Development Organizations BDOs and creating a BDO ecosystem impacting 3000+ BIPOC and women-owned small businesses.

Building the capacity of Community Development Cooperations providing Affordable Housing and other Social Determinants of Health Services to 2060+ individuals through Managing $3+Million of HUD Reimbursement Funds.

Managing $600+k of private funds to uplift the first Financial Opportunity Center® in Charlotte. Supporting raising $2+Million through grant successful grant applications.

Managed daily operations to train 105 international students in dental, nursing, and emergency medical technician training programs at seven partner US universities.

Led a team of fourteen FT and PT staff to deliver health and school youth services in-home and on-site to 870 refugee families resettling in Baltimore City, MD.

Exceeded the goal of increasing VSLO’s network of international medical schools in the MENA region by 200% (from one partner medical school to 45 in 2 years)

Timeline

Co-Founder and Operations & Development Director

Global Prosperity Collaborative
03.2019 - Current

Senior Program Officer

Local Initiatives Support Corporation
03.2019 - Current

Program Manager, Youth and Health

International Rescue Committee
07.2015 - 10.2016

Global Health Program Specialist

Association of American Medical Colleges
01.2013 - 09.2016

Master of Science (MS) - Public Health and Tropical Diseases

University of Medical Science and Technology

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) -

University of Juba, College of Medicine
HIBA SALIH