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Katina Smith

Katina Smith

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record as President and Co-Founder of Advocates for Africa, driving impactful child sponsorship initiatives and community development projects. Skilled in strategic planning and operations management, I fostered relationships through empathy and effective communication, enhancing health and sanitation in underserved communities.


Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President and Co-Founder

Advocates for Africa
05.2014 - 05.2025


  • Established a robust child sponsorship initiative that connects donors with children in need across Africa.
  • Focused on providing essentials such as education, clean water, nutritious meals, and healthcare to sponsored children.
  • Implemented projects aimed at improving entire communities, through a Life Center Project that provides vulnerable women vocational training in sewing and basket weaving.
  • Addressed issues like poverty, illiteracy, and lack of access to clean water through comprehensive programs.
  • Led and implemented hygiene training programs to promote sanitation and self-worth to village women in Africa.

Missionary

AGWM
02.2010 - 05.2013
  • Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
  • Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to village community groups.
  • Developed effective communication skills by interacting with diverse populations in various settings.
  • Established village hygiene training programs within the community to promote health and sanitation.
  • Enhanced cultural understanding by learning local customs and incorporating them into daily interactions.

Education

GED -

State of Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Skills

  • Leadership team building
  • Organizational leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Employee relations
  • Operations management
  • Staff training
  • Project management
  • Operations oversight
  • Event planning
  • Staff management
  • Program management
  • Remote team management

Certification

Certified in Village Hygiene and Sanitation


Timeline

President and Co-Founder

Advocates for Africa
05.2014 - 05.2025

Missionary

AGWM
02.2010 - 05.2013

GED -

State of Oklahoma

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