Hera Omondi
Providence,RI
Summary
Hera Omondi is a Black Kenyan Lesbian, artist, and a passionate advocate for justice, community development, and equitable access to mental health resources and creative spaces for marginalized groups. With a strong background in program management, education, and advocacy, she is committed to fostering inclusive and supportive environments through compassionate leadership and innovative initiatives.
Interests
- Black liberation
- Queer liberation
- Female empowerment
- Community development
- Equitable and accessible mental health resources
- Equitable and quality access to art and creative spaces for marginalized groups.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Wellness Intern
Racial and Environmental Justice Committee
Providence, RI
01.2024 - Current
- Champion Compassionate Advocacy: Uphold a philosophy of care and empathy in all interactions and advocacy efforts, embodying the principles of environmental justice through compassionate leadership and respectful engagement.
- Promote Wellness Integration: Infuse principles of wellness and care into all REJC activities, fostering an environment that prioritizes the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of impacted communities.
- Skills Development: Learn and apply organizational skills tailored to environmental justice initiatives, ensuring efficient and effective project implementation.
Program Assistant
Brown University
Providence, RI
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Designed and executed two programs each day to enhance community connections, promote well-being, and support academic success.
- Managed and staffed supply room for program materials, overseeing supply organization, inventory management, and check-in/check-out procedures.
- Collaborated on designing and implementing programs while assisting with the creation of a compatible staff schedule.
Psychology and Neuroscience Teaching Assistant
UC Berkeley National Student Leadership Conference
Berkeley, CA
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Provided one-on-one support for all students.
- Organized educational activities such as field trips and assemblies.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on psychology and neuroscience-based topics.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
Community Team Member
Cambridge Innovation Center, CIC
Providence, RI
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed relationships with CIC clients.
- Creatively found ways to meet a broad range of client requests.
- Responded to requests efficiently and personally.
- Assisted in onboarding new clients, including adding new client employees to computer systems, getting them keys to their new office, etc.
Research and Marketing Intern
The Nest
Providence, RI
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Researched and developed creative content for social media and website.
- Increased social media presence to promote specific products.
- Researched customer opinions and marketing strategies.
Program Manager
Inspiring Minds
Providence, RI
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Ran internship program for BIPOC youth (15-19) to participate in Explorers, a paid internship program for future teachers.
- Helped Explorers experience in-school tutoring and mentoring program with Providence Public Elementary Schools.
- Implemented plans designed for individual youth's specific needs.
- Managed teams throughout multiple projects.
- Made and delivered reports, program review presentations and other program status updates.
Co-Treasurer, Board Member, Staff Member
Young Voices RI
Providence, RI
03.2018 - 06.2021
- Reconciled accounts with statements and invoices on monthly basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies to maintain records accuracy.
- Created yearly and quarterly budgets and completed accounts receivable and payable tasks each quarter.
- Designed and produced financial reports for internal and external auditing.
- Helped the organization raise $50,000 at annual Emerging Brilliance event.
- assisted with the recruitment, engagement, and retention of all youth in Leadership Training Academy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Behavioral Health Science
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI2024
High School Diploma -
Classical High School
Providence, RI06.2021
Skills
- Policy evaluation
- Team building and leadership
- Financial leadership
- Data analysis
- Marketing expertise
- Policy development
- Planning and coordination
- Skilled facilitator
- Social media digital marketing
- Intersectional identities
- Community informed mindset
Languages
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Program Assistant
Brown University
06.2024 - 07.2024
Structural Wellness Intern
Racial and Environmental Justice Committee
01.2024 - Current
Psychology and Neuroscience Teaching Assistant
UC Berkeley National Student Leadership Conference
07.2023 - 08.2023
Community Team Member
Cambridge Innovation Center, CIC
08.2022 - 12.2023
Research and Marketing Intern
The Nest
10.2021 - 05.2022
Program Manager
Inspiring Minds
07.2021 - 08.2021
Co-Treasurer, Board Member, Staff Member
Young Voices RI
03.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Behavioral Health Science
Rhode Island College
High School Diploma -
Classical High School