Mariam Y. Ndiaye
State College,USA
Summary
International Affairs graduate student specializing in humanitarian response and human rights, with a minor in African studies, and professional experience in technical communications, academic support, women's empowerment, and public sector diplomacy. Strong background in content creation, stakeholder engagement, event coordination, and cross-cultural collaboration. Fluent in French and professionally proficient in English.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Specialist
penn state lion line
State College, Pennsylvania
02.2026 - Current
- Engaged over 500,000 alumni parents and university stakeholders through high-volume communication channels.
- Cultivated strong relationships with donors by effectively conveying philanthropy's impact.
- Boosted donor participation rates through targeted outreach and engagement strategies.
- Maintained precise donor records, pledge documentation, and call notes using CRM and fundraising software.
Part-Time Technical Communications Specialist
College of the Liberal Arts - African Studies
State College, Pennsylvania
11.2025 - Current
- Produce and edit digital content for academic and public
- Support communication strategies for African Studies programs and initiatives
- Collaborate with faculty and administrative staff on communications projects
Course Assistant - Colloquium
Pennsylvania State University
State College, Pennsylvania
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Supervise graduate students during class sessions
- Hold office hours and provide academic guidance outside of class
- Grade assignments, exams, and group projects
Presidential Intern
Hillary Clinton Center for Women's Empowerment
Ifrane, Morocco
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted in organizing conferences and workshops on women's leadership and empowerment
- Managed the Center's digital platforms and social media presence
- Worked directly with local communities to promote women's economic and social empowerment
Intern
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
, Côte d'Ivoire
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Draal correspondence and administrative documents
- Participated in inter-ministerial meetings and diplomatic briefings
- Gained hands-on experience in diplomatic protocol and public administration
Education
Master of International Affairs - Humanitarian Response And Human Rights
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Relations
International University of Grand-Bassam
Côte d'Ivoire07.2022
Skills
- Technical writing
- Content creation
- Academic communications
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Canva
- canvas
- Cap Cut
- TikTok
Leadership Experience
- Public Relations Officer, PanAPA, 08/25, Present, Manage organizational communications and public image, Coordinate outreach with faculty, students, and partner organizations, Create and manage social media content
- Volunteer Teacher, Mid-Literacy Council, 09/25, Present, Teach English reading and writing to beginner-level learners
- Guest Speaker, African Studies Department, Penn State, 11/24, Delivered a lecture on feminism in Africa, with a case study on Sudanese women's rights during conflict
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Bambara
Limited
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Development Specialist
penn state lion line
02.2026 - Current
Part-Time Technical Communications Specialist
College of the Liberal Arts - African Studies
11.2025 - Current
Course Assistant - Colloquium
Pennsylvania State University
08.2025 - 12.2025
Presidential Intern
Hillary Clinton Center for Women's Empowerment
09.2022 - 07.2023
Intern
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
07.2022 - 09.2022
Master of International Affairs - Humanitarian Response And Human Rights
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, International Relations
International University of Grand-Bassam