Miranda Rivers
PhD Student
Takoma Park,MD
Summary
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Officer
United States Institute Of Peace
Washington, DC
12.2022 - Current
- Conducts research and writes regularly on variety of topics related to nonviolent action, social movements, peace processes, and democratization
- Manages national-level training and education programs in Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan to provide civil society with learning and skills-building opportunities in nonviolent action and peacebuilding
- Organizes discussions and events with policymakers, academics, and practitioners to build and strengthen communities of practice on peacebuilding-related topics
- Collaborates with finance department to budget and monitor program operations, ensuring sound fiscal and system management.
Research Assistant; Program Assistant
United States Institute Of Peace
Washington, DC
09.2017 - 11.2022
- Conducted desk research for multi-country project on effects of external support to social movements focused on transparency, accountability, and good governance
- Assisted with development of action guide training curriculum on nonviolent action and peacebuilding and training support materials for in-country work
- Coordinated logistical arrangements for events and developed related promotional content for internal and external audiences
- Managed execution of contracts including requisitions, invoice and expense processing, and payment monitoring
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
Development Intern
Enda Tiers Monde
Dakar, Senegal
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Organized and maintained files on sustainable development projects throughout West Africa
- Assisted in preparation of budget reports for Dakar-based office
- Translated annual reports and communication materials from French to English
English as a Second Language Teacher
Somali American United Council
Phoenix, AZ
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to refugee communities from variety of African and Asian countries to increase their conversational abilities
- Collaborated with community leaders and organizers on daily schedules, curriculum, and ESL activities
- Created new, individualized lesson plans based to meet changing student needs.
- Assisted newly arrived refugees with creating resumes and completing job applications to help them secure employment
News Associate
The Associated Press
Phoenix, AZ
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Edited and wrote dozens of stories each week on a range of topics for state, national, and global audiences
- Monitored various social media platforms to pursue breaking news in 13 U.S. states
- Coordinated with reporters and editors around the world to curate news for dozens of AP members
Communications Intern
School Of Social Transformation At ASU
Phoenix, AZ
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Served as assistant to marketing director for planning, organization and execution of events attended by hundreds of people
- Maintained and updated contact lists and handled correspondence to donors and elected officials
- Drafted social media content and press releases highlighting events, new programs and academic achievements
- Conducted interviews and research for stories on social justice published on school website
Communications Intern
The Enough Project
Washington, DC
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Provided analysis on conflicts in sub-Saharan Africa for blog posts and to supplement reports authored by organization staff
- Collaborated with team to develop effective print, online and social media campaigns to promote advocacy efforts and events
- Drafted correspondence for event invitations and bi-weekly newsletter distributed to politicians, donors and advocates
- Managed and updated organization's Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts daily
Education
Ph.D. - African Studies
Howard University
Washington DC 08.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - International Relations
American University
Washington DC 08.2016 - 05.2019
No Degree - French
Dakar Institute of African Studies
Dakar, Senegal 06.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communications
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Research and Analysis
undefinedTimeline
Program Officer
United States Institute Of Peace
12.2022 - Current
Ph.D. - African Studies
Howard University
08.2021 - Current
Research Assistant; Program Assistant
United States Institute Of Peace
09.2017 - 11.2022
Development Intern
Enda Tiers Monde
06.2017 - 08.2017
No Degree - French
Dakar Institute of African Studies
06.2017 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - International Relations
American University
08.2016 - 05.2019
English as a Second Language Teacher
Somali American United Council
05.2016 - 05.2017
News Associate
The Associated Press
05.2015 - 05.2017
Communications Intern
School Of Social Transformation At ASU
01.2015 - 05.2015
Communications Intern
The Enough Project
01.2014 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communications
Arizona State University
08.2011 - 05.2015
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