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Saffana Whitt

Saffana Whitt

Nashville,TN

Summary

I am passionate, community-focused, and my life experience has made me learn to adapt easily to change. Having lived inside several different cultures, I know how to work with all kinds of people from all walks of life, and how to find common ground. This has made me personable, and I tend to cultivate relationships naturally. I am skilled in social media management and fundraising, having contributed to initiatives that support first-generation women and families in need, and I approach challenges with both discipline and creativity- Something I've learned from my exploration of the arts. I value team work, but I also know how to take the lead when necessary and am comfortable doing so.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Ordinary Hero
Ethiopia
01.2026 - 01.2026
  • Visited girls homes that were being used as hidden refuges from abuse and advocated for their needs to back in Nashville.
  • Assisted in organizing community events like food and clothing drives for orphanages and foster homes.
  • Advocated for several families specifically in need of sponsorship and/or food packages through social media outreach.

Intern

Sanomi Ventures, Philanthropic Arm
New York, NY
08.2024 - 07.2025
  • Administered a $10,000 scholarship program for first-generation women.
  • Assisted in research and analysis of philanthropic initiatives to support strategic decision-making.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop proposals on residencies.

Volunteer

Rafique Academy
Cox Bazaar, Bangladesh
06.2024 - 07.2024

I taught English at an all girls academy in Cox Bazaar, Bangladesh to girls who were older than I was.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Applied Mathematics

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06-2030

High School Diploma -

University School of Nashville
Nashville
05-2026

Skills

  • Collaborative
  • Responsible
  • Passionate
  • Creative
  • Event Planning (Best Buddies prior experience)
  • Social Media Management (Best Buddies prior experience)
  • Fundraising (SAP and BGC and Best Buddies)
  • Cultural Awareness

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Bengali
Limited Working

Timeline

Volunteer

Ordinary Hero
01.2026 - 01.2026

Intern

Sanomi Ventures, Philanthropic Arm
08.2024 - 07.2025

Volunteer

Rafique Academy
06.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Applied Mathematics

University of California, Los Angeles

High School Diploma -

University School of Nashville

Pre-College Programs

  • Georgetown University: Summer 2025, Creative Writing Academy, Researched, studied, and explored Ekphrasis poetry and Narrative Nonfiction.
  • Brown University: Summer 2025, From Real Housewives to Tradwives- Gender Roles in the Media, Researched, studied, and explored feminist works from Sarah Ahmed to modern time to better understand the modern day implications of the early movement.
  • Smith College: Fall 2025, Women of Distinction Program