Shogofa Amini
Seattle,WA
Summary
Program Director and cultural advisor with over 5 years of experience in program management, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and qualitative research. Multilingual in English, Farsi, Urdu, Uzbek, and Hindi, with strong public speaking skills and adaptability in diverse global environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant to President
School of Leadership
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations.
- Supported administrative staff with data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping systems.
Current Operations Officer
Sahar Education for Afghan Girls
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed educational and vocational programs from inception to evaluation, delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget
- Fostered a collaborative work environment, enhancing program outcomes by 70% through stakeholder relationship building
- Developed M&E frameworks impacting over 10,00Afghan girls through underground teaching initiatives
- Prepared progress reports, identifying key achievements and challenges, while contributing to grant proposals and fundraising for existing and new initiatives
- Coordinated with finance to manage project budgets of $100,00K, ensuring compliance with policies and international safeguarding standards
- Developed community awareness initiatives, serving as a keynote speaker at a fundraising event that raised $200,000 for a boarding school for rural Afghan girls
Cultural Advisor, Sahar Fellowship Program
Sahar Education for Afghan Girls
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Facilitated communication between U.S And Afghanistan partner offices, conducting qualitative research to inform program development
- Provided cultural guidance to ensure program activities were inclusive and culturally appropriate
- Supported fellows with cultural integration, professional growth, and well-being, designing culturally sensitive educational content for over 20,00 students
- Conducted cultural sensitivity training for staff and fellows, fostering mutual respect and understanding
- Organized workshops on intercultural communication and cross-cultural adaptation, mentoring 20 fellows in resolving cultural and social challenges
- Tracked cultural initiatives, providing feedback on their impact, achieving a 67% improvement in cultural integration
- Contributed to program reports, highlighting cultural impacts and lessons learned while promoting understanding between fellows and the local community
- Developed Health Education curriculum for young men. Man as Partners in Change (MPC) impacting 300 participants, with 75% showing positive change.
Rep. Seth Moulton (US House of Representatives, MA-06)
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Contributed to projects related to immigration and education
- Participated in events and meetings for the U.S
- Citizenship and Immigration Services
Feminist Majority Foundation
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Conducted research on the status of women's lives in Afghanistan
- Served as the lead writer for the Foundation's blog and other digital platforms
Education
M.P.H - Global Health -Leadership, Policy & Management truck
University of Washington
Seattle, WA01.2021
B.A. - International Relations
Regis College
Weston, MA01.2016
Skills
- Program management
- Qualitative research
- Public speaking
- Multilingual (English, Farsi, Urdu, Uzbek, Hindi)
- Leadership Qualities
- Strong Organization
- Administrative tasks
- Organizational and Planning Skills
Publications
- University of Washington, https://digital.lib.washington.edu/researchworks/handle/1773/47220
- Afghan women writing project, https://awwproject.org/category/writers/s-t/shogofa/
Languages
Farsi
Full Professional
Uzbek
Full Professional
Urdu
Full Professional
Timeline
Current Operations Officer
Sahar Education for Afghan Girls
01.2021 - 08.2024
Cultural Advisor, Sahar Fellowship Program
Sahar Education for Afghan Girls
01.2018 - 01.2021
Rep. Seth Moulton (US House of Representatives, MA-06)
01.2016 - 12.2016
Feminist Majority Foundation
01.2015 - 12.2015
B.A. - International Relations
Regis College
Student Assistant to President
School of Leadership
M.P.H - Global Health -Leadership, Policy & Management truck
University of Washington
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