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TUNU WAMAI

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic professional with a BS in Economics and Political Science from Minerva University. Experienced in non-profit program coordination and technology policy advocacy. Renowned for enhancing program efficiency, building program capacity and driving positive outcomes. A fast, eager, and curious learner committed to the responsible tech space. Deeply passionate about research and actively seeking research opportunities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Program Coordinator

Catholic Charities
11.2023 - Current
  • Assisted the Program Director in writing quarterly program reports, ensuring articulate and timely submissions.
  • Successfully managed a caseload of 20 clients, coordinating their medical plans of care through health insurance acquisition, providing transportation, and addressing personal health needs on an individual level.
  • Developed and implemented 3 educational classes tailored to client needs, resulting in an 80% attendance rate and positive feedback.
  • Supervised a team of 3 case managers, providing training and guidance in case management practices to ensure optimal client care and support.
  • Led efforts to expand program capacity by suggesting collaboration with other departments and designing flyers, resulting in a 210% increase in client enrollment within 2 weeks.

Founder/Writer

Tech Policy: the Human Perspective
10.2023 - Current
  • Authored insightful bi-weekly articles focusing on AI safety and technology policy, achieving a remarkable 70% reach.
  • Invited as a speaker on AI-related topics for Steve Well’s 'Informing Choices' podcast and John C Haven's 'Togetherland' workshop.
  • Dedicated approximately 9 hours per article to conduct thorough research, ensuring a deep understanding of evolving technology policy trends.
  • Successfully built a dedicated readership and consistently increased subscriber count by 40% per month, contributing to the blog's growing influence.

Arts and Humanities College Consultant

Minerva University
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Generated 10 in-depth interviews with key alumni to collect feedback on college programs and strengthen networks, resulting in a 25% increase in alumni engagement
  • Synthesized findings from student interviews & surveys to highlight primary and recurring themes, revealing 70% were unaware of AH college offerings
  • Maximized outside-the-box strategies such as student incentives & workshops that drove a 20% increase in AH college course sign-ups
  • Championed the importance of diversity in the arts and humanities curriculum, resulting in the integration of renowned Kenyan artist Wangechi Mutu's work as a significant addition to the program's offerings.

Extern

PwC
06.2022 - 08.2022

· Conducted 60+ hours of market research on 20 US-based non-profits working with youth and the arts in marginalized communities, identifying key market trends and opportunities for enhanced program effectiveness.

· Quantitatively and qualitatively compared fundraising strategies of non-profit organizations raising $7,000,000+ in annual revenue creating an evidence-based presentation used to secure an extra $200,000.

· Performed cost-benefit analyses for fundraising events, optimizing those with the highest cost-to-benefit ratio, resulting in a 15% reduction in expenses and enhanced resource allocation.

Project Backstopping and Research Associate

IPS Consulting
06.2021 - 03.2022

· Tracked and analyzed 5 factors preventing program recipients from achieving HIV suppression through ARVS revealing lack of food as main factor.

· Developed and managed a comprehensive project schedule for research and transcription teams, ensuring timely delivery of all project deliverables before the deadline with a 100% success rate.

· Re-engineered database structure by implementing advanced filtering and sorting functions, resulting in a 45% decrease in manual data processing time for the team.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics and Political Science and Minor in Arts and Literature -

Minerva University
San Francisco, CA
05.2023

Skills

  • Policy Analysis
  • Research
  • Writing
  • Project Management
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Problem-solving
  • Program Management
  • Partnership Building

Personal Involvement

  • All Tech is Human, Remote, Responsible Tech Mentee, 03/2024 - Present

    Admitted to the program to work on a responsible tech project with a mentor.

  • Grey Swan Guild, Remote, Member and Contributor, 08/2023 - Present

    Active contributor to the think tank working with futurists on imagining possible futures.

  • Extern, Remote, Senior Ambassador, 10/2022 - Present

    Responsible for recruiting college students to prestigious career development externships.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Poetry
  • Writing
  • Wellness
  • Weightlifting
  • Philosophy
  • Creative living
  • Fashion
  • Travel

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Health Program Coordinator

Catholic Charities
11.2023 - Current

Founder/Writer

Tech Policy: the Human Perspective
10.2023 - Current

Arts and Humanities College Consultant

Minerva University
09.2022 - 05.2023

Extern

PwC
06.2022 - 08.2022

Project Backstopping and Research Associate

IPS Consulting
06.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science in Economics and Political Science and Minor in Arts and Literature -

Minerva University
TUNU WAMAI