Overview
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Education
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Yonas Hagos Shiferaw

Seattle,WA

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Bruce Harris Black Pre-Law Assocation - CO FOUNDER

University of Washington
06.2024 - Current

• Program under the University of Washington ( UW-LAW SCHOOL) and the Seattle Mayors Office.

• Conducted LSAT Prep, Resume workshop, and application review for 30+ undergraduate students.

  • Working on securing 150,000 in funds for a year-long program to equip margined background students with LSAT tutors, application waivers..etc
  • Conducted training for participants on various topics within the LSAT, and conducted panels from Law-School students and professionals on a weekly basi

African Studies Scholar Assocation - CO FOUNDER

University of Washington
06.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with graduate students and UW professors on a committee to promote the African Studies Program, fostering discussions on the African diasporas, and encouraging students to enroll in African American courses.


  • Collaborated with faculty to secure funding for hiring additional African professors, enhancing representation within the curriculum.
  • Quarterly Meetings, and weekly check-ins with the Dean, and African American department.

Seattle Outreach Programs - President

S.O.P
12.2022 - Current

• (Seattleoutreachprograms.org) Represented the organization at community events and public forums.

  • Consists of 15 board members, all students within the University of Washington, and over 11 nonprofit organizations partnerships.
  • Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and annual conferences with board members/non-profit organizations.
  • Monthly homelessness drives with our partnered non-profit organizations within Seattle Downtown

Acedemic Success Coach - Lead Coach

University of Washingiton
09.2022 - Current
  • Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength as an academic success Coach.
  • Mentored team members to build confidence and foster a supportive environment for their sessions with students
  • Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss their educational progress
  • Conducted interviews for 2 cycles of new hires

Legal Intern

Habtemari Law Firm
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Shadowed experienced lawyers during client meetings, gaining valuable insight into attorney-client relationships and effective communication techniques.
  • Supported the legal team in document review processes, identifying critical information pertinent to ongoing cases.
  • Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email who wanted consulting

Government Affairs Intern

City of Seattle, Parks and Recreation
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Organized meetings and schedules for supervisors, ensuring efficient time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Planed panels for High-school students to get connected with current law-firms, and government affairs within Seattle departments
  • Worked along-side Council Member Sara Nelson on promoting equity and addressing the homelessness crisis's by collocating with organizations in Seattle
  • Enhanced communication between government officials and constituents by managing correspondence and inquiries ( Supervised by supervisor, Rebecca)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education, Communities And Organization

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Societies And Justice

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
06-2025

Skills

  • Organizational leadership
  • Planning and coordination
  • Transformative leadership
  • Project Management

Languages

Amharic
Full Professional
Tigrinya
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Bruce Harris Black Pre-Law Assocation - CO FOUNDER

University of Washington
06.2024 - Current

African Studies Scholar Assocation - CO FOUNDER

University of Washington
06.2024 - Current

Legal Intern

Habtemari Law Firm
06.2023 - 09.2023

Seattle Outreach Programs - President

S.O.P
12.2022 - Current

Acedemic Success Coach - Lead Coach

University of Washingiton
09.2022 - Current

Government Affairs Intern

City of Seattle, Parks and Recreation
06.2022 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Education, Communities And Organization

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Societies And Justice

University of Washington
Yonas Hagos Shiferaw