Yonas Shiferaw
Seattle,Washington
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Chair
Black Student Pre-law Assocation, UW
Seattle, WA
06.2024 - Current
- Program under the University of Washington and the Seattle Mayor.
- Conducted LSAT Prep, Resume workshop, and application review for 30+ undergraduate students.
- Conducted training for participants on various topics within the LSAT, and conducted panels from Law-School students and professionals on a weekly basis
Co-President
African Studies Scholar Assocation, UW
Seattle, WA
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with graduate students and UW professors on a committee to promote the African Studies Program, fostering discussions on the African diaspora, 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.
President
Seattle Outreach Programs
Seattle , WA
12.2022 - Current
- (Seattleoutreachprograms.org)
- 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.
- Represented the organization at community events and public forums.
- Monthly homelessness drives with our partnered non-profit organizations within Seattle Downtown.
Acedemic Lead Sucess Coach
University Of Washington, Seattle
Seattle, WA
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.
Legal Intern
Habtemari Law Firm
Seattle, WA
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Drafted memoranda, pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Attended court proceedings to observe attorneys in action.
- Compiled data from sources such as financial statements or accounting reports.
Government Affairs Intern
City of Seattle, Parks and Recreation
Seattle, WA
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Organized data into concise summaries for internal organization.
- Conducted research on pricing tickets for Woodland Park Zoo.
- Secured funds for low-income students to intern within the zoo.
- Collaborated with my managers to host government officials, city council members, and acquire funds.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Communities, And Organization
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Washington
Seattle 06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Law, Societies And Justice
University of Washington
Seattle 06-2025
Skills
- Tactical implementation
- Leadership Team Building
- Organizational Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
Tigrinya
Native/ Bilingual
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Husky 100, UW
- OMAD scholars scholarship
- Henry's Young Scholarship
- OMAD Merit Scholarship
Cumulative GPA
- 3.6
Timeline
Academic Chair
Black Student Pre-law Assocation, UW
06.2024 - Current
Co-President
African Studies Scholar Assocation, UW
06.2023 - Current
Legal Intern
Habtemari Law Firm
06.2023 - 09.2023
President
Seattle Outreach Programs
12.2022 - Current
Acedemic Lead Sucess Coach
University Of Washington, Seattle
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
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