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Zarah Stubbs Vrooman

Atlanta,GA

Summary

I am passionate about leadership, service, and advocacy. Through my experiences in public service and community work, I've developed strong communication and teamwork skills. I am driven by a desire to create meaningful change, particularly in areas like education, policy, and women's rights. I hope to continue learning, growing, and contributing to causes that uplift others. My goal is to make a lasting impact in any space I'm a part of Compassionate professional in community and social services, highly productive and efficient in task completion. Possess specialized skills in crisis intervention, program development, and stakeholder engagement. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to drive positive outcomes and support community well-being.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Model United Nations Delegate

Harvard Model United Nations
Manila, Phillipines
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • I represented Uganda in the SPECPOL (Special Political and Decolonization Committee), where we focused on issues concerning overfishing, deforestation, and unsustainable resource use.
  • Collaborated with fellow delegates to draft resolutions on pressing world issues.
  • My team's resolution was passed, and my amendment was chosen to add to the counter team's resolution.

Intern

U.S embassy in Mozambique
Maputo, Mozambique
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Company Overview: Intern for the Public Diplomacy Section at the U.S. Embassy..
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Assisted with event planning, support, and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • I organized and helped rank Fulbright scholars.
  • I created the certificates and was the MC for the Fulbright graduation.

Art Intern

INNOVA Studios
  • Grade 11: Helped teach kids art techniques.
  • Grade 12: Art-based projects around Maputo (i.e. murals & live art).

Treasurer

  • Organized meetings to rebuild the student council after Covid.
  • Elected treasurer, organized fundraisers, and managed financials for the group.

Co-Creator

  • After completing MUN@HOME during Covid, I approached my school about creating our own Model UN team.
  • Learned how to research and debate global issues.

Co-Creator & Vice Chair

  • Created a committee, inclusive of all arts, to renovate school murals, collaborate with Mozambican artists & raise funds for theatre.

Co-Creator & Co-Leader

  • Organized afterschool leadership activities for girls grades 4-6.
  • Developed & ran exercises to help girls develop leadership & communication skills.

Exchange Program Creator

Escola de Educacao Especial n1
  • Created exchange between AISM & EE where we rebuilt their playground & they taught us Sign Language.
  • Painted school mural based on students' design.

Co-Organizer & Member

AISM
  • Recruited students to teach English to AISM staff members.
  • Responsible for creating curriculum & co-instructing groups ranging from basic to advanced.

Volunteer

Associação Amigos dos Animais (AdA)
  • Created volunteer opportunity by emailing the AdA owner, who allowed us to volunteer at the animal shelter by feeding and walking the dogs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Arts

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
05-2028

High School Diploma -

American International School of Mozambique
Mozambique
01.2024

High School Diploma -

International School of Kigali Rwanda
Rwanda
01.2022

Skills

  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Event Planning and Coordination
  • Public Speaking
  • Social Media Management
  • Sculpture and Visual Arts
  • Adaptability

  • Research

Volunteer Experience

  • Intern, U.S. Embassy in Mozambique, Intern for the public diplomacy section., 07/01/24, 07/31/24
  • Exchange Program Creator, Escola de Educacao Especial n1, Created exchange between AISM & EE where we rebuilt their playground & they taught us Sign Language. Painted school mural based on students' design., 08/01/22, 05/31/24
  • Co-Organizer & Member, English for All, AISM, Recruited students to teach English to AISM staff members. Responsible for creating curriculum & co-instructing groups ranging from basic to advanced., 08/01/22, 05/31/24
  • Volunteer, Associação Amigos dos Animais (AdA), Created volunteer opportunity by emailing the AdA owner, who allowed us to volunteer at the animal shelter by feeding and walking the dogs., 08/01/20, 05/31/22

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Model United Nations Delegate

Harvard Model United Nations
03.2025 - 04.2025

Intern

U.S embassy in Mozambique
07.2024 - 08.2024

Art Intern

INNOVA Studios

Treasurer

Co-Creator

Co-Creator & Vice Chair

Co-Creator & Co-Leader

Exchange Program Creator

Escola de Educacao Especial n1

Co-Organizer & Member

AISM

Volunteer

Associação Amigos dos Animais (AdA)

Bachelor of Arts - International Arts

Spelman College

High School Diploma -

American International School of Mozambique

High School Diploma -

International School of Kigali Rwanda
Zarah Stubbs Vrooman