ashley buchalter

* ⠂Organized panelists to speak at public events addressing housing, education and criminal justice reform * ⠂Synthesized in-depth reporting and data on key mayoral issues into accessible digital and print content * ⠂ Fostered wider engagement with the communities most affected by building relationships w/ community leaders

Conducted a twenty year review of civil society organizing in South Africa to assess best practices, greatest impact and longevity of historic social movements with international scope.

In support of their campaign for access to clean and dignified sanitation, I conducted an analysis of correspondence with city officials to create an infographic highlighting the city's failures to respond to the needs of people living in informal settlements.

* Spearheaded innovative marketing campaigns; including email blasts, newsletters, fundraisers and public programming * Managed and delegated responsibilites to 10 employees per shift * Centralized inter-office communication and coordinated social media strategy

Aligned philanthropic funds to meet donor initiatives and streamlined all partnership communications - Managed sensitive accounts; including wealth management services, and business transactions

Evaluated after-school programming at East Atlanta Kids Club - Managed CRM Software and coordinated fundraising initiatives and grants development

* Coordinated student volunteers to promote voter participation by Latino youth * Promoted digital and mobile Unidos app content * Facilitated consortium efforts across all media platforms

* ⠂ Conducted qualitative research in rural areas using a participatory action model to identify problems and solutions * ⠂ Organized capacity building meetings to identify resources and train project managers * ⠂ Facilitated six teacher training workshops per year and monitored learned techniques * ⠂ Co-directed local women’s group focused on creating economic independence * ⠂ Taught HIV awareness in rural clinics to reduce stigma and encourage dialogue

Activities and Societies: Cum Laude, NARAL Pro-Choice Georgia | Community Outreach, Voter Registration Volunteer

Thesis: The Process of Integration in NYC Schools: Power Disrupted and Maintained Activities and Societies: Peace Corps Fellowship Recipient, Project Africa (design and innovation initiative) and Students of Africa Diaspora (SOAD) AfroFuturism Conference