Lyssia M Porter

Partnerships And Communications Director

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Location:

Cypress, TX

Industry:

Non-Profit Organization Management

Work:

Pleasanton Unified School District Jan 2018 - Jun 2019
High School Girls Lacrosse Coach
Afghans For Progressive Thinking Jul 2013 - Jun 2017
Program Consultant
Blueoak Jul 2013 - Jun 2017
Partnerships and Communications Director
Afghans For Progressive Thinking Feb 2013 - Jul 2013
Program Coordinator
Partnership In Academics and Development Aug 2011 - Jun 2013
Program Manager

Education:

Skills:

Multiple Project Coordination
Project Management
Organizational Effectiveness
Team Leadership
Community Development
Youth Mentoring
Women's Issues
Violence Against Women
Poverty Reduction
Cross Cultural Management
Course Management
Manager of Educational Center
Women's Self Confidence Building and Empowerment
Networking
International Ngos
Leadership Development
Event Planning
Leadership Instructor
Maintaining Cultural Relevance
Experience Working With Diverse Populations
Leading Transformational Change
Seminar Facilitation
Editing
Management
Non Profit Consulting
Non Profit Program Development
Community Outreach
Qualitative Research
Project Planning
Public Speaking
Research
Volunteer Management
Volunteer Recruiting
Curriculum Development
Staff Development
Program Consultation
Report Writing
Proposal Writing
Recruiting
Interviews
Analysis
Nonprofits
Leadership
Training
Program Management
Social Networking
Fundraising
Microsoft Office
Social Media
Microsoft Excel
Interviewing

Interests:

Writing
Debate Adjudicating
Health
Project Coordination and Management
Children
Women's Issues
Education
Environment
Running
Human Rights
International Development
Research and Analysis
Public Policy
Civil Rights and Social Action
Leadership Development
Poverty Alleviation
Hiking
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Social Services
Economic Empowerment
Politics
Arts and Culture

Languages:

English
Dari
Farsi

Lyssia Porter

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Lyssia Porter Pleasanton, CA

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Work:

Afghans for Progressive Thinking (APT)

Feb 2013 to 2000
Programs Consultant Afghans for Progressive Thinking
Kabul
Feb 2013 to Jul 2013
Project Coordinator Partnership in Academics and Development
Kabul
Aug 2011 to Jun 2013
Program Manager Cal Poly State University Admissions Office
San Luis Obispo, CA
Aug 2010 to Jun 2011
Administrative Assistant Department of Social Services: Independent Living Program
San Luis Obispo, CA
Oct 2010 to Mar 2011
Caseworker (Intern)

Education:

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
2007 to 2011
BA in Ethnic Studies California Polytechnic University
San Luis Obispo, CA
2007 to 2011
Minor in Religious Studies

Skills:

Professional Working Proficiency in Dari; Research and Administration