Graduate Student

Afiwa Missoh

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Education

George Washington University, Washington, D.C. August 2019-Present

M.A. International Affairs

University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD August 2015- May 2019

B.A. International Studies B.A. French and Francophone Studies

Minor: Political Science

Employment

Research Consultant September 2020- Present

George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

●Conducting qualitative and quantitative research focused on sub-Saharan African women in national parliament through methods of anti-discriminatory policies.

●Tailoring survey design and comprehensive policy report development through international collaborative initiatives.

Upward Bound French and Francophone Instructor

University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD May 2019-August 2019

● Successfully aided students in acquiring the necessary skills to learn vocabulary and structural knowledge at a conversational capacity entirely in the target language.

Upward Bound Residential Supervisor

University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD May 2018- August 2018

● Provided emergency response to all staff on issues related to facilities, residents, and staff assignments; offered crisis-intervention services as needed either in response to requests for other staff members or as a result of personal observation.

● Worked with the Program Director to develop and implement orientation and training programs for student supervision and care-staff; co-facilitated daily staff meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination of student services.

Dietary Assistant

Maplewood Care Center, Maplewood, MN May 2016-August 2018

●Collaborated with nutritional teams to ensure patient needs were met.

●Provided training and instruction for other members on the nutritional staff.

Leadership Experience & Involvement

GWU Black Graduate Student Association VP of Communications April 2020-Present

George Washington University, Washington, DC

●Create social media content to engage with 200+ members and alumni.

●Assist in the coordination and planning of events for members and the public.

Friends of Disadvantaged Students for a Brighter Future (FDSBF) Vice President & Sitting Board Member

St Paul, MN August 2012- Present

● Provide aid for Togolese students through the distribution of critical school supplies.

● Review and approve the organization's programs, services, strategic plans, fundraising, and revenue.

Professional Skills Technical

●Microsoft 365 Suites

●Canva

●Social Media Management

Linguistic

● French (Native)

● Ewe (Proficient)

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