Program Coordinator Management Consultant

MIKKA KABUGO

New York,***** 347-***-**** ******.*****@********.*** linkedin.com/in/mikka-k

EDUCATION

Columbia University - New York, NY Expected 2026

Double-Major BA in Economics and Art History

• Previously: Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (Peking University, Beijing, China)

• Ca' Foscari University - Art and Architecture in Venice PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

New York City Department of Corrections - New York, NY 2023 - Current Program Coordinator

• Conceptualized a financial literacy program through collaboration with a military veteran, a formerly incarcerated person and a management consultant on best practices for people transitioning out of the corrections system.

• Delivered invaluable support and resources to incarcerated individuals at Rikers Island within the New York City Department of Corrections system as an arts education collaborator within the Columbia Justice in Education Initiative.

• Fostered learning and personal development by engaging with approximately 60 individuals across 5 jailhouses, promote positive and empowering learning environments emphasizing education for rehabilitation and personal growth.

• Mentored and guided as many as 10 incarcerated individuals, with three 3 currently pursuing higher education at New York- area universities.

China Civil Aviation Hospital - Beijing, China 2018 - 2020 Doctoral Intern

• Rotated through pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and surgery teams and departments; collaborated with doctors and surgeons to provide care for up to 50 patients daily.

• Provided comprehensive care to thousands of patients across diverse medical departments, gaining first-hand experience in procedures like C-sections, live births, appendectomies, and pediatric diagnoses. Kente and Silk - Beijing, China 2018 - 2019

Co-Founder

• Launched a social enterprise promoting positive Africa-China relations through cultural understanding and sustainable investment.

• Spearheaded the development of brand identity and designed impactful visual elements to promote recognition and cohesion. Communicated with embassies and corporate entities to research and develop policy recommendations.

• Successfully held the first-ever socially oriented Africa Week in Beijing and expanded events for more than 750 attendees.

• Organized an excursion for 10 Chinese and American professionals to enhance business climate, investment security, and sustainability awareness and understanding in Rwanda. LEADERSHIP

Columbia Emerging Markets Society - New York, NY 2023-2024 Vice President

• Analyzed and assessed quantitative data sets for African emerging markets and recommended actionable investment strategies for markets in Nigeria, South Africa, Rwanda and Uganda. Duke Department of Family Health Medicine - Durham, NC Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 Community Health Volunteer

• Collaborated and liaised with community Leaders and health professionals to support efforts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Collected and analyzed data and epidemic statistical trends across various levels (community, city, state) which resulted in helping identify the most effective strategies.

• Organized the resupply and distribution of food to disadvantaged communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

● Skills: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro), Python, Stata, English (Native), Mandarin Chinese (Fluent), Italian (Conversational), German (Conversational)

● Awards: Out of the Box Solo Art Exhibit ( Florence, Italy, 2022), Pride of Africa-Asia Pacific Awards (Beijing, 2018)

● Interests: Soccer Intramurals, Volleyball Intramurals, Art History Archival Research, Travel 20+ countries Financial Edge Training - Morgan Stanley - New York, NY 2023 Investment Banking

• Developed investment banking skills: constructing financial models, performing valuation analyses (discounted cash flows, comparable company analysis, mergers & acquisitions) and conducting leveraged buyout transactions.

• Handled real-world case studies to sharpen financial forecasting, deal structuring, and return analysis skills.

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