United States Georgetown University

Violah Thembelihle Gwena

***** ****** **** ***, ************, Maryland 20879

****@**********.*** • 202-***-****

Bar Admission: Eligible to sit for the New York State Bar . Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship EDUCATION

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER Washington, DC Master of Laws in International Legal Studies May 2025 Certificate in International Human Rights Law Activities: LL.M. Advisor, Georgetown Journal of International Law SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND LAW Shanghai, China Bachelor of Laws in International Law July 2021

Honors and Awards: Recipient, Chinese Government Scholarship Activities: Board Member, Shanghai International Women’s Forum NANJING NORMAL UNIVERSITY Nanjing, China Diploma in Chinese Language and Literature, HSK4 July 2016 Honors and Awards: Recipient, Chinese Government Scholarship Activities: Member, International Students Association EXPERIENCE

ANNOT LLC Gaithersburg, Maryland Program Associate November 2023 – Present

● Design and manage educational programs for women and youth, applying legal research skills to ensure compliance and enhance outcomes, resulting in a 30% increase in participant engagement.

● Research grants for women’s and youth programs, utilizing legal writing expertise to craft persuasive proposals and ensure adherence to funding requirements.

● Develop and execute a fundraising strategy that increased donations by 40%, demonstrating leadership and critical thinking while aligning initiatives with legal and organizational objectives. XTREME URBAN (PVT) LTD Harare, Zimbabwe Co-Founder August 2020 – Present

● Spearhead strategic and day-to-day operations by drafting and negotiating sales contracts with Chinese suppliers, offering expert legal counsel on procurement and transportation, and ensuring operational efficiency through the translation of key documents and compliance with legal standards ZIMBABWE YOUTH COUNCIL Harare, Zimbabwe Junior Minister of Foreign Affairs June 2013 – June 2014

● Championed child rights by spearheading advocacy efforts with international organizations and NGOs, representing child welfare in global forums, orchestrating fundraising campaigns, and recommending policy changes to enhance child protection and well-being in Zimbabwe. JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN TRUST Harare, Zimbabwe Chairperson for Youth / Children’s board June 2011 – June 2012

● Advocated the protection and welfare of children within the justice system by formulating and implementing strategies, leading advocacy initiatives, conducting awareness campaigns, and fostering key relationships with government officials, NGOs, and community organizations. OTHER INFORMATION

Language Skills: English (fluent), Chinese Mandarin (professional working proficiency)