Human Rights Expert, Researcher, and Data Collector

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Washington DC 757-***-**** *******@***************.***

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SARAH ZALONIS

WEBSITES,

PORTFOLIOS,

PROFILES

● https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilani-k-9a6704219/ PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

● Collaborated with team of A21 in the

development of its Prevention Program

● Achieved the global launch of A21

Prevention Educational Program

through effectively providing evaluation

and consultation

● Provided key research and instrumental

expertise in the publishing of Polaris's

Illicit Massage Report

● Evaluated and recruited consultants

from the Southeast Asia Diaspora for the

Future in Trainings Curriculum in

Thailand

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Over 1 2 years of experience in human rights. Expertise injournalism, transcription, communications, research, and data. Evaluation and report compilations in the fields of human trafficking, sex trafficking, gender violence, disparities against minorities including qualitative and quantitative research as well as outreach . Proficient in CAT Tools, Excel, Google Documents, Word, Microsoft, and CLEAR Reuters.

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SKILLS

● Program evaluation

● Analytical and critical

thinking

● Problem-solving

● Content development

● Strong communication

skills

● Audit reporting

● Logistics coordination

● Research

● Press release writing

● Fact-checking proficiency

● Statistical analysis

● Decision-making

● Writing and editing

● Investigative reports

WORK HISTORY

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HUMAN RIGHTS Specialist 07/2023 to 04/2024 Marriot International HQ Bethesda MD

● Evaluated and supported the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery (GFEMS) Future In Training hospitality training curriculum for survivors

● Collaborated with the social impact team to build and support a new program on survivor empowerment

● Supported multicultural affairs work

● Outreach

● Transcription

EXPERT Consultant 06/2021 to Current

A21 UK Campaign

● Providingevaluation

● Providing feedback on curriculums and trainings

● Provenability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems. JOURNALIST INTERN 03/2018 to 07/2019

NYAToday

● Contributed to the publication's credibility by adhering to ethical standards in reporting practices

● Researched topics of interest and executed articles on those subjects

● Collaborated with editors to refine and polish articles resulting in increased reader engagement

● Demonstrated adaptability by covering various beats including human rights business and politics

Transcription

LIVED EXPERIENCE EXPERT 03/2017 to 06/2019

Polaris Project

● Responsible for research collection of data and report compilation

● Evaluateddataandresearchmaterials

● Researchedandresolvedcomplex issues and appeals to facilitate prompt resolution

● Conducted in-depth data analysis to identify trends

● Investigatedandresolvedcasesof sensitivity

● Built and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders both within and outside the organization collaborating e ff ectively towards a common goal

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EDUCATION New York University, New York, NY

BBA, Music, Arts, Creation, Expected in 05/2024

Stratford University, Remote

Associate of Arts, Art

LANGUAGES

English:

Native or Bilingual

Portuguese:

Professional Working

Spanish:

Limited Working

Hindi:

Limited Working

Arabic:

Limited Working

Latin:

Limited Working

Bengali:

Limited Working

Thai:

Elementary

Chinese (Mandarin):

Elementary

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

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Anthem Award winner for the role of Board of Director Vice President of Amara Legal Center. Member of Survivor Leaders Institute. SESTA Fosta Letter of Support stated to the Senate, Bill 813, United Nations Youth Council Collaborator, Policy, Ambassador for Prevention Project Curriculum.

Previous Polaris Project Global Modern Slavery Directory Fellow. Previous CNN Freedom Project social media campaign collaborator for My Freedom Day Initiative. Annual scholarship recipient and participant in Emerging Leaders Conference, Shared Hope, Mogul Leadership Conference, and 2021

Global Leadership Conference Contributor to United Nations Global Compact and Commitments. Prior member of the Survivor Alliance Planning Committee and Direct Service volunteer with Courtney's House founded by Tina Frundt. Student

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