Ingrid U.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in European Studies, focusing on modern European society, culture and politics in a global context. Thesis: "Three Young Girls": A Case Study of Mediatization of Religion and National Identity in the Online Reception of Halal-TV

Presenter at the 2017 European Studies Conference, “Finnish Children in Sweden During World War II.” (W&M European Studies Department). Modern Languages and Literatures Outstanding Achievement Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research (W&M Italian Department).

Supporting the YIC staff as a senior volunteer for 12 months through the European Solidarity Corps’ Humanitarian Aid Volunteer Programme and the “Empowering Communities through Skills Development” project. Designed and implemented projects focused on youth capacity-building, civic engagement, and democratic participation through non-formal education. Facilitated social clubs for local youth, including a conversational English club, culture clubs, and interpersonal communication clubs.

Led logistics planning and execution for the USIP’s 2022 Generation Change Exchange with His Holiness the Dalai Lama (HHDL) program. Coordinated with the Youth, Peace, & Security team on visa application processes and travel arrangements for project participants and staff. Communicated participants’ confidential information to the Office of HHDL and coordinated with the Office of HHDL on security measures for the meetings with the Dalai Lama. Directed USIP personnel in project budget management and communicated with programme staff and participants about the project agenda.

Conducted research as an intern within the Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies on Racism and Institute for Housing and Urban Research at Uppsala University, supporting the research project "Immigrant mothers – racialized children. Pathways, conflicts and visions." Coordinated with the research advisor on the identification of themes and issues within the analysed texts.

Central administrator for the Curriculum and Training Design (CTD) team within the USIP Center for Applied Conflict Transformation, supporting the Youth, Peace, and Security programme and the Security Sector Capacity Development programme. ​​Edited and formatted three training manuals, including a Training of Trainers manual for the Youth programme and two manuals for East African law enforcement entities on community relations for the Security Sector Capacity Development programme. Communicated with staff and vendors on travel arrangements, contract procurement and invoicing, and training content and design.

Provided administrative support for the Curriculum and Training Design (CTD) team’s programmes focused on prejudice awareness and reduction, conflict management, and leadership skills. Organised contract procurement, invoicing, and travel arrangements, communicating with staff and contractors on project activities and financial administration. Monitored programme and project budgets. Managed international training project budgets, including travel and accommodation expenses and reimbursements. Coordinated the piloting of the Kenyan Border Police programme, supporting the development and analysis of baseline and end-line survey responses for the pilot training. Organised the 2019 Generation Change Exchange with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, leading the logistics planning and on-the-ground activities. Interviewed applicants and participated in the programme design.

Graded essays and exams for Art History Survey courses 1 and 2. Proctored in-class quizzes and final exams for 200+ students in one academic year.

Established a business development plan for a nonprofit organisation to restart the production and distribution of non-formal education products for children. Created a social media marketing plan for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Analysed and evaluated social reach and successful marketing attempts to increase communication with the public. Designed and edited the organisation's website and produced videos to advertise products on the website and different social media pages.

Developed fundraising activity plans and strategies that maximised alumni and community participation and financial contributions. Provided feedback and advice to callers on how to speak with prospective donors and market the various fundraising opportunities. Arranged for the advertising of job vacancies via school announcements and social media pages. Directed the interview process and supported the management of the company's social media pages. Built relationships with alumni and parents, updated their contact information, and shared news about university programmes. Handled donors’ credit card information securely and sent out thank-you messages for their contributions.