
Volunteer Intern at MUMYO (Mukono Multi-Purpose Youth Org.)
Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Volunteer Intern at MUMYO (Mukono Multi-Purpose Youth Org.)
Knoxville, Tennessee Area
Global Studies student at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Some experience in web design and has worked on numerous internet ventures. Internationally minded with interest and experience in sustainable international development and peace building strategies.
writing, research, critical thinking, education, international development, clerical, policy, proposal writing, organizing.
(International Trade and Development industry)
June 2009 — Present (2 months)
I am researching social change initiatives for the sustainability of a new program being implemented by Educate!, a Ugandan education empowerment NGO that aims to mentor and equip a new generation of socially responsible leaders in Uganda. I will also be performing regular intern duties.
(International Trade and Development industry)
June 2009 — Present (2 months)
I perform intern duties for MUMYO, a grassroots development NGO, based in Naggalama, Uganda. Among my duties are analysis of data from HIV/AIDS testing/awareness program, organizing events, clerical work, etc.
(International Affairs industry)
September 2008 — Present (11 months)
The Jazz for Justice Project is an initiative created in 2006 to ‘help end the suffering in war-torn northern Uganda, and explore music and art activism as a tool of social healing and transformation’. We organize concerts in the U.S. to raise money for Ugandan education partners, musicians promoting peace, and other art-related projects in Uganda. We make site visits and meet with local leaders in northern Uganda in order to improve the project's efficacy.
(Public Company; Broadcast Media industry)
September 2008 — December 2008 (4 months)
Worked as a contractor through RecruitWise to clean up the HGTV website for migration. Editing, Tagging, Database.
(Online Media industry)
February 2008 — December 2008 (11 months)
I covered politics for TNJN.com - Everything from election news to human rights issues.
I useed my experience volunteering and traveling overseas to write for the abroad section of the site.
(Online Media industry)
June 2007 — July 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Created as a personal project, Sons of Sam Malone quickly evolved to become one of the most recognized independent sports blogs. With hundreds of thousands of unique visitors, SoSM was mentioned and/or discussed on SI.com, AOL.com, Deadspin, Sporting News Radio, The Paul Finebaum Radio Show and many more.
(International Trade and Development industry)
May 2008 — June 2008 (2 months)
I performed intern duties for MUMYO, a grassroots development NGO, based in Naggalama, Uganda. Among my duties were analysis of data from HIV/AIDS testing/awareness program, organizing events, clerical work, etc.
Global Studies: Politics & Economy, Political Science 2006 — 2011 (expected)
BoSox, coffee, tea, hiking, camping, fishing, Uganda, the rest of Africa, the rest of the world, sustainable development, peace building, caring, traveling, Luganda, French, green, Acen, sushi, Indian food, Cuban food, learning, reading, photography, grammar, film.
Jazz for Justice, Educate!, Mukono Multi-Purpose Youth Organization.
Magna Cum Laude - Spring 2009 - University of Tennessee