Volunteer Intern at MUMYO (Mukono Multi-Purpose Youth Org.)
Knoxville, Tennessee Area
- Current
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- Intern at Educate!
- Volunteer Intern at MUMYO (Mukono Multi-Purpose Youth Org.)
- Core Member at Jazz for Justice Project
- Past
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- Contractor at Scripps Networks
- Politics Columnist & Reporter, Abroad Columnist at University of Tennessee School of Journalism and Electronic Media - The Tennessee Journalist
- Owner and Editor at Sons of Sam Malone - Sports and Entertainment Blog
- Volunteer Intern at MUMYO (Mukono Multi-Purpose Youth Org.)
- Education
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- University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- Connections
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- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Websites
Dustyn Winder’s Summary
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.
Dustyn Winder’s Specialties:
writing, research, critical thinking, education, international development, clerical, policy, proposal writing, organizing.
Dustyn Winder’s Experience
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Intern
Educate!
(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.
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Volunteer Intern
MUMYO (Mukono Multi-Purpose Youth Org.)
(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.
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Core Member
Jazz for Justice Project
(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.
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Contractor
Scripps Networks
(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.
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Politics Columnist & Reporter, Abroad Columnist
University of Tennessee School of Journalism and Electronic Media - The Tennessee Journalist
(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. -
Owner and Editor
Sons of Sam Malone - Sports and Entertainment Blog
(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.
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Volunteer Intern
MUMYO (Mukono Multi-Purpose Youth Org.)
(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.
Dustyn Winder’s Education
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University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Global Studies: Politics & Economy, Political Science 2006 — 2011 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Jazz for Justice, Amnesty International.
Additional Information
Dustyn Winder’s Websites:
Dustyn Winder’s Interests:
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.
Dustyn Winder’s Groups:
Jazz for Justice, Educate!, Mukono Multi-Purpose Youth Organization.
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Dustyn Winder’s Honors:
Magna Cum Laude - Spring 2009 - University of Tennessee
Dustyn Winder’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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