Rakiya W.

Rakiya W. is a seasoned nonprofit professional with extensive experience in employment and partnership development. Currently serving as Placement Director at NPower, Rakiya previously held the position of Director of Business Partnerships at New Door Ventures, where strategic partnerships with various employers were established and maintained. Rakiya has a strong background in facilitating career development, having held multiple roles at Year Up that focused on internship preparation and job placement. Additionally, Rakiya contributed to workforce training programs at the International Rescue Committee, achieving high job placement success rates. Rakiya holds a Master of Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco and multiple degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, emphasizing social welfare and global poverty.