Yusuf A.

Yusuf A. has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Yusuf most recently worked at The END Fund, starting in 2019 as an Associate in Communications & Marketing before transitioning to the role of Senior Associate in Public Affairs from February 2021 to May 2022. Currently, Yusuf holds the position of Associate Director in Public Affairs.

Prior to their time at The END Fund, Yusuf worked at the Syria Recovery Trust Fund (SRTF) starting in July 2018 and serving as a Communications and Reporting role until January 2019. Here, they contributed to the transparent and accountable channeling of grant funding into projects that aimed to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people.

In 2018, Yusuf also worked as a Communications Consultant for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's Emergency Division, where they focused on supporting vulnerable people in south Syria to improve their access to food, nutrition, and income through seed assistance. This program ended after the June 2018 South Syria offensive.

Furthermore, Yusuf has experience as a Communications Officer at USAID SCHEP from June 2017 to January 2018, where they contributed their skills in communication.

Prior to their career in communications and public affairs, Yusuf worked at Denison University as a Research Assistant, where they compiled data, analyzed academic articles, and developed summaries on the Syrian refugee crisis of 2015. Yusuf also held various roles at Denison University, including Admissions Intern and Campus Tour Guide, as well as Fundraising Assistant in the Annual Fund.

Yusuf's work experience also includes a Project Management Internship at Forge Columbus, where they organized a Kiva City campaign for the City of Columbus, crowdfunding over $40,000 in zero-interest microloans for community businesses and raising over $100,000 in matching loan capital from community partners.

Lastly, in 2012, Yusuf started their career as a Community Organizer at Working America, where they organized socio-political grassroots campaigns to raise the Ohio minimum wage and consistently exceeded membership and fundraising quotas.

Yusuf A. attended Denison University from 2009 to 2016, where they earned a Bachelor's degree. Yusuf double majored in International/Global Studies and Communication and also pursued a minor in Arabic.