Alena Klimas
Philanthropic Advisor & Community Leader
- Role
- Advisor at Tides
- Location
- Bellingham, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alena Klimas
Professional with project and program management background in philanthropy & community economic development. Highlights of my experience include-Leadership in charitable consulting and advising for institutional & individual donors-Management of international and domestic grant + regranting programs-Passion for learning, inclusivity in the outdoors, and personal growth-Stewardship of funder networks, events, and strategy at Appalachia Funders Network and CBPP-Hands on regional development and research projects measuring impact in MENA and Central Appalachia through RSP consulting and volunteer experiences-Community development finance and project management in rural areas-Intensive Arabic language training (7 years) and advanced speaking proficiency
Experience
Advisor
Nov 2023 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Through social justice philanthropy and fiscal sponsorship, Tides works in deep partnership with doers and donors to build a more just and equitable world. As an Advisor of Philanthropic Services, I am working with donors to advance social change and ensure efficient grantmaking across the US and abroad.
Education
Al-Ahliyya Amman University
Study Abroad, Arabic Language and Literature & History
2015
UNH Carsey School of Public Policy
Master's degree, Community Development Policy
Ohio University
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government, Global Studies:War and Peace
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Statistics
2014
Arab American Language Institute Morocco (AALIM)
Modern Standard Arabic Certificate, Arabic
2016 — 2016
Qalam-wa-Lawh Center for Arabic Studies in Rabat, Morocco
Arabic Language and Literature
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Microsoft Office
- Social Networking
- Team Leadership
- Social Media
- English
- Event Planning
- Leadership
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork
- Time Management
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