David Gerard Oconnor
Community Organizer, Social Entrepreneur, Traveler, Hurler
- Role
- Curator and General Member of the Providence Hub at Global Shapers Community
- Location
- Providence, RI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About David Gerard Oconnor
Experienced in Community Engagement with a demonstrated history of working in the individual and family services industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Food & Beverage, Youth Development, Program Evaluation, and Communication. Strong community and social services professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Theology and Ministry from Boston College School of Theology and Ministry.
Experience
Curator and General Member of the Providence Hub
Jun 2017 — Present · Providence, RI, US
The Global Shapers Community is a network of young people driving dialogue, action and change. Born out of the World Economic Forum, the Global Shapers Community is a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional and global challenges. With more than members, the Global Shapers Community spans 376 city-based hubs in 156 countries.In each city, teams of Shapers self-organize to create projects that address the needs of their community. Projects are wide-ranging – from responding to disasters and combating poverty, to fighting climate change and building inclusive communities. Shapers are diverse in expertise, education, income and race, but are united by their desire to bring about change.Represented Rhode Island at the following events:Shape North America in Sacramento, CaliforniaShape Europe in Belfast, N. IrelandAnnual Curators Meeting in Geneva Switzerland 2018Shape Middle East + North Africa in Muscat, OmanShape Europe/Eurasia in Istanbul, TurkeyShape North America and the Carribean in Atlanta, GeorgiaShape Africa in Tswani, South AfricaThe Caribbean Connection in Kingston, JamaicaThe Annual Curators Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland 2023Shape Europe in Bilbao, SpainShape Middle East and North Africa in Abu Dhabi, UAEShape Latin America in Manaus, BrasilShape the Caribbean in Port of Spain, Trinidad and TobagoShaping Sur in Buenos Aires, ArgentinaMidwest Retreat in Milwaukee, WisconsinCopenhagen Retreat in Denmark
Education
Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
Master’s Degree
2016 — 2019
Kellenberg Memorial High School
High School Diploma
2006 — 2010
School for International Training
International Honors Program
2013 — 2013
Providence College
Public and Community Service
2010 — 2014
Skills
- Refugees
- Volunteer Management
- Event Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Student Leadership
- Microsoft Publisher
- Public Speaking
- Digital Photography
- Nonprofits
- Customer Service
- International Relations
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Research
- Food Recovery
- Teaching
- Grants
- Community Outreach
- Fundraising
- Youth Development
- Program Evaluation
- Grant Writing
- Volunteer Recruiting
- Social Skills
- Program Development
- Networking
- Adaptive Leadership
- Exceptional Listener
- Community Development
- Community Organizing
- Student Development
- Resource Allocation
- Public Relations
- Communication
- Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Tutoring
- Community Engagement
- Social Media
- Powerpoint
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