Maimuna Gassama
Capacity Building Officer @Community Sponsorship Hub
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WORK HISTORY
Capacity Building Officer @Community Sponsorship Hub
Collaborate with the State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration to address issues within the Welcome Corps program, with attention to challenges impacting the physical, emotional, and mental health of sponsored refugees• Build Welcome Corp capacity by increasing the number of active Private Sponsorship Organizations (PSO) from 27 to 36 in under six months through strategic meetings, application orientation sessions, personalized onboarding guidance, and ongoing troubleshooting and support. • Develop and implement technical assistance plans, trainings and resource development and facilitate PSO capacity-building initiatives, such as peer-sharing sessions and workshops, prioritizing interactive engagement • Support PSOs in accessing location-specific information on benefits and services, including mental health resources, ensuring effective dissemination and resolving access challenges
EDUCATION
The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Master of Arts - MA
St. John's University
Bachelor's degree
Cross Keys High School
High School
ABOUT MAIMUNA GASSAMA
Capacity Building | Social Impact | Health Equity
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