Nicole Ripley
Assistant Director @The Asia Foundation
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Director @The Asia Foundation
San Francisco, CA, US
Responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing leadership training programs for emerging and established leaders across Asia. In addition to program design, I support with strategic thinking, proposal writing and development, donor relations, communications, and oversee alumni network development. Key programs include: LeadNext Fellows (US and Asian young global citizens program), Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding, Margaret Williams Fellowship in Asian Art, and Young Southeast Asia Leaders Initiative (YSEALI).
EDUCATION
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Communication
University of California, Santa Barbara
Master of Arts (M.A.)
SKILLS
ABOUT NICOLE RIPLEY
Non-profit leader with two decades of experience designing and managing programs in global settings. Expert facilitator with experience leading small and large groups in participatory learning and immersive education experiences. Passionate about people-centered leadership, teaching creative frameworks and a \"global citizens\' lens\" to address 21st century challenges, and cross-sector collaboration. Experienced in building cross-cultural partnerships globally and have worked closely with a range of stakeholders including US Embassies, civic institutions, business leaders, grassroots changemakers, and students. Skilled in building and managing portfolios of partners, grant preparation and stewardship, evaluation, community outreach, public speaking, managing budgets, research, and curriculum development. Extensive curriculum and program design experience includes stewarding new programs and initiatives to support emerging leaders including LeadNext: Ambassadors for a Global Future, the Fuller Fellowship in Peacebuilding, Margaret Williams Fellowship in Asian Art, and Women Researchers Fellowship on Cross-Border Conflict.Have lived in the U.K. and in Thailand – where I facilitated arts-based life-skills programs with youth and communities along the Myanmar border region – and have spent significant time internationally, particularly in Asia. Demonstrated history of working with refugees, marginalized communities, arts education, and in social justice settings. Committed to amplifying emerging leaders, global equity, education, women\'s empowerment, and leadership development.
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