Sherif Alao

About Sherif Alao

Sherif is a dynamic higher education professional with over five years of experience in residential life, student conduct, academic coaching, and inclusive programming. As a graduate of Higher Education and Student Affairs at the University of Vermont, Sherif brings a global and identity-conscious perspective to student development and support.His work spans crisis management, RA training, restorative justice, and equitable career access, particularly for BIPOC, international, and first-generation students. I have advised over students in Nigeria and the U.S, supported over youth and civil servants in digital literacy, and contributed to national mentorship pipelines.Key areas of impact:Supervised and mentored Resident advisors (RAs) serving 500+ residentsDesigned and facilitated 100+ professional development workshopsIncreased equitable access to internships through policy and practice reformAs a NASPA Graduate Associate and co-content editor of the Vermont Connection journal board, Sherif is driven by values of equity, faith, and global citizenship and seeks ways to empower students through holistic, data-informed, and community-based strategies.

Experience

1. Enrichment Coordinator

   Rural Arts Collaborative

   Aug 2025 — Present

   Design and facilitate multicultural enrichment lessons for K–6 students, integrating art, culture, games and emotional development to promote creativity, socio-emotional learning and reflective inquiry.• Collaborate with teaching artists, site coordinators, and behavioral staff to plan, assess, and refine educational sessions grounded in experiential learning and child-centered pedagogy.• Mentor and support site staff in lesson delivery, inclusive practice, and behavioral management, translating leadership-in-practice into a model of participatory and relational education.• Collect and analyze Headline Performance Measure (HPM) data to evaluate program outcomes, demonstrating the intersection of assessment, curriculum design, and community impact in youth education.

Education

• Obafemi Awolowo University

  Master of Arts - MA, History

  2015 — 2017

• University of Vermont

  Master of Education - MEd, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

• Obafemi Awolowo University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and International Relations

  2007 — 2011