NAOMI

LEAH KARP
639 Sterling Place, 3L, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (513) 477-5080 [email protected]

EDUCATION
New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affairs Expected Graduation May 2013 The University of Michigan Bachelor of Arts with Distinction, Sociology and Hebrew & Jewish Cultural Studies May 2008 Awarded University Honors (2004-2008) Presented Esther and World Snyder Award in Hebrew and Jewish Cultural Studies (2008) Hebrew University of Jerusalem Study Abroad through the Nativ College Leadership Program September 2003-January 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New York University Student Resource Center New York, NY Graduate Assistant for Undergraduate Programs November 2011-present Oversee 12 Transfer/Transition Ambassadors, including training of student leaders, teambuilding, consulting on event planning, outreach to program partners and regular problem-solving Serve as staff advisor for TransferMation, a year-long service learning program for new transfer students Manage $5,000 annual budget for Transfer and Transitioning Student Programs Coordinate logistics for university-wide Welcome Week, including over 500 workshops, events and performances for 6,000 new freshmen, transfer and visiting students Select and conduct training for a team of 10 Welcome Week Captains and 300 Leaders to introduce incoming students to NYU and New York City in the fall and spring semesters Advise Class of 2015 Activities Board in programming, marketing, and leadership development Administer website management, including content development in CMS platform, and office social media Write content and format weekly Newsletter sent to over 10,000 students, staff and faculty, and design and distribute online and print materials for campus events and initiatives Coordinate Breakfast for Dinner program for over 1,000 students at the end of each semester Participate in university events and initiatives, including session facilitation at school orientations, admitted students days, commencement, Student Affairs Professional Development Committee and NYU Student Affairs Conference Committee Baruch College, The City University of New York New York, NY Freshman Seminar Instructor August-December 2012 Created program of study, led class discussion, evaluated and provided grades for 26 freshmen Supervised and mentored class undergraduate Peer Mentor to co-facilitate class Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University New York, NY MBA Academic Affairs Graduate Assistant/Office Assistant August 2011-Janaury 2012 Assisted in development of Academic Ambassador peer coaching plan that consisted of pair matching and larger group gatherings for students in dual degree programs Coordinated scheduling, testing day and grading of core course proficiency exams for incoming students Participated as an active member of the Academic Policy Board, reviewing and making decisions on academic policy petitions submitted by students Conducted research for International Programs team on policies, language offerings and destination information Active Minds, Inc. Washington, DC Northeast Regional Chapter Manager August 2009-July 2011 Managed over 100 student-run chapters in the Northeastern United States working to educate their peers and raise awareness about mental health on college campuses Created, planned and implemented national campus programs in conjunction with other national staff, including marketing, material development and other coordination

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639 Sterling Place, 3L, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (513) 477-5080 [email protected] Developed and distributed student leadership and mental health materials with different audiences and populations in mind, including the first-ever Active Minds Chapter Handbook Advised the national Alumni Network, including cultivating leadership, establishing policies, and connecting alumni to each other and opportunities in the field. Increased alumni membership from 0 to 200 members over two years th th Designed and facilitated workshops for up to 50 chapter advisors for the 6 and 7 National Mental Health on Campus Conference Directed students and campus staff in planning, logistics, and funding for a 14 city tour of the Send Silence Packing suicide awareness program Supervised two summer student office interns

Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Washington, DC Schusterman Fellow August 2008-August 2009 Maintained direct communication with grantees and reported, tracked and summarized learnings for over $10 Million in grants to more than 20 organizations in the area of Israel and Jewish Programs Developed strategy for increased funding to Israel education and advocacy on campus in coordination with the Director for Israel Programs Created and updated fresh content for Foundation website on a daily basis Planned quarterly service experiences and staff retreats, assisted in coordinating regular meetings with key stakeholders and worked on a team for the annual full staff retreat United Synagogue Youth Spain, Poland, Israel Teen Tour Group Leader Summers 2005-2008 Promoted to Group Leader from Counselor after two summers Responsible for groups of 40+ teenagers, including itinerary, health and well-being, and supplemental programming while traveling in multiple countries Managed a five person staff, which included working in an intensive team environment, delegating roles, providing mentorship and regular evaluation of work AWARDS, HONORS, AND CERTIFICATIONS NYU Administrators Cultural Training Program NYU SafeZone Trainer Certified LivingWorks safeTALK Suicide Alertness Training (certificate earned) The Jewish Federation of Washington NeXus: Where You and Jewish Community Converge The Center for Leadership Initiative Kivun Intensive Professional Development Program U of M Student Leadership AwardsOutstanding Program U of M Student Leadership Awards Honorable MentionOutstanding Student Leader and Yoeman Service Award Charlotte B. and Jack J. Spitzer Hillel Forum on Social Justice Advanced Leadership Track 2011-2012 November 2011 April 2011 2010-2011 2009 2007 2008 Feb 2007

LEADERSHIP, MEMBERSHIP, AND SKILLS

LEADERSHIP: NYU Journal of Student Affairs Editorial Board 2011-present NYU FOCUS Mentor 2011-present NYU Association of Student Affairs Professionals Academic Advocacy & Support Chair 2011-2012 University of Michigan Division of Student Affairs Advisory Board Member 2006-2008 U of M American Movement for Israel, Chairperson 2007 Leadershape Institute participant and facilitator 2006, 2007 University of Michigan Hillel Governing Board Vice Chair 2005-2006 MEMBERSHIP: NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education 2011-present American College Personnel Association 2011-present COMPUTER: Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Design Suite, HTML and social media outlets LANGUAGE: Proficient in Hebrew, basic understanding of Spanish