Andi Harrington
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Vice President of Development Operations
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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Vice President of Development OperationsThe Trevor ProjectAug 2025 - Current (1 year 1 month)The Trevor Project’s mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people.- Senior Director of Development OperationsThe Trevor ProjectApr 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 5 months)
- Chief Development OfficerTriangle Family ServicesOct 2023 - Apr 2024 (7 months)A 501c3 organization: Building a stronger community by strengthening the family since 1937. Providing services in Mental Health, Housing, Financial Literacy, and Domestic Safety.
- Director Of Development OperationsRise Against HungerAug 2017 - Aug 2023 (6 years 1 month)Rise Against Hunger (a 501(c)(3) organization), formerly Stop Hunger Now, is an international hunger relief organization that coordinates the distribution of food and other life-saving aid around the world. The organization is driven by a vision to end world hunger in our lifetime and a mission to provide food and life-saving aid to the world’s most destitute and hungry in the most sustainable, efficient and effective manner.
- Director of Global PartnershipsMassChallengeJun 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 2 months)MassChallenge is the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet. No equity and not-for-profit, we are obsessed with helping entrepreneurs across any industry, around the world. We reward the highest-impact startups through a competition to win a portion of several million dollars in equity-free cash awards. Through our global network of accelerators in Boston, London, Jerusalem, Geneva and Mexico City and unrivaled access to our corporate partners, we can have a massive impact - driving growth and creating value the world over. As of 2017, MassChallenge's 1,211 startups have raised $1.8B in funding, generated over $700 million in revenue and created over 10,000 direct jobs. In June 2014, MassChallenge made a commitment at the Cli
- Membership ChairWorld Economic ForumJan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years 1 month)The Global Shapers Community is a network of Hubs developed and led by young people who are exceptional in their potential, their achievements and their drive to make a contribution to their communities. An Initiative of the World Economic Forum
- New England Chapter DirectorFWDusMar 2015 - Jun 2016 (1 year 4 months)
- New England Regional Organizer for FWD.usFWDusNov 2013 - Jun 2016 (2 years 8 months)Fwd.us is a political startup, created by key leaders in tech including Mark Zuckerberg, to promote policies that will grow the U.S. knowledge economy—first and foremost around immigration and education reform. Fwd.us looks to organize key leaders in tech from the New England area and across the nation to show support for immigration reform and to be active in policies that affect the tech community in the future of U.S. politics.
- Regional Organizer for National Immigration ReformFWDusAug 2013 - Nov 2013 (4 months)Fwd.us New York, NY August 2013- Present Organizing Fellow • Managed and coordinated outreach and organization of volunteers to advocate effectively for comprehensive immigration reform. Trained volunteers as leaders to create sustainable volunteer efforts in their congressional districts, across the Northeast and Midwest
- ACommunity Ambassador at TimeBanksNYCAging In New York FundOct 2012 - Nov 2013 (1 year 2 months)Community Ambassador/ Executive Assistant/ Project Coordinator October 2012- August 2013 TimeBanksNYC, an initiative started and run by Mayor Bloomberg and the Mayor's office, is an alternative currency program that facilitates the exchange of services for FREE using time as a currency rather than money. As a community ambassador at TimeBanksNYC I work to recruit new members to the program thereby enriching the program with new skills and services to be exchanged. I also work on member engagement by planning projects and events where members can spend time credits to receive services.
- Fundraiser on behalf of Children InternationalChildren InternationalMay 2012 - Oct 2012 (6 months)Engaged in canvassing and fundraising to find potential sponsors to aid children around the world living in extreme poverty.
- NAmericorps MemberNYC Civic CorpsJan 2012 - Aug 2013 (1 year 8 months)New York City Civic Corps an AmeriCorps Program In my role as an Americorps volunteer, I was tasked with providing public service to residents of New York City. October 2012 - August 2013 Successfully completed ten months (1700 hours) of community service to various non-profit organizations and other volunteer initiatives throughout NYC, acceptance process is competitive. • Participated in monthly professional development seminars in non-profit volunteer organization and management • Received an education award for time served in the corps • Provided direct service/ acted as emergency responder throughout the year and with hurricane Sandy relief efforts
- Case Management AssistantInternational Rescue CommitteeSep 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 5 months)Refugee Resettlement Case Management Assistant September 2011- May 2013 International Rescue Committee (IRC), Refugee Resettlement Case Management • Position entailed coordinating clients with referrals to services, provided assistance and advocacy for refugees with Human Resource Agencies (HRA), public assistance programs and necessary needs for newly arrived clients. • 365 Day Follow-up Refugee Resettlement Project—Conducted outreach and interviews with refugee resettled 1 or 2 years ago, spearheading a long-tem monitoring and evaluation project within the IRC. Contacted 100+ clients and interviewed 31 to measure success of the resettlement program and identify areas of improvement. Cataloged information gathered to maintain
- KResearch AssistantKosovo International Field Program at the New SchoolSep 2011 - May 2012 (9 months)• Competitive process of selection for this position. • Assisted in research and organization of the International Field Program (IFP) in Kosovo for the summer of 2012. Gained familiarity with rigorous and time constrained research analysis. • Prepared factsheet for students traveling abroad to Kosovo and advised on safety concerns and cultural issues.
- TProject and Outreach CoordinatorThe Kosova humanitarian aid and charitable society Mother TeresaJun 2011 - Aug 2011 (3 months)
Education
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- Master of Arts, Conflict and SecurityGraduate Programs in International Affairs at The New SchoolJan 2010 - Jan 2012 (2 years 1 month)
- Bachelor of Science, International Affairs/ Political ScienceState University of New York at FredoniaJan 2006 - Jan 2010 (4 years 1 month)
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- FFWD.us Presidential Primary State ProgramJun 2015 - Current (11 years 3 months)Represented FWD.us leading up to presidential primaries in early states New Hampshire and Virginia. Managed a team of staff and volunteers to educate voters on benefits immigration reform, interface with the candidates to clarify their position, and amplify stories of voters in support of reform through digital and press outlets.
- IImmigrants Benefit Boston Press Conference with Mayor Martin J. WalshMay 2015 - Current (11 years 4 months)Recruited and prepped speakers with specific talking points, managed all press conference logistics, advised to press, and organized 15 + coalition partner organization to promote and attend. Purpose of the press conference was to highlight the need for DACA/DAPA programs in our Massachusetts community and the overwhelming benefit to our economy that these programs would provide. Cultivated participants which included: - CTO and Co-founder David Krupinski - 2 guest speakers affected by aforementioned programs - Mayor Martin J. Walsh Press hits include: METRO BOSTON // Walsh, local activists back Obama's immigration action http://www.metro.us/boston/walsh-local-activists-back-obama-s-immigration-action/zsJoeA---jfA7fEhxJQ1dg/ SAMP
- 3365 Day Follow-Up Project -Extended R & P Refugee ResettlementAug 2011 - Feb 2013 (1 year 7 months)*URL could not be included because- The report contains confidential information not for public viewing. • 365 Day Follow-up Refugee Resettlement Project— Conducted outreach and interviews with refugee resettled 1 or 2 years ago, designing and spearheading a long-term monitoring and evaluation project within the IRC- the first within the organization and perhaps the country in the history of the refugee resettlement program. Contacted over 100 clients and interviewed 31 to measure success of the resettlement program and identify areas of improvement. Conducted 6 in-depth interviews to truly capture refugee well-being. Cataloged information gathered to maintain proper upkeep of records. Report specialized in offering recommendations and so
- RRedefining Wellbeing: Resettled Refugees in NYC- An evaluation of an International Rescue Committee Resettlement ProgramAug 2011 - May 2012 (10 months)This thesis offers a redefined notion of the well-being of resettled refugees through a model of human security and development that takes a bottom up approach, and thus more accurately reflects refugees expectations for success. Contained herein, is a call to update the Refugee Act of 1980 to reflect the diverse populations and challenges that have been identified over the passed 40 years, as well as recommendations to provide better services to refugees and lessen the burden on already overworked and understaffed refugee resettlement agencies. Abstract- Refugees live a life of insecurity. Refugees have been classified as one of the most vulnerable populations in the world. For more than half a century the United States has remained the
Awards
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- WWEF Global Shapers [Class of 2016]World Economic Forums Global Shapers Boston HubThe Global Shapers Community is a network of Hubs developed and led by young people who are exceptional in their potential, their achievements and their drive to make a contribution to their communities. The general mission of the Global Shapers Community is to build a global community of the most outstanding young people committed to improving the state of the world. In Boston, we see a specIal value in bringing young leaders from different backgrounds and areas of expertise together. We embrace cross-domain collaboration, and we strive to create value by surfacing and implementing on those opportunitIes for the betterment of our community. Admittance by nomination and selective process. Link to website for more information - https://
- MWomen Forward — Civic Tech Changemaker Andi Dankert of FWD.usMicrosoft New EnglandI had the distinct honor of being chosen by Microsoft New England as a 'Woman of the Month' during women's history month for my role in Civic Tech in Boston/Cambridge. Included is the blog post in which I shared my experiences in Civic Tech/Social Good. Link to honor: http://blog.microsoftnewengland.com/2015/03/09/women-forward-civic-tech-changemaker-andi-dankert-of-fwd-us/
Publications
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- FWD.us Lands in Boston with One-of-a-Kind Event This EveningVentureFizzNovember 19, 2013 FWD.us Lands in Boston with One-of-a-Kind Event This Evening Dennis Keohane FWD.us, the immigration reform non-profit founded by Bill Gates, Reid Hoffman, Mark Zuckerberg, and many other prominent Silicon Valley tech leaders, is in the process of building a bigger presence in Boston, led by new-to-town FWD.us superstar Andi Dankert. Tonight, as a way of introducing the organization to the Boston tech community, FWD.us will be joining with the Boston New Tech Meetup for a one-of-a-kind event. Starting at 6PM, FWD.us and the New Tech Meetup will be simulcasting the opening ceremony of a special hackathon that is being jointly run by Mark Zuckerberg, Drew Houston, Andrew Mason, and hosted by Reid Hoffman at LinkedIn in Calif
- FThank you Governor Baker for Bringing Back the Mass. Global Entrepreneur in Residence ProgramFWDus Blog MarWe are thankful for Governor Baker and the countless community leaders who recognize the contributions hardworking immigrants make every day to grow our economy and create new jobs in the U.S. – and we look forward to ensuring that the best and the brightest can continue to do just that.
- RSEE THE TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT OF MEALS AT MANAGUA ORPHANAGERise Against Hunger Blog DecEnding world hunger is possible.
- AGeopolitics of the Middle East and North Africa- Iraq Country ReportAndrea Dankert Kara Patrick and John KellyIII. Iraq and the Regional Context of the Arab Awakening………………………….…..20 by Andrea Dankert Table of Contents: I- Research Question and Focus II- Country Report Data as relevant to Arab Awakening Principles III- Sectarian divides dictates regional behavior -New regional relationships hypothesized IV- U.S. involvement in Iraq - Regional opinion of US occupation - Rejection US role in initiating Arab Awakening in Iraq and in the region V- Future of Iraq -Is there an Arab Awakening in Iraq? -Did the US help or hinder an Arab Awakening? VI- References Acronyms: MENA- Middle East and North Africa I-Research Question and Focus The focus of this paper serves a similarity to a country report as it pertains to the current happenings of an "Ar