COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST:
I’m a research-oriented communications specialist with 8 years of experience in nonprofits. I diligently support community resiliency missions through research, analysis, policy development, and public outreach/communications. My expert collaboration with international and domestic stakeholders supports the development of deliverables that effectively present key insights, solutions, and outcomes.
—As a United Nations volunteer in Ghana, led communications operations related to projects to advance the quality of life of Ghanaian children and adults through education.
—Conducted community resilience research, identifying socioeconomic, infrastructural, and gender equality issues in the region.
—Developed policy used to provide Ghanaian children with safe places to learn.
—At the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, developed public outreach communication materials benefiting 300,000 monthly recipients of services.
—Marketed digital food drives that supported 4,400 disadvantaged families.
Nayri Apelian: Marymount University, Communications B.A.
Nayri Apelian: United Nations Volunteers in partnership with PAAJAF Foundation, Certificate of Appreciation.