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MORGAN ELIZABETH ROMANO
Rhinebeck, NY 12572 | C: 631-897-6946 | romano.morgan@gmail.com
Professional Overview
Dedicated director of Non-Profit NGO, versed in research & advocating applicable to human & civil rights issues in
relationship to the behavior & structure of groups of human beings & patterns of culture & social organization.
Organized multitasker capable of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment &
management of complex projects, setting team goals, leading internal initiatives & completing documented
results, capable of creating reports & making changes after each process to ensure data integrity.
Knowledge Base
Report writing & editing Human & civil rights advocating
Online research History of religion, social issues, ethnic groups &
Research & analysis human rights
Aware of legal & ethical standards Knowledge of religious & non-religious philosophy
Firm understanding of grammar Strong interpersonal, written & verbal
Publications & reviews communication skills
Fact checking & proofreading Articulate presentation skills
Accurate, detailed file & records maintenance Conference planning
Ability to prioritize Strategic planning
Computer literate Program development
Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point proficient Project management
Social media manipulation & maintenance Non-profit volunteering & fundraising
Promotional campaigns
Professional demeanor
Proper phone etiquette
Core Strengths
Flexible Comfortable with diverse populations
Dedicated & focused Social perceptiveness
Natural leader Local & international networking
Community development Social activism
Media & public relations Knowledge of social issues
Citizen engagement Vision
Charismatic public speaker Public relations
Compassionate & active listener Client-focused
Editorial board member Critical thinking
Self motivated Decisive problem solving
Able to work independently & as a team member Multitasking
Team building Quick learner
Goal setting & implementation Resourceful
Excellent relationship building skills Persuasive negotiator
Academic planning Strong work ethic
Sound judgment Self-starter
Analytical problem solving
Relevant Professional Experience
Advocate & Contributing Editorial Member Current
International Coalition to End Blasphemy Laws Istanbul/New York
Superb attention to detail
Extensive organizational skills
Interviewing techniques

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Editor & Proofreader
Freelance: Independent
Professional & Personal Assistant
Freelance: Private Clients
Personal & Professional Organizer
Chores
Assistant Director: Marketing & Public Relations
Beauty Lounge Salon & Spa
Director of International Relations
The Association of Atheism
Vice President
The Association of Atheism
Human Rights Advocate
The Council of Atheism
Creative Director: Product Marketing
AquaNew
Receptionist
Deegan Physical Therapy
English Language Instructor
Dilko Language Schools
Private Tutor
Freelance: Private Clients
Recent Participation in Public Speaking
"CFI Around the World Panel Discussion"
Center for Inquiry
Reason for Change Conference
Buffalo, NY, June 2015
"Moving Backwards: The Decline of Secularism in Turkey"
Foundation
International Atheist Convention
Cologne, Germany, May 2015
“Monitoring Report on the Right to Freedom of Religion or Beliefs”
The Norwegian Helsinki Committee & Freedom of Belief Initiative
Annual Round Table Event
Istanbul, Turkey, November 2014
"The Need of Representative Institutions for Legal Personality"
Belief Initiative
Legal Personality of Belief Communities in Turkey: Seeking a Path Conference
Istanbul, Turkey, May 2014
Articles and Researched Reports
Reports:
Romano, M. (2015) Moving Backwards: Losing Secularism to Islam in Turkey.
Romano, M. (2014) The Association of Atheism on Legal Personality in Turkey.
Articles:
Romano, M. (2015) Turkey Blocks Website of its First Atheist Association.
Romano, M. (2014) To Our Foreign Supporters...
Current
New York/Istanbul
Current
New York/Istanbul
Current
New York
Toronto, Canada
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
New York
Istanbul, Turkey
New York/Istanbul
International League of Non-religious and Atheists (IBKA); Atheist Alliance International; Giordano Bruno
Istanbul Bilgi University Human Rights Law Research Center & the Norwegian Helsinki Committee: Freedom of
Romano, M. (2014) International Humanists and Ethical Union: Freedom of Thought Report (section on Turkey).

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Romano, M. (2014) The Association of Atheism Announces its Position as the First Ever Atheist Organization in
Turkey.
Recent Interviews
Bread and Roses
Maryam Namazie, 2015
Der Spiegel
Sertan Sanderson, 2015
Giordano Bruno Foundation
Carsten Frerk, 2015
Community Involvement
Advocate:
Liberal Secular Lobbyist, 2014-current
New York
Capitol Hill
Human and Civil Rights, 2002-current
Global and Domestic Secular and Minority Issues, 2013-current
Secular Issues in Turkish Societies in the Republic of Turkey and Abroad, 2013-2015
European Union Delegation for Turkey
Turkish Youth Movement
Center For Inquiry, United States
Center For Inquiry, Canada
Anti-Bias Task Force, Youth Directions and Alternatives, 2002-2004
Student Representative, Youth Directions and Alternatives, 2000 - 2004
Organizer:
Science and Information Panel, 2014
Secular Philosophy Lecture Series, 2014-2015
Fundraising Events for Non-Profit NGO, Istanbul, 2014-2015
Secular Information and Community Development for Turkish Persons, 2013-2015
New York, United States
Washington, D.C., United States
Cologne, Germany
Berlin, Germany
Toronto, Canada
Bursa, Turkey
Bodrum, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey
Volunteering Member:
Secular Community Outreach, Istanbul, 2013-2015
LGBTQ Pride Events, Istanbul, 2013-2015
Local Soup Kitchen for Homeless Persons, Istanbul, 2014-2015
Professional Affiliations
American Atheists Institute For Genomic Research
Atheists Alliance International Institute For Humanist Studies
University
American Humanist Association
Ayn Rand Institute
Institute of Genetic Medicine, John Hopkins

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Association of Atheism, Turkey
Atheist Ireland
Center for Civil Courage, Croatia
Center For Engaged Research and Collaborative
Learning
Center For Inquiry, United States
Center For Inquiry Canada
Center For Inquiry China
Climate Science Legal Defense Fund
Committee For Skeptical Inquiry
Council of Ex-Muslims United States
Council of Ex-Muslims Britain
European Humanist Federation
Ex-Muslims of North America
Freedom from Religion Foundation
Free Inquiry
Freethought Society
French Freethought Federation
German Party of Humanists
German Skeptics Organization
Giordano Bruno Foundation, Germany
Global Secular Humanist Movement
Great Ape Project
Humanist Friendship Group of Central Indiana
Applied Sciences :Apparel Design
Nassau Community College
Applied Sciences :Apparel Design
Marymount University
High School Diploma: New York State Regents
Elwood-John H. Glenn
International Association of Freethought
International Humanist and Ethical Union
International Humanist and Ethical Youth Union
International League of Non-Religious & Atheists
(IBKA) Germany
Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers
National Center for Science Education
National Secular Society, UK
New Mexicans For Science and Reason
New Yorker, The
Nigerian Humanist Movement
Norwegian Helsinki Committee
Norwegian Humanist Association
Pirate Party Group in the Parliament of North Rhine-
Westphalia, Germany
Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and
Science
Science Based Medicine
Secular Coalition for America
Secular Policy Institute
Secular Student Alliance
Stiefel Freethought Foundation
Trust in Digital Life Association
Garden City,New York
Arlington,Virginia
East Northport, New York
Education