All my previous work, as an employee and volunteer, has been based on hard work and integrity. As a founding board member of JUST Pensacola, a branch of DART (The Direct Action and Research Training) Civic & Social Organization, I worked tirelessly to engage others in the pursuit of social justice for our community. I believe that we all must work towards the betterment of humanity. My qualifications include: o Experience with diverse socioeconomic families of various academic abilities o Multicultural Training o Family Liaison o Public speaking o Parenting Education and Family Advocacy o Strong interpersonal and communication skills o Ability to keep confidential information as needed o Takes initiative and endorses the culture and policies of the organization I am in o Results-oriented and puts forth personal effort o Administrative and analytical skills o Leadership and team management (mediation, motivation, and troubleshooting) o Responsive; reacts in a timely fashion and conveys the sense of urgency when needed o Able to deal with complex issues o Decisive while being receptive to new ideas o Bilingual in English and Arabic Having worked for nonprofits in the past I had to assumed all HR aspects needed. My long-time work in public speaking, training, and liaising on behave of underrepresented groups gives me an advantage.

1. Salma Ashmawi
EXPERIENCE
Islamic Center of Northwest Florida (ICON) 2017-2020
Pensacola, FL.
Educational Director & Outreach Coordinator:
Developed a feasible and maintainable vision and mission for the education programs
Ensured a financially self-sustained program
Assumed all HR duties including; staff contract, recruitment, interviewing, and hiring
Responsible for collecting tuition and dues, distributing scholarships, and staff payroll
Created a Lease contract for space rentals and commissioned the building of a community playground
Oversaw buildings and property maintenance and secured county permission for school expansion
Held regular reporting meetings with the executive board
Executive and Operational Responsibilities:
Educational Activities:
Oversaw, developed, and advertised all afterschool educational programs
Compiled an interactive and sustainable year-long curriculum for grades preschool-eighth
Increased enrollment to school capacity of 75 students
Responsible for training teachers and authoring employee contract and handbook
Curated books, materials, teaching supplies, and furniture
Developed evaluations and assessments to ensure continuous feedback
Started and supervised afterschool youth programs
Formed and taught parenting classes
Guided community members on public education and other local matters
Community Spokeswoman:
Issued official statements and interviews during the aftermath of the Naval Air Station Pensacola shooting
Acted as liaison for the community with the FBI and other government agencies
Initiated collaboration and community outreach with other nonprofit institutions
Founding board member of JUST Pensacola, a branch of the interfaith DART a Civic & Social Organization
Board member in the Gulf Coast Citizens Diplomacy Council working with the U.S. State Department
International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to introduce foreign visitors to America
Organized voters' registration and blood drives for the community as a whole
Cell: (703) 400-8086
Email: salma.ashmawi@gmaii.com
Address: 1150 Ripley St. Apt 408
Silver Spring, MD. 20910
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), Fairfax VA
Multicultural Speaker/Panelist 1992-2007
Provided training to teachers, staff, and administration on culturally relevant pedagogy for families
Wrote and hosted the FCPS TV program for Middle Eastern parents for two years
Provided advice and training to recent immigrants on how to integrate into society
Adult Instructor For Early Literacy Program 2010-2012
Taught interactive parent-child program for parents of children aged up to 5
Assessed and referred children for assistance and services when needed
Trained parents on utilizing school systems
Provided advice and training to recent immigrants on how to integrate into society
Cultural Liaison 2007-2010
Created a permanent School Parent Liaison post
Facilitated communication and problem solving within 8 schools to bridge the gap between home and school
Provided advice and training to recent immigrants on how to integrate into society

2. ADAMS Center 1991-2006
Sterling, VA
Principal and Director of Weekend School
Pioneered the preschool program and parenting class
Acted as liaison between the schools and families
Improved school finances by increasing student enrollment to 500 students and doubled donations
Held regular stakeholder meetings, assemblies, and events to foster a sense of community
Provided teacher training on educational techniques
Planned and taught elementary grades
Authored the School Handbook
Co-creator and edited the community newsletter
Education
Associate in Early Childhood Education
Howard Community College, Columbia, MD
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Magna Cum Laude
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Associat in Buisness Administration
Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA
Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to keep confidential information
Public peaking, liaison, and multicultural training, experienced in diverse settings
Analytical, administrative, leadership, and team management skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and GSuite
Native fluency in English and Arabic