Claudia Akel

Claudia Akel

Miami, Florida, United States
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I’m a Social Impact Strategist and Business Development Advisor with over two decades of…

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    SDG Investors

    Miami, Florida, United States

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    Miami/Fort Lauderdale e Região, Estados Unidos

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    Miami, Florida, United States

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    Miami, FL, United States

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    Miami, Florida, United States

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    Washington, United States

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    Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

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    San Francisco Bay Area

Education

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    University of Miami

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    Community & Social Change prepares globally aware leaders, researchers, and agents of change who create, inspire, and engage community organizations to foster well-being in diverse community settings.
    In my words... "a Social Change Learning tool-kit".
    https://sites.education.miami.edu/community-and-social-change-m-s-ed/

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    Design thinking is a process for solving problems by prioritizing the consumer’s needs above all else. It relies on observing, with empathy, how people interact with their environments and employs an iterative, hands-on approach to creating innovative solutions.

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Volunteer Experience

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    Commission for Women Board Member

    Miami-Dade County

    - 1 year 5 months

    Human Rights

    The Commission for Women is an advisory board to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administration and the public at large about issues pertaining to the status of women. The Commission for Women also advocates for the women in the community and strives to improve their quality of life.

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    Student Mentor

    Florida International University

    - Present 4 years 8 months

    Education

    Master of Arts in Global Affairs Mentorship Program with the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs at Florida International University. Our mission is to support the personal and professional development of our students and alumni through this mentorship opportunity.

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    Student Mentor

    Watson Institute

    - 2 years 1 month

    Education

    Watson Institute is a place where next generation entrepreneurial leaders can find their community, discover their calling, and accelerate their careers. The college undergrad program provides the tools, network, mindset, and courage for the next generation to solve the toughest challenges facing the world, launch successful careers, and lead impactful lives.
    Watson Institute has locations in Boulder, Colorado, at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, and at Universidad Francisco Marroquín…

    Watson Institute is a place where next generation entrepreneurial leaders can find their community, discover their calling, and accelerate their careers. The college undergrad program provides the tools, network, mindset, and courage for the next generation to solve the toughest challenges facing the world, launch successful careers, and lead impactful lives.
    Watson Institute has locations in Boulder, Colorado, at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, and at Universidad Francisco Marroquín (UFM) in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

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    Volunteer

    Ashoka

    - 5 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Ashoka identifies and supports the world's leading social entrepreneurs, learns from the patterns in their innovations, and mobilizes a global community that embraces these new frameworks to build an "everyone a changemaker world."

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    Coordinator Of Volunteers

    Instituto Vis Foundation Brasil - Mão Amiga

    - 5 years 7 months

    Education

    Colegio Mao Amiga/VIS Foundation is engaged in the creation of aid centers and of schools in the world’s places where a particular social emergency is needed and supports the already existent institutions that work in this field. Furthermore, the Foundation is engaged in the organization of cultural, social, and educational activities; training volunteers and trainers; spreading the solidarity culture; promoting human rights; creating scholarships; promoting International exchanges and relief…

    Colegio Mao Amiga/VIS Foundation is engaged in the creation of aid centers and of schools in the world’s places where a particular social emergency is needed and supports the already existent institutions that work in this field. Furthermore, the Foundation is engaged in the organization of cultural, social, and educational activities; training volunteers and trainers; spreading the solidarity culture; promoting human rights; creating scholarships; promoting International exchanges and relief funds; facilitating distance adoption and so on.

Courses

  • International Management

    IGS-612

Languages

  • English

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  • Spanish

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  • Portuguese

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  • Italian

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  • Portuguese

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • English

    Full professional proficiency

  • Spanish

    Full professional proficiency

  • Italian

    Full professional proficiency

Organizations

  • UN Global Compact

    Signatory Member

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  • Accountable Impact

    Board Member

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  • Catalyst2030

    Member

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  • Social Impact Movement

    Founder

    - Present

    Social Impact Movement (SIM) is a catalyst for social change in Miami, accelerating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by empowering citizens and young leaders to take action on challenges related to social justice, economic progress, and environmental changes.

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