Sophia Baranes
Tel Aviv,Israel
Summary
As the Country Director of Innovation: Africa Zambia, I am deeply committed to bringing clean water to rural African villages and enhancing community health and well-being. With international experience in both work and study, I have been equipt with a global perspective and a diverse skill set, enabling me to take part in Innovation: Africa's mission. I am passionate about combining the worlds of engineering and community development to foster sustainable growth and empowerment. My dedication to community work fuels my determination to create lasting change and uplift the lives of those in need through innovative and collaborative efforts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Country Director
Innovation: Africa
Herzliya, Israel
06.2024 - Current
- Currently in process to complete 31 water schemes in 2024 in Eastern Province Zambia
- Manage 16 local employees present in Chipata office
- Cultivated strong working relationships with government agencies for enhanced cooperation on project initiatives.
Deputy Country Director
Innovation Africa
Herzliya, Israel
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked alongside Country Director to successfully complete 27 water schemes in Eastern Province, Zambia
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Remilk
Rehovot, Israel
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Preparing and executing marking plans and advertising strategies including events, social media and visitations
- Preparation for COP27 and events through 2023
- Assistance in partner identification, strategic research, and audience analysis.
Client Manager
ScaleUpSales
Tel Aviv, Israel
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Main point of contact for all clients
- Oversaw team of content writers, web researchers, campaign managers, email deliverability managers, and digital marketing managers.
Chief Curator/Operations Administrator
TEDx Conferences
Tel Aviv, Israel
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintenance of 10 speakers: scheduling, performances, and event operation.
- Constructed partnerships with medium and large corporations for funding.
Education
Financing and Deploying Clean Energy Projects Certificate -
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut 05.2023 - 06.2024
Terrestrial Ecology & Marine Biology - Government, Urban Sustainability and Business Administration, Biology
Universidad San Francisco De Quito
San Christobal Island, Galapagos 01.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major Sustainability & Government,
Reichman University
Herzliya, Israel 10.2018 - 05.2022
Some College (No Degree) -
EIT Sustainable Food Systems
Munich, Germany 08.2019 - 09.2019
Skills
Financial Oversight
undefinedInterests
Links
LinkedIn
Volunteer Work
Co-created AIPAC Club present
At University Campus
Plastic Free Israel
Galapagos Land/Water
Conservation
GreenBiz Entrepreneurship
Program
Achievements
Dale Carnegie High Impact
Presenter
Additional Information
- Consecutive IDC Herzliya Deans List student Hope Scholarship Honors Graduate
Timeline
Country Director
Innovation: Africa
06.2024 - Current
Deputy Country Director
Innovation Africa
07.2023 - 05.2024
Financing and Deploying Clean Energy Projects Certificate -
Yale University
05.2023 - 06.2024
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Remilk
08.2022 - 01.2023
Client Manager
ScaleUpSales
06.2022 - 08.2022
Chief Curator/Operations Administrator
TEDx Conferences
03.2021 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) -
EIT Sustainable Food Systems
08.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major Sustainability & Government,
Reichman University
10.2018 - 05.2022
Terrestrial Ecology & Marine Biology - Government, Urban Sustainability and Business Administration, Biology
Universidad San Francisco De Quito
01.2018 - 02.2022
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