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Sophia HUDA
Consultant , Sophia Huda Consulting
New York, United States
Expert in communications and advocacy with experience in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa. Fluent in English and French with intermediate level Arabic and Spanish. Can relocate immediately.
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Area of Expertise:
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Communications, Media, Knowledge Management, Editor
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
  • Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
  • Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
Professional Experience:
2017 - Present
Sophia Huda Consulting (New York City, USA)
Sustainability, communications, and public affairs consulting. Clients include
- The Plastic Bank – Regulatory compliance consulting
- Closed Loop Fund – Research analyst for study on the capital landscape of recycling infrastructure
- Rubicon Global – Content development, including thought leadership and guides
- MSF – Developed winning concept note and proposal for 1.5 million CAD project
- New Black Technologies – Investor relations
- QRS Recycling – Developed public relations and public affairs campaign to address lack of demand for recycled polymers
- Energy Hub Advisors – Communications and PR consulting
- USL Technology Inc. – Organising events on waste management and recycling

2019 - Present
Parsons School of Design (New York City, USA)
Part-Time Lecturer: Develop and teach curriculum on Sustainable Systems for first year design students.

2017 - 2018
Antenna Group (New York City, USA)
Senior Account Executive: Developed strategy, media relations, content development, for sustainability and circular economy companies, including Lehigh Technologies, Fathom, Modumetal, Drylet, Viking Cold Solutions, and Temperpack.

2015 - 2016
Earth Institute at Columbia University – 1mCHW Campaign (New York City, USA)
Communications Manager: Managed all communications and advocacy activities for Campaign, including relations with Board, donors, partner organisations. Liaised with team in Ghana and Kenya to develop communications materials.

2013 - 2014
Oxfam (Ramallah, Palestinian Territories)
Communications and Networking Advisor: Placed with the Palestinian Hydrology Group to build organisational capacity in communications and networking
- Developed strategy to increase NGOs visibility at local and international level
- Designed and wrote new communications materials in Arabic and English for diverse audience (including organisational profile, newsletters, social media, annual report)
- Drafted proposals and grant applications, sought out new sources of funding including public-private partnerships
- PHG Representative to UN WASH/EWASH cluster: Co-chair of Working Group on Pilot Project in Area C. Engaged local and international stakeholders in developing project proposal and budget and seeking out funding sources.
- Member of Oxfams committees for Review of Education Programme and Fonds de Developpement Durable (reviewing and selecting project proposals for grant)

2012 - 2013 (5 month contract)
Ontario Ministry of Energy (Toronto, Canada)
Communications Unit (Short term contract): Responsible for ensuring all outgoing correspondence in line with Government communications strategy.

2010 - 2012
European Plastics Converters (Brussels, Belgium)
Jr. Manager Technical Department: Managed various health, safety, and environmental policy issues and projects within the recycling, packaging, and building + construction sectors including:

Secretary
Education:
2015 - 2016
Columbia University (New York City, USA)
M.S. Sustainability Management
Capstone Project: Developed long-term growth and communications strategy for Mexico City based NGO Isla Urbana, working on sustainable water management.

2009 - 2010
M.Sc. European Politics and Policy (Cum Laude)
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Master’s Thesis: Comparison of Belgian education councils’ contribution to democratic decision-making

2003 - 2007
Hon B.A. Political Science
University of Toronto
Publications:
G20 Research Group (6 June 2007) Compliance Reports for France and the EU on Tuberculosis goals. 2006 St. Petersburg Final Compliance Report, 19-24
Affiliations and Achievements:
2018 – Present
Manhattan Solid Waste Advisory Board – Board Member (New York City, USA)
Social Media Chair, Member of the Legislative and Cultural Institutions Committees

2018 – Present
Ohio Recycling Coalition – Leadership Team Member (New York City, USA)

2018 – Present
Plastic Free Waterways Partnership

2015 – Present
East Harlem Tutorial Program – Tutor (New York City, USA)
College Mentor

Available for:
  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Being headhunted – make me an offer

    Years of Experience:
    5-10 years
    Highest Qualification:
    Masters
    Languages:
    English, French, Spanish, Arabic
    Nationality:
    Canada
    LinkedIn Profile: ca.linkedin.com/pub/sophia-huda/1/935/417
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