Abigail Smith-Reece

Housing Finance Counselor , Non-profit

Burlington, VT, United States

Housing | Financial Literacy | Counseling | Education | Community Development | Leadership | Rural and Urban

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Area of Expertise:
  • Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
  • Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
  • Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
  • Disaster, Aid, Emergencies, Relief
  • Environment, Climate, Energy, Water, Sanitation
Professional Experience:

The Federal Department of Housing & Urban Development’s Counseling Program provides counseling and education to households on seeking, financing, renting, and owning a residence.

Education:

University of Vermont - B.S. in Community & International Development, college of Applied Economics

Undergraduate Research

Andean Farmers’ Vegetable Seed Access 05/2019
? Teamed up with Peruvian nonprofit Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development to interview small-scale rural farmers and better understand vegetable seed access in four Peruvian highland communities

Nepali Multicultural Education, Gender & Development 12/2018–01/2019
? Interviewed nonprofit workers, government officers & community leaders to better understand how social change & efforts in policy affect residents
? Taught English lessons in schools across greater Kathmandu
? Gained insight into rural Nepali lifestyles, farming systems & their sustainability efforts

Affiliations and Achievements:

Gilman Scholar

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
  • Internships / Fellowships

Years of Experience:

2-5 years

Highest Qualification:

Bachelors

Languages:

English

Nationality:

United States

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