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Damon Malloy
Programs Intern, Qatar Foundation International
Location: Boston, MA United States
Joined: Sep 1st, 2011

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Damon Mallory an alumni of both Boston Arts Academy and Qatar Foundation International (QFI) programs in 2010. While in high school, Mallory focused heavily on the tenor saxophone and initiated two international and community programs that integrated culture, arts, and youth engagement for inner-city youth. After taking on a full year of Arabic through QFI's Arabic Language and Culture Initiatives and participating in a Cultural Exchange trip to Qatar, Damon grew a stronger passion for culture and youth engagement. This was supported when he co-founded another international program called, Youth Allied to Learn, Lead, and Help (YALLAH). YALLAH is an alumni program for participants of QFI programs that promotes cultural dialogue, global issues, education, and connects Arab and American youth to work together and become active global citizens. Damon is currently a second-year student majoring in Anthropology with a minor in Political Science at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire. He continues to play saxophone, volunteer with youth, and develop many service initiatives in his community and abroad. In the future, Damon plans to continue his studies in Arab culture and become a leading Foreign Service officer.

Current Whereabouts:

Youth Exchange, Service and Leadership, and Arabic Language

Life & Professional Aspirations:

Foreign Service,and an award winning Diplomat

Website:

http://yallah.qfi.org

Education (request update)

Other College... class of 2014

Undergrad Major: Anthropology

Most Memorable Moment:

Logging in class through skype from Beirut, Lebanon Leaving the country during mid-terms to attend a international conference then coming back to get take my exams and receiving all A's Having the president of my school ask me to create a program that would be incorporated in the education curriculum to increase the cultural dynamic of the school.

High School: Boston Arts Academy in Boston, MA class of 2014

Activities & Accomplishments:

Founder: African Exchange Program, Boston Arts Academy - Brought South African students to BAA to share art and cultural experiences. Founder: Artists "R" Talented (ART) - After school music program

Best Memories:

Hosting a African Exchange Program and presenting Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Meeting Quincy Jones, Performing with Patrice Rushen, and performing for Philip Bailey. Being recognized as the most improved musician. Earning the first tenor and lead saxophonist in my high school's award winning jazz band.

Experience

I currently work with Qatar Foundation International as Programs Intern
I have 2 years of experience working in the Community, Social Services, and Nonprofit industry.

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