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civicus barsi-giah
Vice Board chairman , Gbawien Literacy Project Inc
Location: Austin, TX United States
Joined: Aug 30th, 2012
About   (request update)
A Liberian born in Buchanan,grand bassa county.born 1981 as a twin.passionate of two careers but one of which is my substitute career,that is a soccer.i am an activist,an advocate and a politician.
Current Whereabouts:
i am doing another undergrad at huston tillotson university in busines administration
Life & Professional Aspirations:
been involved with advocay back home as well as play soccer,keepin it focus,trying to maitain my intergrity,back home i went to school,did my secondary courses,got a bachelor in public administration and management,was reading masters in international relations through asking for help but did not graduate before getting here.
Education   (request update)
Huston-Tillotson University class of 2014
Undergrad Major: Business Administration
Claim To Fame:
Amtrak travel award vice president phi beta lambda honorary member of greater Austin black chamber of commerce panelist at sxsw African diaspora event player of the week
Most Memorable Moment:
in the end
High School: liberia christian high school in buchanan,grandbassa, class of 1999
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
soccer and advocay,parade
Best Memories:
when i was named the best english student of my county
Experience
I currently work with Gbawien Literacy Project Inc as Vice Board chairman
I have 5 years of experience working in the Administrative and Support Services industry.
Founder | Let's Go to College After High School Scholarship Program
From December 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
 Founded scholarship program raising funds for student athletes in Liberia and USA, helping fund over 40 students through fundraising events and community outreach.
Board Member/Vast Chairman | Gbawien Literacy Foundation
From January 2013 to Current • 13 year(s)
 Attended board meetings, provided strategic direction, and raised funds for over 370 students through nonprofit fundraising initiatives.
National Coordinator | African Youth Coalition Against Hunger
From July 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
 Coordinated national activities addressing youth hunger, worked with Ministry of Agriculture, and managed over 500 persons reporting to international office.
Founder | Citizen Initiative for Total Empowerment (CITE)
From August 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
 Established institution to inspire citizens and offered free workshops and symposiums to educate people on self-improvement and country development.
Chairman | Intellectual Class
From July 2009 to Current • 17 year(s)
 Chaired organizational meetings, created implementation programs, and managed over 250 persons in the country.
Campaign Strategist/Manager | Self-Employed
From February 2005 to Current • 21 year(s)
 Created and executed grassroots campaigns for political elections and causes, managing over 2000 individuals across various localities.
Public Relations Officer | Youth Crime Watch
From June 2005 to July 2006 • 1 year(s)
 Served as Public Relations Officer for youth crime prevention organization at Cuttington University.
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