Kirsten Chaplin

Project Associate at American Institutes for Research

Kirsten Chaplin's work experience includes a recent role as a Project Assistant in International Development at the American Institutes for Research. Prior to that, they worked as an Operations Manager at Casas de Luz, where they successfully managed the home-build program in Mexico, increasing capacity by 200% in 4 years. Kirsten also improved organization visibility and online donations through website redesign, monthly newsletters, and social media marketing. Kirsten has also worked as a Staff Member at JUCUM Conexiones, building partnerships with other organizations and handling base administration. Kirsten has experience as a Project Supervisor at Amigos de las Americas, coordinating logistics for volunteers and mentoring community members in the development of initiatives.

Kirsten Chaplin obtained a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, General from UC San Diego, where they studied from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, they received their High School Diploma from Canyon Crest Academy, where they attended from 2012 to 2016. Kirsten has also obtained various certifications, including "Learning Airtable," "Speaking Confidently and Effectively," "How to Create a Career You Love," "Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers (Blinkist Summary)," "Giving and Receiving Feedback," and "Know Your Rights Ambassador" from the ACLU. The certifications were obtained from LinkedIn and the ACLU, and were obtained between 2018 and 2022.

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Timeline

  • Project Associate

    May 1, 2024 - present

  • Project Assistant, International Development

    April, 2022