Salima Etoka

Salima Etoka has a diverse work experience that spans across various industries and roles. Salima began their career at Senegal Lutheran Development Services as a Research Assistant, where they conducted web-based research and completed an independent project on health education. Salima then joined Trinity College as a Community Learning Research Fellow, where they interviewed refugees and presented recommendations for advocacy. Additionally, they worked as an Independent Researcher, conducting interviews and surveys in multiple languages, and presented their findings on campus.

Salima later joined the Partnership for Public Service as a Communications Fellow, creating content for social media platforms and generating analytic reports. Salima also worked at the NYC Human Resources Administration as an Urban Fellow, providing research support on fraud and policy analysis. Notably, they interned with Akina Mama wa Afrika, a feminist-Pan-African organization, where they focused on research, advocacy, and movement building.

More recently, Salima has been with the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, where they have held several positions. Salima started as a Program Associate, conducting calls with homeowners and providing counseling services. Salima then transitioned to roles as Program Manager, Program Analyst, and Senior Program Analyst, specializing in homeowner services.

In addition to their various roles, Salima has also worked as a Graduate Coach at InGenius Prep, assisting students with their academic goals.

Overall, Salima Etoka has a strong background in research, advocacy, and program management, with diverse experience in homeownership services, communications, and social justice initiatives.

Salima Etoka has a diverse educational background. From 2018 to 2020, they attended the Harvard Kennedy School, where they obtained a Master in Public Policy (MPP) degree with a focus on International and Global Affairs. Prior to that, they attended Trinity College-Hartford from 2011 to 2015, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Studies/Affairs. In 2014, Salima also participated in a program called CIEE Dakar- Development Studies, although specific details about any degrees or fields of study are not available. Additionally, in 2013, they studied at Sciences Po, though no information regarding any degrees or fields of study is present.