Elli Grapp has a variety of work experience in different roles and industries. Elli currently holds the position of Regional Training Director at the Duluth Area Family YMCA. Previously, they worked as the People Services Manager at the YMCA of Greater Omaha from July 2019 to December 2021. Elli also worked as a Contractor at Inclusive Communities from August 2020 to August 2021 and as a Community Connector at The Human Impact from June 2018 to March 2019.
Prior to these roles, Elli was the Practicum Program Coordinator at the American University School of International Service from September 2016 to July 2018. Elli also had experience as an Administrative Intern at the Iowa International Center from May 2017 to August 2017, where they developed program frameworks and policies, wrote proposals for grants, and maintained a relational database using SalesForce.
Elli's earlier experiences include working as a French Language Coach at the Center for Language Exploration, Acquisition, and Research (CLEAR) from September 2016 to May 2017. Elli also held several positions at Iowa State University, including Student Research Intern for the Catt Center for Women and Politics from July 2015 to June 2016, Supervisor of the Student Answer Center from June 2014 to July 2015, and Student Worker at the Student Answer Center from May 2014 to July 2014, where they assisted students, staff, and visitors with general questions and administrative tasks.
Additionally, Elli worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at the Department of Political Science, Iowa State University from August 2015 to December 2015. Overall, their work experience demonstrates a diverse background in training, management, community engagement, program coordination, teaching, and administrative roles.
Elli Grapp completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science and French at Iowa State University from 2013 to 2016. Elli then pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in International Peace and Conflict Resolution at American University from 2016 to 2018. In 2018, they also obtained a Personal Training Certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
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