Karyn Mikkelsen-Tillet

Global Partnerships & Communications Director at Passerelles Numériques

Karyn Mikkelsen-Tillet has a diverse work experience in the field of development and fundraising. Karyn is currently serving as the Global Partnerships & Communications Director at Passerelles numériques, a non-profit organization operating in Asian countries to provide education and training in the digital sector to underprivileged youth. Prior to this, they worked as a Fundraising Manager at Audencia and a Director of Annual Fund at Johnson & Wales University. Karyn also has experience in development roles at Oxfam America, Day One, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and Evergreen City Ballet. Additionally, Karyn has worked as a consultant in new business development, fundraising strategy, strategic planning, and organizational management. Overall, their work experience demonstrates their expertise in fundraising, development, and strategic planning for non-profit organizations.

Karyn Mikkelsen-Tillet completed their Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, specializing in Biology with a minor in French. Karyn'sstudies focused on conservation as well. Later, they pursued further education and earned a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Michigan, specializing in Public Administration. Additionally, they also participated in the Cours de Civilisation Française de la Sorbonne program at Université Paris-Sorbonne. The specific field of study for this program is unknown.

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Nantes, France

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Passerelles Numériques

A Gateway for Life ! Passerelles Numériques enables young underprivileged people to build their employability through education in the digital industry, and leverage their potential and willpower; it allows them and their family to escape poverty in a sustainable way, and contribute to the social and economic development of their country. Passerelles Numériques programs are located in : - Cambodia (Phnom-Penh) - since 2005 - Philippines (Cebu) - since 2009 - Vietnam (Da Nang) - since 2010 - Madagascar (Antananarivo) - since 2022 Since 2005, more than 2 600 students have followed Passerelles Numériques'​ training programs. 92% of graduates found a skilled employment within 2 months. They give 35% of their salary monthly to their family, enabling younger brothers and sisters to go to school and study. Originally born from an idea shared by the NGO, Enfants du Mékong and the international consulting company, Accenture, Passerelles Numériques believes that the private sector can work hand in hand with the non-profit sector. Partnerships with companies is in Passerelles Numériques’ DNA and we believe it is one of the keys to its success.


Headquarters

Paris, France

Employees

51-200

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