Abigail Manz

Abigail Manz has a diverse range of work experience in various organizations. Abigail is currently working as an Impact Strategy Manager at Smart Data Foundry since November 2020. Prior to that, they were an MBA Candidate at the University of Edinburgh Business School from September 2019 to September 2020.

From June 2018 to August 2019, Abigail worked at USAID as a Learning and Outreach Advisor for the Digital Financial Services team, where they led the development and management of a data-driven learning agenda. Abigail also organized a large-scale event called the Digital Financial Inclusion for Development Forum (DFI4D) to promote USAID's agenda.

In 2018, Abigail participated in UNLEASH as part of a talent pool and collaborated with a team to develop an innovation related to a global health challenge. UNLEASH is a platform dedicated to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Abigail also has experience working with non-profit organizations, including the Lupus Foundation of America and World Cares Center Inc. Abigail provided support in areas such as fundraising, operations, donor relations, and communications.

Abigail'searlier experience includes working at the United Nations Foundation as a Global Health Coordinator, where they supported mobile health innovations and the Every Woman, Every Child Innovation Working Group.

Abigail has also worked at CONRAD, a biomedical non-profit, providing administrative and contract management support for HIV/AIDS preventative medicines. Abigail assisted with clinical trials and contract development.

Furthermore, they have worked as a Staff Assistant at the U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council, where they supported the promotion of business and trade partnerships between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. Lastly, Abigail volunteered as an English teacher at Arlington Public Schools.

Overall, Abigail Manz's work experience showcases their versatility in various sectors, including technology, non-profit, and international development.

Abigail Manz completed their education at various institutions and obtained several certifications. Abigail obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Edinburgh Business School between 2019 and 2020. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science and International Relations from Virginia Commonwealth University from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, in 2009, they attended Stellenbosch University, although the degree name and field of study are not specified.

In terms of certifications, Abigail obtained a Certificate in Digital Money from Digital in March 2019. In October 2016, they earned a certification in Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling from Coursera Course Certificates. Furthermore, they obtained a 100-hour Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification from Oxford Seminars in June 2013.