Sloka Krishnan

slokakrishnan.com ⁕ slokakrishnan@gmail.com ⁕ 765.588.7062 ⁕ 721 Argonne Ave. NE #4, Atlanta, GA 30308

EDUCATION University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Master of Science in Information (May 2015)
Specialization: Library and Information Science
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Arts with highest distinction (May 2011)
Majors: Religious Studies (with Honors) ⁕ Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
Minors: Computer Science ⁕ Gender Studies ⁕ Spanish
Thesis: Be Like Others: Western Media Representations of Transsexuality in Iran

WORK Grants and Outcomes Manager, Literacy Action (July 2019 – present)
EXPERIENCE Development Coordinator (Sept. 2018 – June 2019)
I manage Literacy Action's portfolio of government, foundation, and corporate grants;
administer the organizational database to track and analyze trends in donations, grants, and
student outcomes; and contribute to other development activities, including special events.
Research and Information Services Assistant, Dentons (March 2018 – Sept. 2018)
I processed incoming serials and books, coordinated material retrieval, and provided research
assistance to legal staff.
Development Associate, CASA de Maryland (Oct. 2015 – Dec. 2017)
I contributed to CASA's fundraising activities through grantwriting and grant management;
donor communications; writing and project management of annual publications; maintenance of
a donor/grants database; prospect research; and logistical support for special events.
Instructional Technology Consultant, University Library (Sept. 2013 – Aug. 2015)
I provided instructional and technological support to library patrons seeking to use a variety of
software and hardware products, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and more.
Fellow, Global Information Engagement Program (Jan. – July 2014)
I worked with the Alternative Law Forum in Bangalore to create a Drupal-based platform for
human rights lawyers across India to share resources and strategies.
Executive Administrator, National Immigrant Justice Center (Jan. – Aug. 2013)
I provided support to NIJC’s Executive Director, managing a variety of tasks in a fast-paced
office. I handled onboarding of new interns and employees; wrote correspondence on behalf
of the organization; took minutes and arranged follow-up for Board and Department meetings;
communicated with vendors; processed donations, purchases, and reimbursements; edited
grant applications; and played a major role in planning the organization's annual fundraiser.
Immigration Intern, Affinity Community Services (Nov. 2011 – Oct. 2012)
As the coordinator of Affinity’s Building Bridges Initiative, I developed and implemented
programming, conducted policy and community-based research, created website and social
media content, and built organizational relationships.
Research Assistant, Cox Research Scholars Program (Aug. 2007 – May 2011)
I assisted with scholarship on the politics of contemporary Islamic art and visual culture and
completed archival work on issues of security and governance in a post-Sept. 11th context.
Undergraduate Instructor, Department of Computer Science (Aug. – Dec. 2009)
I co-taught lab sections, graded labs and exams, held office hours, and proctored exams as an
associate instructor for CSCI-C211: Introduction to Computer Science (for majors).

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AWARDS / ⁕ Lambda Literary Playwriting Fellow (2017)
HONORS ⁕ UMSI Achievement Fellowship (full scholarship) (2013 – 2015)
⁕ Fellow, Global Information Engagement Program (2014)
⁕ Scholar, The Washington Leadership Program (2011)
⁕ First Place, Religious Studies Senior Honors Thesis Competition (2011)
⁕ NELC Department Outstanding Undergraduate Award (2011)
⁕ Indiana University Cox Research Scholarship (full scholarship) (2007 – 2011)
⁕ Dean’s List / Founders Scholar (2007 – 2011)
⁕ U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (2009)
⁕ NELC Department Amel Amin Zaki Award for Excellence in Arabic (2009)

PRESENTATION AGREAA Trans*Studies Conference, University of La Verne College of Law (Mar. 2012)
Be Like Others: Western Media Representations of Transsexuality in Iran.
Part of a panel discussion on "Liminal Bodies and Spaces."

EXTRA- Playwright Apprentice, Horizon Theatre Company (Sept. 2017 – June 2018)
CURRICULAR I participated in a weekly writer's lab, classes, and other activities while also providing front-of-
ACTIVITIES house and backstage support for mainstage shows.
United Coalition for Racial Justice (Jan. 2014 – Mar. 2014)
I assisted in the planning and execution of an overnight Speak Out at the university library,
which attracted over seven hundred students and included a keynote speech, performances,
open mic sessions, and workshops addressing a broad range of issues faced by students of
color on campus.
Leadership Center for Asian Pacific Americans (Oct. 2012 – Aug. 2013)
I participated in LCAPA’s Community Leadership Program, attending monthly educational
sessions on issues relevant to Asian American communities and working on a project to create
a system for volunteer coordination at the Hamdard Center, a social service provider for Asian
Americans in Chicago.
LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Coalition of Chicago (Nov. 2011 – Mar. 2013)
I attended meetings, assisted in planning events, and updated the Coalition's website.

SKILLS ⁕ Knowledge of web development using HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and SQL
⁕ Experience using the Drupal content management system
⁕ Familiarity with scripting and data manipulation in Python
⁕ Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
⁕ Comfort with Windows and Mac operating systems
⁕ Experience with Salesforce and Mailchimp as donor/client management systems
⁕ Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
⁕ Strong research skills, including familiarity with LexisNexis, JSTOR, etc.
⁕ Competence with a variety of social media tools (e.g., Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter)
⁕ Familiarity with G Suite and Microsoft Outlook

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