“While I am currently in a transitional phase and seeking new opportunities, I have contributed to raising mental health awareness and key issues faced by the youth in local communities (schools and church communities). I am also tutoring high school students in economics, accounting and biology.”
Xolisa
Home country: Eswatini
University: University of Notre Dame, Class of 2022
Major: Psychology
Minor: Business economics
Ashinaga Proposal Topic: Silulu: Fostering Stronger Families through Mental Health Awareness
I’m passionate about using my expertise in psychology, economics and research to improve health and social outcomes. My life’s goal is to raise awareness and implement evidence-based solutions for public health and social issues. I’m currently exploring opportunities where I can use my skills to influence health policies, drive impactful projects, and contribute to meaningful, long-term development.
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Experience:
◦ Family Support Specialists; Health Families America
◦ Administrative Assistant; Kellogg Institute Notre Dame
◦ Research Assistant; Family Studies Lab
◦ Administrative Assistant; IN KIND SA
◦ Business consultant; Social entrepreneurship corps
◦ Administrative Assistant; Eswatini Centre of Early Childhood Development
Professional Interests:
◦ Public health, mental health and research
◦ Health economics and policy, health financing, global health
Skills:
◦ Counseling and education
◦ Data collection, analysis (excel, SPSS and R) and reporting
◦ Career counseling
◦ Communication and presentations
◦ Bookkeeping
◦ Grant & proposal writing
◦ Capacity building and training