Lennon Flowers
International Studies graduate from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, currently working as Co-Coordinator at UNC-Duke-Bennett Millennium Village Project.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Website: | http://www.ashoka.org/ccblog |
| Skills: | English, French, Languages |
| Groups: | Changemaker Campus , Mason ChangeMakers, Social e-challenge Competition 2009 [inactive] |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of North Carolina System - Chapel Hill |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Campus Y Executive Board |
| Position: | Cabinet Coordinator |
| Time period: | February 2006 - February 2007 |
| Description: | Cabinet Coordinator for UNC’s largest student organization, dedicated to the pursuit of social justice
- Led weekend retreat and biweekly training workshops for 60 student leaders - Served as liaison between Executive Board and 17 committees |
| Employer: | UNC-Duke-Bennett Millennium Village Project |
| Position: | Co-Coordinator |
| Time period: | September 2005 - April 2007 |
| Description: | Co-Coordinator of nation’s 1st student-led campaign to sponsor $1.5 million Millennium Village in Kenya
- Designed two-part course emphasizing ethical practices in development work, beginning Spring 2008 - Developed structure for summer internship in Kenya, beginning Summer 2008 - Coordinated week of fundraising and awareness events, concluding with visit by acclaimed economist, Dr. Jeffrey Sachs |
| Employer: | Students Working in the Environment for Active Transformation (SWEAT) |
| Position: | Co-Founder |
| Time period: | July 2005 - April 2007 |
| Description: | Co-Founder of student organization connecting outdoor physical challenge and service
- Designed and led summer trip to Tanzania and Kenya - Completed service project with the Nobel Prize-winning Green Belt Movement - Raised $14,000 over 7 months to donate to the Green Belt Movement and subsidize trip costs |
| Employer: | Global Giving: Washington, D.C. |
| Position: | Marketing Intern |
| Time period: | December 2004 - March 2005 |
| Description: | Marketing Intern for online giving platform that links donors to grassroots development projects around the world
- Maintained and expanded philanthropic relationship with eBay - Conducted market research and statistical analysis to assess development strategy - Reviewed and posted international project listings |
| Employer: | Criminal Justice Action and Awareness |
| Position: | Co-Chair |
| Time period: | December 2003 - April 2006 |
| Description: | Co-Chair for service and advocacy committee of the Campus Y
- Coordinated weekly volunteer project with Durham Youth Home, a facility for juvenile offenders - Organized 2-3 major events each semester & increased membership by 300% |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of North Carolina System - Chapel Hill |
| Time period: | 2002 - 2007 |
| Degree: | International Studies (concentration in Global Economics & sub-Saharan Africa) and Political Science, BA |
INFORMATION
| Awards: | - The Frank Porter Graham Award (2007): Given annually to the “graduating senior who has made the most outstanding contribution to the realization of the human ideals of equality, dignity, and community.”
- Phi Beta Kappa (Spring 2006) - Frances Phillips Scholarship (Summer 2006) - James M. Johnston Honors Program |
Lennon's Contacts (8)
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Jemma Alarcón
Currently pursuing Public Health - Natural Science degree at Johns Hopkins University.
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Sam Feuer
Award winning web design, flash, animation, 3d, maya, post production, audio, television, commericals, iphone applications, android development
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Erwin Wang
Jack of all trades with his heart in healthcare. Co-founder of The Triple Helix. A sophisticated dork. Likes food, musicals, sports, and people.