Associates
Stephanie Adeniji
Program Associate - Video Production
Stephanie is from Nigeria and a recent alumnus from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. She received her Bachelors degree in broadcast communications in hopes of becoming an anchor and a multimedia journalist. My dream is to one day be an anchor for a news network like CNN or ABC's Good Morning America. Stephanie is working with DRP on video storytelling.
Annabelle Caraway
Program Associate
Annabelle is working on social media platforms, newsletters, and new media development at DRP. She is entering her junior year of college at Florida Atlantic University and is double majoring in Multimedia Journalism and Political Science on a pre-law track. Her passion for political journalism stems from wanting to bring integrity back to mainstream media and wanting to give a voice to others. Outside of her academics, Annabelle is a Color Guard member for the FAU Marching Owls and Tampa Independent Winterguard.
Mazmoon Chang
Business Development and Communications
Mazmoon works to support the fundraising and organizational development needs of DRP. Mazmoon is an undergraduate at the University of Delaware studying International Relations with a specialization in the Africa region and International Development.
Riley Coburn
Program Associate
Riley is a graduate of the University of Wyoming where she earned a Bachelor's degree in International Studies with concentrations in cultural/social issues and Europe and the former Soviet Union. This past year, she also graduated from the University of Strasbourg, France with a Certificate in European Studies. She is currently based in Laramie, Wyoming.
Noah Doty
Digital Communications Associate
Noah is covering various outreach methods including social media and monthly newsletters. He also collects and analyzes data and produces creates graphics for DRP to share with its donors and the public. Noah is currently pursuing a double major at Northeastern University in Media Screen Studies and Physics.
Fernando Garcia
Business Development Associate
Fernando is a first-generation undergraduate pursuing a Computer Science degree at Northeastern University. He has a background in data analytics, research, and software development. As a Business Development Associate, he's supporting DRP's mission of advancing societal progress through data and research-driven strategies.
Ruozhang Liu
Data and Analytics Researcher
Ruozhang is a student at Northeastern University who is majoring in Mathematics and Business Administration with a primary focus on Business Analytics. Currently on the DRP team, she is responsible for visualizing data and creating statistical charts.
Peter Moreno
Business Development Manager
Peter is a graduate student at Northern Arizona University, where he pursues his master’s in Rhetoric, Writing, and Digital Media Studies. As a Program Associate, he currently assists in the review and revision of important documentation for maintaining DRP’s funding, supporting DRP’s partner stations in Malawi. Outside of his DRP duties, in an ongoing effort to combat mental health stigmatizations in the state of Montana, Peter works as a Care Manager helping to connect rural and indigenous families to valuable behavioral health resources.
Zaahid Mukuddem
Business Development Associate
Zaahid studies as an undergraduate student at the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium. He is currently pursuing a BSc in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Accounting. Although he is based in Brussels, he regularly visits his home city of Cape Town in South Africa.
Alexis Schneider
Program Associate
Alexis is an undergraduate student at Syracuse University actively pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, and Environment, Sustainability and Policy. She believes that everyone has a role to play in protecting the environment and is always looking for ways to promote sustainable practices in her daily life. Alexis works with the DRP team on various projects -- including research and writing of project proposals. She is currently based in Washington DC.
Eliza Scoggin
Business Development Associate
Eliza is pursuing degrees in International Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies with a concentration in public health as an undergraduate junior at Denison University in Ohio. Currently based in Washington, D.C., they research grant opportunities and develop concept papers and proposals for DRP.
Ayan Yussuf
Business Development Associate
Ayan is a third year student majoring in business administration and mathematics at Northeastern University in Boston. She is interested in fundraising and marketing and works on our social media campaigns. Ayan also does research and helps write proposals.