Introduction Tara Finglas

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My name is Tara Finglas. http:// www.tarafinglas.com

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This is my self-introduction for the Public Policy for Social Change course, which is part of the UIC online Certificate in Nonprofit Management.

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My name is Tara Finglas.

http://www.tarafinglas.com

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This is my 4th course as part of the Certificate in Nonprofit Management.

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So far I have completed the following courses: Engaging The New Volunteer Workforce, Building Partnerships and Collaboration Across the Sectors, and Nonprofit Civic Engagement.

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I am a communications and digital marketing specialist.

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I focus on adapting media and communications to create positive social change.

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I work as a Communications Officer with Misean Cara, an Irish nonprofit organization.

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I work with the media to highlight the good work of our member organizations, and manage the online and traditional communications of Misean Cara.

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And I am also an Adjunct Instructor for the Engaging The New Volunteer Workforce course!

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I have a masters in international peace studies; degree in communications and journalism; diploma in digital marketing and advertising and certificate in green business.

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I am from Ireland, and I recently returned to Dublin after living in Chicago for 3 and a half years.

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I have more than 10 years of volunteering experience, having volunteered in...

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my native Ireland, Greece, Romania, the UK, Belarus, Madagascar, South Africa, and the USA.

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One of my career highlights was working with UNICEF in Malawi for 1 year.

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From this course, I hope to learn advocacy strategies and best practices. And tips for effective online and social media campaigns.

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Connect with me Twitter: @tarafinglasHttp://www.tarafinglas.com