Hochschule Furtwangen University

New York University

International Affairs, Events & Sustainability

New York, New York, United States

As a social justice ministry and NGO with ECOSOC Consultative Status at the United Nations, Intersections International builds bridges of justice, reconciliation and peace. We work to inspire hope, while meeting the urgent needs of our world’s most marginalized communities.At Intersections International, we envision a time when our distinct identities no longer incite division, discrimination, destruction and despair.  We envision a just world—united in diversity, a world in which human differences serve to advance connection, equality, respect and abundance for all people.My role primarily serves support our Global Peacemaking team. I serve as a liaison to the United Nations where I work with diplomats, humanitarians and civil society leaders to network and discover new ways of working together to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I also help to distribute small grants to international organizations, create global peace programs and special events.

Intersections International

Program and Administrative Associate

Poshmark is a social commerce platform catered to used and pre-loved clothing. Through this platform, I have created a small fashion resale business where donated and vintage clothing is given a second chance on the market, thereby reducing waste, pollution and reshaping industry standards in regards to the fast fashion supply chain and its impact on the environment. Poshmark has paved the way in creating thousands of female entrepreneurs and business owners, serving as platform for creating the next generation of #GirlBoss leaders in sustainability.As the owner and chief operating officer of my fashion resale business, I have managed all sourcing, marketing, finance, inventory and customer service aspects of this business and achieved the following milestones thus far:- Poshmark Ambassador & Affiliate status - 80K followers on Poshmark - 4000 followers on Instagram - 500+ items resold

Poshmark

Sustainable Fashion Business Owner & Ambassador

AFS Intercultural Programs

U.S. Department of State

Virtual Student Federal Service

Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM)- Creating and leading the first European student chapter of the No Lost Generation initiative for refugees. - Organizing and managing group meetings, volunteer events and panel discussions in Berlin, Germany.

Virtual Student Foreign Service

- Contributing extensive written research to the Global South-South Triangular Cooperation project. -	Co-organizing briefings and events at the United Nations in regards to development in the global south.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

Global South-South Cooperation Intern

- Meeting with various faith leaders and conducting written research on feminism in faith communities. -	Planning and managing communication for out events at the United Nations for CSW60, the largest annual conference on women’s rights at the United Nations

The Temple of Understanding

Women's Rights Intern

- Co-organizing events and networking with high-level officials in regards to international education. -	Working closely with executives in the British Council regarding SIEM marketing research and social media.

British Council

Education Marketing Intern

- Creating and facilitating the first-ever student exchange workshop for underprivileged youths.-	Co-managing the 2015 Summer Internship Program at the United Nations; managed 15 interns.

Assistant Program Director

- Managing all social media accounts and marketing for our summer internship program at the United Nations.-	Hiring new interns and attending briefings and events at the United Nations in regards to youth.

Rachel McCave

Rachel McCave