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Deli Mehrkish

San Francisco

Summary

Dynamic program leader with a passion for youth engagement and social justice advocacy at Oasis for Girls. Skilled in curriculum design and program management, I successfully facilitated transformative programs that empowered BIPOC girls, fostering resilience and community awareness. Committed to creating inclusive environments that celebrate personal narratives and promote holistic well-being.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Leader – RISE Program

Oasis for Girls
San Francisco
09.2024 - Current
  • Completed intensive leadership development focused on holistic well-being, mental health, and social justice.
  • Facilitated and lead programmatic youth cohorts to enhance life skills and mental health among participants.
  • Engaged in identity-based creative projects to celebrate personal and cultural narratives.
  • Executed a final social justice action project, demonstrating community awareness and advocacy.
  • Built strong peer relationships and a supportive community, fostering confidence and resilience.
  • Practiced self-advocacy and empowerment through structured discussions on systems of oppression and equity.
  • Collaborated with wellness experts, and accessed mental health resources to support personal growth.
  • Developed and maintained communication with staff and community partners to ensure responsive and inclusive program delivery.
  • Aligned with the organization's mission to empower BIPOC girls and young women through culturally relevant programming and leadership development.

Citywide Art Teacher

Jewish Community Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Developed and implemented an engaging and innovative art curriculum, aligned with educational standards, for several different schools across the San Francisco Unified School District.
  • Demonstrated excellent classroom management techniques to encourage maximum participation and learning.
  • Fostered a positive and creative learning environment that supports social, mental, and emotional growth.
  • Facilitated art workshops to enhance creativity and expression.

Sales Associate

California Street Cannabis Company
11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Drove sales revenue through high engagement with customers and consulting with patients on their individual needs.
  • Managed all on-floor operations, including customer transactions, cash handling, complaint resolution, employee shift schedules, and inventory.
  • Exemplified exceptional customer service skills through rapport-building and creating loyal consumer relationships.
  • Demonstrated extensive product and brand knowledge by sharing key benefits and selling points.
  • Built deep industry awareness and understanding of local and federal legislation required for the business.

Assistant Teacher

Lala’s Place
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Partnered with the organization’s founder to develop a full educational curriculum, and execute lesson plans for students.
  • Worked closely with parents to discuss student progress, and created personalized education plans to best support their development.
  • Established and enforced rules for behavior in order to create a safe, healthy environment for everyone.

AmeriCorps Volunteer Recruitment & Intake Coordinator

American Red Cross
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Managed the intake and position placement of 200 Red Cross youth volunteers, and oversaw 40 high school clubs and summer youth camps focused on leadership and personal development.
  • Planned and executed various events from start to finish, including monthly community engagements, high school Red Cross social functions, and volunteer informational sessions.
  • Recruited Red Cross volunteers by sharing information on various programs and opportunities, when sponsoring booths at local events, as well as through face-to-face neighborhood outreach.
  • Kept our volunteer database up to date by contacting former and current volunteers to reinstate their status.

AmeriCorps Natural Disaster Education & Prevention Coordinator
  • Reached out to local communities to plan and execute educational sessions on disaster prevention strategies.
  • Managed a local home-fire prevention program, going door-to-door in lower income neighborhoods to expedite in-home safety through installing proper devices and educating on best practices.
  • Presented youth education programs on the importance of natural disaster preparation and awareness related to our local climate.
  • Worked as a “Disaster Assessment” team member in the field during a 2 week deployment in South Texas to provide assistance and collect damage assessment data from thousands of affected homeowners suffering from major flooding, storm and tornado destruction.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Sociology

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
08.2018

Skills

  • Program development
  • Curriculum design
  • Youth engagement
  • Social justice advocacy
  • Community outreach
  • Project management
  • Leadership training

Languages

Farsi
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Program Leader – RISE Program

Oasis for Girls
09.2024 - Current

Citywide Art Teacher

Jewish Community Center
08.2023 - 01.2024

Sales Associate

California Street Cannabis Company
11.2021 - 05.2023

Assistant Teacher

Lala’s Place
01.2021 - 02.2022

AmeriCorps Volunteer Recruitment & Intake Coordinator

American Red Cross
11.2018 - 11.2019

AmeriCorps Natural Disaster Education & Prevention Coordinator

Bachelor's Degree - Sociology

University of California, Santa Cruz

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