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Zoya Aleem Investment Intern at Grassroots Business Fund Washington D.C. Metro AreaInternational Trade and Development Previous Futures Group, McGill University's Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, The Social Justice Committee Education McGill University 81 connectionsConnectSend Zoya InMailMore options Background Experience Grassroots Business FundInvestment Intern Grassroots Business Fund 2012 – Present (2 years)Washington D.C. Metro Area • Analyzing historical financial statements of clients for discussions • Forecasting disbursements for subsequent quarter • Analyzing and providing feedback for specific investments • Handling daily and weekly correspondence about scheduling, deadlines, meeting minutes, follow-ups, etc. • Serving as host, and recording discussions for weekly meetings • Gathering and calculating data for current investments on Excel spreadsheet • Drafting various proposals and notes, e.g. implementation of plan to reduce operational processing times • Editing and proofreading documents, e.g. company’s Operational Guidelines Futures GroupResearch Intern Futures Group 2011 – 2011 (less than a year)Washington D.C. Metro Area • Participated in organization and planning of the USAID-funded, Health Policy Project • Conducted literature reviews, data extraction and synthesis of the current research on HIV/AIDS-related stigma • Compiled information on research questionnaires and assembled findings for International Fall 2011 Conference • Created power points about the methodology of research and data analysis • Represented the firm at conferences about the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS in developing countries Research Assistant McGill University's Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health 2010 – 2011 (1 year)Montreal, Canada Area • Conducted extensive literature reviews and data extraction and synthesis to highlight knowledge gaps within issue of child labor • Compiled report on social and economic causes of child labor for use during the development of questionnaires • Analyzed and assembled findings into a report for the Montreal June 2011 Research Planning Conference Reporter The Social Justice Committee 2009 – 2009 (less than a year)Montreal, Canada Area • Investigated and reported on topics exploring the global economy and structures of poverty and oppression • Edited articles and proofed layout and design for upcoming issue • Stored, organized and managed files Volunteer Experience & Causes Exec South Asian Women's Aid (SAWA) 2010 – 2011 (1 year) Led student club in building campus awareness about economic and political marginalization of South Asian women worldwide; Organized and directed panel discussion groups, film screenings, and various fundraising events. Writer Student Publications The McGill Daily The McGill Tribune Languages UrduFrench (early intermediate) Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 4Research 3Analysis 1International... 1Microsoft Office 1Social Media 1Economics Macroeconomics Microeconomics Stata Policy Analysis Zoya also knows about... Editing SPSS Non-profits French Economic Development Emerging Markets Data Analysis Communication Skills Problem Solving Education McGill University McGill University Bachelor's degree, Economics and International Development Studies (Double Major) 2007 – 2012 Holton-Arms School 1998 – 2007 Additional Info Personal Details Birthday September 13 Groups Holton-Arms School Alumnae Group Holton-Arms School Alumnae Group Join McGill Alumni - U.S. McGill Alumni - U.S. Join McGill Faculty of Arts McGill Faculty of Arts Join McGill University Alumni McGill University Alumni Join Following The Global Impact Investing Network Nonprofit Organization Management Follow Nathan Associates Management Consulting Follow Grassroots Business Fund Venture Capital & Private Equity Follow Schools McGill University Montreal, Canada Area