Ny Toussaint
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Leadership
Student Alliance Fighting Exploitation (SAFE) Anti- Human Trafficking Organization | Executive Board President
SAFE is a student organization at FIU that I served as the E-board President for the 2016-2017 academic year. My duties included re-establishing SAFE as an official organization at FIU with an E-board, Constitution, and new vision & mission.
The vision of SAFE is;
"To be FIU's catalyst organization in ending modern day slavery"
The mission of SAFE is;
"AAAP:
AWARE: Ensure holistic awareness of human trafficking among the FIU community
AVOID: Equip the FIU community with the tools and resources to prevent (avoid) people from becoming victims of human trafficking
AID: Provide volunteer service and raise funds towards organizations who are combating human trafficking
PARTNER: Create partnerships with FIU organizations and departments committed to ending human trafficking"
In the Spring of 2017 SAFE hosted the following events on campus: End It Movement Day, Training: What is human trafficking, Training: How to do street outreach, Street Outreach: Downtown Miami/Ultra Festival, Internship Fair, & 2017-2018 E-Board Elections
FIU 4 Freedom | Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator
FIU 4 Freedom is a network of students and staff from various organizations at FIU who desire to creatively educate others on the reality of human trafficking in South Florida and globally. We do this by organizing Freedom Week, a series of events and artwork on campus designed to raise awareness concerning trafficking, and challenge students to connect with local organizations to make a difference. I served as the Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator for FIU 4 Freedom in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
Personal Development
Gabel at FIU
Screening of "La Camioneta"
Latin American & Caribbean Center's "Cubanness in the Lyrics of the Guaracha: National Identity beyond Appearances"
The Cuban Research Institute's "Language Change in Cuban Spanish"
The Cuban Research Institute's "Jose Marti: His Life, Death, & Legacy"
International Knowledge Exchange with students from Ukraine: "Academic Integrity"
Latin American & Caribbean Center's Exhibition Launch: "Len's Project/Proyecto Lentes"
Department of State Briefing with Diplomat-in-Residence Catherine Rodriquez
18th Annual Eric Williams Memorial Lecture: "The Caribbean and American Presidential Power: A Donald Trump Ascendancy"
FIU Language Day
Part of being a global citizen and having a career in International Affairs is being highly proficient in foreign languages. At FIU I have had the privilege of studying Haitian Creole under the teaching of native Haitian professors. I was a 2016-2017 FLAS Fellow in the Kimberly Green Latin American & Caribbean Center with a focus on translation and interpretation between Creole and English. In the Spring of 2017 I embarked on an independent study with Professor Nicholas Andre that I believe is beneficial for formalized learning of Creole by English speakers.
During this independent study I was an Incubator on the language learning app Duolingo ensuring that English speakers can learn Creole on their electronic devices. Translation services in Creole are usually produced by American missionaries who have lived in Haiti for short periods of time but have no formal training in the language. Differing text and translations can be detrimental to learners which hinders the process of communication and collaboration between English speaking aid entities and Haitians. With my Creole proficiency and mentorship from Professor Andre I have created an enduring and accessible learning platform through the formalization of Creole syntax, semantics, and grammar. This in turn will mitigate difficulties in aid endeavors to Haiti. Visit Duolingo to learn a new language for free!
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Latin American & Caribbean Studies
LAH 2020 Latin American Civilization*
LAS 3002 Introduction to Latin American and Caribbean Studies
INR 3243 International Relations of Latin America
Sociology
SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology*
SYP 3456 Societies in the World*
GEO3421 Cultural Geography
SYG 3002 Basic Ideas of Sociology
ANT 3451 Anthropology of Race and Ethnicity
International Relations & Political Science
INR 3081 Contemporary International Problems*
IDS 3212 The Global Scientific Revolution and its Impact on Quality of Life*
INR 3045 The Global Challenge of Refugees and Migrants
CPO 4053: Political Repression and Human Rights
Studies
Religious Studies
REL 2011 Religion: Analysis & Interpretation
REL 3308 Studies in World Religions*
REL 3100 Introduction to Religion and Culture
REL 3399 The Art of Yoga and Meditation: Theory and Practicum
REL 4370 African Religions
Haitian Studies
HAI 2320: Haitian Creole Reading and Composition
HAI 3213 Accelerated Haitian Creole
FOL 3930 Introduction to Haitian Creole Translation & Interpretation
FOL 3905 Independent Study- Duolingo Incubator
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* Global Learning Course
My career goal is to lead humanitarian efforts within a faith-based organization offering relief, development and advocacy for vulnerable populations. I aspire to implement resolutions to macroscale and microscale matters that negatively impact disenfranchised nations and populations.
Declaration
Research
Contact
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righteousness endures forever
righteousness endures forever
dispersed abroad
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given to the poor
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exalted with honor
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"The Global Challenges of Refugees and Migrants: Puerto Ricans as an Internally Displaced Persons"
INR 3045 The Global Challenge of Refugees and Migrants
Mentors: Dr. Marcie Washington (PIR) and Dr. Derrick Scott (GSS)
The use of their U.S. citizenship to emigrate from the island has labeled Puerto Ricans in cities like Orlando or the Bronx as internally displaced persons. As the internally displaced persons population continues to increase, it is in the United States government’s interest to create systemic change in Puerto Rico that will alleviate the sociological forces causing migration. Reformation will only be successful by amending the status of Puerto Rico to reflect statehood or independence. Completed through the Spring and Fall of 2016 this has been my top research experience at FIU, which was presented in a poster format. To view this research poster click the underlined title for this project.
"Nation Building in the Old Testament and its influence on United States Politics"
INR 4013 Development of International Relations Thought
Mentor: Dr. Iqbal Akhtar (PIR)
The bureaucracy of the United States is a reflection of the nation building, polity, provision, and protection practices found in the the Old Testament. This paper from Fall 2016 analyzes what developments of political thought in the Old Testament, specifically under Moses’s leadership, have influenced the United States’ political thought. To view this research paper click the underlined title for this project.
"Intermingling"
SYG 3002 Basic Ideas of Sociology
Mentor: Professor Alfredo Garcia (GSS)
Throughout Spring 2016 I researched the social phenomenon of intermingling in order to contribute ethical information to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. To view the Intermingling page on Wikipedia click the underlined title for this project.
FIU McNair Undergraduate Research Conference
(October 2016)