Cora Neudeck
About Cora Neudeck
Cora Neudeck is a Senior Associate in the Executive Office at BRAC USA, where she supports the President & CEO in various strategic initiatives. She has a background in cognitive neuroscience and psychology from Harvard University and has worked in humanitarian roles focused on women and children affected by conflict and poverty.
Current Role at BRAC USA
Cora Neudeck serves as a Senior Associate in the Executive Office at BRAC USA, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she closely supports the President & CEO in various capacities, including event planning, partnership development, and global strategy formulation. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of empowering communities and addressing issues related to poverty and social injustice.
Previous Experience at Harvard University
Before joining BRAC USA, Cora Neudeck worked as a Research Assistant at Harvard University in the Spelke Lab for Developmental Studies. This role lasted for three months in 2018 and took place in Cambridge, Massachusetts. During her time at Harvard, she engaged in research that likely contributed to her understanding of cognitive neuroscience and psychology.
Educational Background
Cora Neudeck obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology, with a secondary focus in Global Health and Health Policy, from Harvard University. She studied from 2015 to 2019, completing her degree over a four-year period. This educational foundation has informed her subsequent work in humanitarian efforts and research.
Research and Humanitarian Work
Cora has conducted significant research on various humanitarian issues, including the impacts of child marriage on Syrian refugee girls in Jordan. Additionally, she studied the physical and psychological effects of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) on Somali refugee girls in the United States. Her research interests align with her passion for humanitarian protections for women and children affected by conflict and poverty.
Teaching and Leadership Experience
While working at the Abaarso School of Science & Technology in Somaliland, Cora Neudeck served as Faculty of Humanities from 2019 to 2020. In this role, she co-directed a daily afterschool primary education program for 70 children from a neighboring village, demonstrating her commitment to education and community development.