Tala Awwad
About Tala Awwad
Tala Awwad is a Business Development Intern with extensive experience in leadership and marketing roles at various organizations, including the Arab Student Association at SFU and Enactus SFU. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, where she concentrated in Marketing and Strategic Analysis.
Work at Replit
Tala Awwad has been working at Replit as a Business Development Intern since 2021. In this role, she focuses on supporting the company's growth initiatives and exploring new market opportunities. Her responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to enhance business strategies and contribute to the overall development of the organization.
Current Leadership Roles
Tala Awwad serves as Co-President of the Arab Student Association at Simon Fraser University (SFU) since 2021. In this capacity, she leads initiatives that promote cultural awareness and community engagement among Arab students. Additionally, she holds the position of Co-Vice President of Marketing for the SFU Business Administration Student Society, where she oversees marketing strategies to enhance student involvement and representation.
Previous Experience at Enactus SFU
Tala Awwad has a history of involvement with Enactus SFU. She participated as a competitor in the Regional & National Exposition in 2021 for three months. Prior to that, she served as the Media Marketing Manager for the Bright Ideas and The Amazing Case projects from 2020 to 2021 for nine months, where she managed marketing efforts to promote these initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Tala Awwad studied at the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from 2019 to 2023. Her academic focus was on Marketing and Strategic Analysis, complemented by a minor in Interactive Arts & Technology. This educational background equips her with the skills necessary for her roles in business development and marketing.
Early Career and Community Engagement
Tala Awwad began her career as a Community Service Assistant for the City of Surrey from 2019 to 2020, where she contributed to local community initiatives. She also worked as a Customer Consultant at The Body Shop during the same period, gaining experience in customer service and retail operations. Her early involvement in various organizations laid the foundation for her subsequent leadership roles.