Morgan Wood
About Morgan Wood
Morgan Wood serves as a Program Associate for Global Community at Girl Up, where they manage the flagship club program and develop various digital materials. With extensive experience at the United Nations Foundation and a background in political science, Morgan focuses on enhancing engagement and standardizing programs for global adaptation.
Current Role at United Nations Foundation
Morgan Wood serves as a Program Associate in the Global Community at the United Nations Foundation. In this role, Wood oversees the Girl Up flagship club program, which involves developing digital materials, activities, toolkits, and video content. Wood manages the configuration and design of the Girl Up Community, including the creation of weekly newsletters and the implementation of strategic initiatives. Additionally, Wood supports the standardization of programs and curriculum for global adaptation within Girl Up, enhancing the engagement of Regional and Coalition Leaders through the development of train-the-trainer resources.
Previous Experience at United Nations Foundation
Morgan Wood has held multiple positions at the United Nations Foundation, contributing to various projects and initiatives. Wood worked as a Project Manager for Community Strategy & Implementation for five months in 2021 and served as a Mentor for Coalition and Club Programs from 2018 to 2019. Other roles included Deputy Camp Director for the Women in Science (WiSci) STEAM Camp in 2018, Project Manager for Asana Implementation & Adoption in 2020, and Program Coordinator for nine months in 2020. Additionally, Wood was a Coalition Leader from 2016 to 2019 and a Fellow for the Club Program for four months in 2019 to 2020.
Education and Academic Background
Morgan Wood earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Binghamton University, where they studied from 2016 to 2019. Prior to this, Wood obtained an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from SUNY Broome Community College, studying from 2015 to 2016. During their time at Binghamton University, Wood also served as a Teaching Assistant for a course on Congress in American Politics for five months in 2019.
Leadership and Community Engagement
Morgan Wood has demonstrated leadership and community engagement through various roles. As the Founding President of the Cheese Club at Binghamton University from 2018 to 2019, Wood played a pivotal role in establishing the organization. Additionally, Wood worked as a Campus Director at Civic Nation from 2017 to 2018 and as a College Fellow at Swing Left in 2018. These positions involved mobilization efforts and event production, contributing to community initiatives and engagement.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Morgan Wood began their career with several internships that provided foundational experience in community and climate initiatives. Wood served as a Global Strategy Intern at Citizens' Climate Lobby for three months in 2015 and as an Intern for the Club & Campus Program at the United Nations Foundation for two months in 2016. These roles allowed Wood to develop skills in strategy implementation and community outreach.