Lora Thebian

Draft grant applications and concept notes
Manage donor and partner data on Salesforce
Conduct research to identify funding opportunities and support organizational growth
Coordinate training programs, assist in trainer selection, and follow up with beneficiaries
Maintain and update Salesforce, LMS, and e-learning platforms to ensure data accuracy

Led multiple projects and programs to foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and socio-economic development
Responsible for partnerships, budgets, strategic planning, and program sustainability
Worked closely with high-profile stakeholders including UNICEF, GIZ, and local municipalities
Coached and mentored teams

Tracked progress of 100% of supported startups, offering input on growth, fund utilization, and scaling challenges
Coordinated with 10+ stakeholders and experts to ensure 90% alignment between startup needs and delivered content
Assessed and validated 95% of fund requests, ensuring timely disbursement and compliance with program criteria
Co-developed tailored startup work plans, resulting in 80% milestone follow-through and better clarity
Contributed to Demo Day outreach and coordination and supported clinics and workshops

Led rapid activity shifts during the crisis, created action plans, and oversaw daily operations within budget
Coordinated with stakeholders to support 85% of IDPs, ensuring aid distribution and access to essential services
Optimized resource allocation and logistics for efficient crisis response

Developed strategic plans that shaped EFE’s direction, leading to organizational growth and expansion into Lebanon
Contributed to developing entrepreneurship and mentorship curricula, improving content quality for program participants
Implemented M&E frameworks that improved program efficiency and increased success rates by 10%
Analyzed focus group results and translated findings into actionable improvements

Recruited volunteers to observe parliamentary, municipal, university, and company elections
Organized regular events and training sessions on electoral law and observation methods
Established partnerships with local stakeholders to support election observation efforts
Managed stakeholder engagement

Built NGO partnerships and conducted youth outreach via door-to-door initiatives and social media
Connected youth with training and mentorship opportunities
Sourced suppliers for youth-led enterprises and developed strategies to foster local partnerships