Christopher Manoharan

Background

About Christopher Manoharan

I am a detail-oriented Anthropologist and Fulbright Scholar with a strong passion in field research, cognitive science and cultural studies within private and public sectors. I am skilled in exploring perceptions, attitudes and behavioral expressions towards people with disabilities while highlighting cultural and religious norms. I have a track record in cultivating professional affiliations with a commitment to research, policy and advocacy. • Led fundraising programs in assigned markets by acquiring, cultivating, and soliciting donors and prospects. • Conducted face-to-face meetings and interaction with donors like direct solicitations and event management. • Worked as a team with other staff to plan and execute wide variety of development relationships and activities. • Served as the primary contact for donors, prospects, sponsors and fundraising committees in assigned areas. • Devised study design and research plans, executing protocols while writing about and discussing discoveries. • Hosted and enhanced experience of esteemed guests, religious leaders, dignitaries, state officials and donors. Academic Highlights: I have completed a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Connecticut. I previously completed a Master’s degree in Anthropology from Queen’s University Belfast. I also completed a Double Bachelor’s degree in Musicology and Performance from State University of New York (SUNY). Technical Skills: I am highly proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, Salesforce, IBM SPSS Statistics, R, Slack, Matlab, Anthropac, UCINET and HREF/HRAF among others. Looking forward to connect with other ambitious professionals!