Her passion for nonprofit work is rooted in her upbringing as a minority woman from a Christian family in Pakistan, inspired by her father's dedication as an aid worker in disaster-affected regions.
PITTSBURGH, PA, January 10, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Zoia Michelle DiMillo has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Since 2023, Ms. DiMillo has served as the Director of Foundation and Government Relations at Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania. In this pivotal role, she manages critical revenue streams that support various youth programs, resulting in significant community impact and numerous success stories. Prior to her current leadership position, Ms. DiMillo demonstrated her expertise as the Foundation and Government Relations Manager from 2022 to 2023.
DiMillo's career demonstrates a deep commitment to humanitarian efforts and community service. After moving to the United States in 2016, she held an internship at the International Office of Migration at the United Nations in New York and went on to serve in various roles, including humanitarian consultant, corporate funding trainer, marketing specialist, research analyst, and project coordinator for multiple organizations. From 2019 to 2021, Ms. DiMillo served with AmeriCorps, contributing to both the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group. She later excelled as a Project Manager at Urban Strategies, Inc. from 2021 to 2022.
Ms. DiMillo holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Operations from Forman Christian College in Pakistan (2013) and a Master of Science in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response from the University of Manchester in England (2015). In 2015, she co-organized the Careers in Humanitarianism initiative at the University of Manchester. Her qualifications are further complemented by a certification in basic security from the United Nations Department for Safety and Security (2016).
Throughout her academic journey, she received numerous accolades, including the Shezan Gold Medal from Forman Christian College and a Fulbright scholarship in 2013.
Her passion for nonprofit work is deeply rooted in her upbringing as a minority woman from a Christian family in Pakistan, inspired by her father's dedication as an aid worker in disaster-affected regions. This background has instilled in her a profound commitment to serving marginalized communities, further strengthened by her volunteer efforts in the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
In 2020 and 2021, Ms. DiMillo was honored with the AmeriCorps End-of-Service Award from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Looking ahead, Ms. DiMillo aspires to step into an executive leadership role within a dynamic organization focused on sustainable and transformative community initiatives. She remains committed to learning from mentors and peers as she advances in her career.
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