Khan Academy Externship via Extern
Hi, I’m Lina! I’m a curious, creative, and motivated person who enjoys learning new things, meeting people, and finding meaningful ways to express ideas. I’m passionate about personal growth and enjoy
A collection of classroom and project work that demonstrates data cleaning, analysis, and visualization using common tools and methods learned at university.
Khan Academy · ✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
100M people a year learn for free on Khan Academy. Someone pays for that. Use AI to source and pitch the deals that fund it next.
Hi, I’m Lina! I’m a curious, creative, and motivated person who enjoys learning new things, meeting people, and finding meaningful ways to express ideas. I’m passionate about personal growth and enjoy
I am Lina Kidanu, a recent graduate of the University of Louisville with a major in Marketing and a minor in Computer Information Systems. I am interested in combining marketing strategy, data analysis, and technology to better understand consumer behavior, identify trends, and develop practical business recommendations. I continue to strengthen these skills through analytical projects and portfolio work.
Externships
Khan Academy Monetization Strategy & Partnerships Externship
In progress
Experience
Marketing Intern
J Wagner Group, Louisville, KY · Jan 2026 – May 2026
Cashier
Target, Louisville, KY · Nov 2023 – May 2026
(Leadership)
UofL Refugee Program, University of Louisville · Aug 2022 – May 2025
Marketing & Operations Intern – Coffee Exports
Ken Bon Trading PLC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · May 2024 – Aug 2024
Education
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Marketing; Minor: Computer Information Systems · Class of 2026
Skills
✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
100M people a year learn for free on Khan Academy. Someone pays for that. Use AI to source and pitch the deals that fund it next.
The externship examined monetization and partnership strategies for Khan Academy, using research and structured analysis to evaluate potential revenue models. Work included market and partner research, opportunity mapping, and preparation of pitch-ready materials drawing on AI-sourced leads.
I researched revenue models and partnership opportunities, mapped potential partners, and prepared materials that summarized findings and pitched selected approaches.
