Diversity Forum 2023 Resume Book (Fresh/Soph/Jun)

Luis Bravo

EDUCATION

Santa Monica College, CA

Associates of Computer Science, August 2016 - June 2023

Relevant courses: C, C++, Java, Advanced Java, Java Data Structures, Assembly language

Pasadena City College, CA

Took most of my math courses here, January 2019 - December 2022

Relevant courses: Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1,2,and 3, Discrete Structures, Dif erential Equations

EXPERIENCE

Intern

DOPL Technologies, Remote, December 2022 - Present

● Researched several hospital systems to identify health care needs

● Researched FDA Approved surgical robots that could work with our software system, in order to conduct surgery over the internet

● Conducted various other forms of customer discovery

● Working on TeleUltraSound System

Software Engineering Intern

PayPal San Jose, CA, June - September, 2022

• Interned with the Credit Merchant Team and worked on a Java based project that reduced the product’s latency

IT Intern

Southern California Association of Governments, Los Angeles, CA October 2021 - June, 2022 • Worked on ARCGIS and Geospatial applications, specifically created programs that extracted mapping data from certain regions

Business Development Intern

CheckBook io, San Mateo, CA February - June 2021

•Researched competitors, conducted demos, cold called and cold emailed prospective customers

Sales Intern

Mesh Payments, Remote, July - November 2021

• Cold called prospective clients, sent out marketing emails, scheduled meetings, and conducted demos

Extracurricular Activities

NASA L’Space Academy

January 2023-April 2023, remote,

• Participated in a 12-week Academy designed to provide unique, hands-on learning and insight into NASA.

Keana Rose Hilario

EDUCATION

University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Intended Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature and Global Studies

May 2025

Relevant

Coursework: Philippine History, Literature, Performance

Activities: League of Filipino Students

Sciences Po Paris, Reims, France

Bachelor of Art in Politics and Government, Completed May 2023

Relevant

Coursework: Political Institutions; Race and Equality in the US; Intro to Sociology; Intro to Political Science; Intermediate Statistics; Gender, Peace, and Security; 5th Republic: Constitutional Law; Comparative Politics; International Relations; Transitional Justice and Human Rights; Public International Law; Human Rights Law; Aesthetics of Law; Postcolonial Question in Contemporary France

Activities: Head of Academic Activities, European Law Students’ Association; Head of Awareness, Asians in Reims Association; Creative Writing Staff Writer, The Sundial Press

EXPERIENCE

Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL)

Public Service Intern (remote)

Washington DC

June 2023 - Present

Secured internship placement at the US Forest Service Klamath National Forest by CAPAL. Develop website content, write news releases, and create social media content to foster public awareness on the Wildfire Crisis Strategy Priority Landscape – Klamath River Basin. Build and maintain relationships with local community partners to inform them of forest-related policies and effectively communicate safety measures.

Ex Aequo Reims, France

Civic Student Intern Feb. 2023 - May 2023

Conducted academic research on the criminalization of LGBTQ+ identities. Engaged in interviews with LGBTQ+ asylum seekers to gather firsthand accounts related to the topic. Collaborated with a team of two other members to present the findings in a community exhibit to amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.

You Have a Friend in Me Initiative

Reims, France

Civic Student Intern Feb. 2023 - May 2023

Organized and facilitated cultural integration events to foster integration of 20 Ukrainian refugee families into local community. Provided French tutoring to enhance language skills of refugees, enabling better communication and integration. Supported material procurement, organized tutoring resources, and facilitated clothing donations to enhance the well-being of refugee families.

Immigrant Defenders Law Center

Student Intern

Los Angeles, CA

July 2022 - Aug. 2022

Assisted paralegals and lawyers with administrative tasks and handling confidential client information for a diverse caseload of over 100 clients. Investigated the state of human rights in numerous countries, contributing to Country Conditions Reports to support asylum seekers’ cases. Utilized language proficiency in English, French, and Spanish to translate legal documents.

SKILLS

Kaylyn Ahn

Lynnahn2025@u.northwestern.edu

Campus Address: (224-224-5243) 560 Lincoln St, 240 A, Evanston, IL 60208

EDUCATION

Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Policy and Legal Studies, Anticipated June 2025, Cumulative GPA: 3.944/4.00

Honors: Arch Award (awarded one freshman out of 2000 in recognition for volunteer service), Public Service Scholar, Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship

WORK EXPERIENCE

State Representative Mark Walker, Intern, Arlington Heights, IL June 2021 - March 2022

• Led and passed legislation to reform the definition of criminal sexual assault after my sexual assault case was not prosecuted due to a legal loophole

• Lobbied and testified to the Illinois House and Senate, spoke at a bill signing with Governor J.B. Pritzker.

US Department of State, Office of Global Women’s Issues - Foreign Service Intern, Washington, DC (June 2023 - August 2024)

• Engage in three weeks of academic and professional training in Washington, D.C. followed by seven weeks working in a policy office in the U.S. Department of State

• Work a 10 week assignment in a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad to research into women’s economic empowerment and gender inequality

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Prison Education Program, President, Evanston, IL Dec. 2021-Present

• Oversee 5 committees dedicated to creating tutoring programs for incarcerated people and raising awareness about mass incarceration, host jazz concerts for people on death row

• Facilitate the only degree granting program for adult incarcerated people from a top 10 university and a tutoring program for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice

GLAAD, 20 Under 20 Honoree, Los Angeles, CA June 2021

• Listed as top 20 young LGBTQIA+ changemakers using media and activism to drive acceptance and equality

Office of Undergraduate Research, Emerging Scholar Fellowship, Evanston, IL June 2022-Present

• Receive a $10,000 grant over 15 months to research the criminalization of women of color in Cuba with Dr. Alyssa Garcia, read and analyze dozens of text to develop a literature review

• Developed critical analysis skills in engaging with testimonies and interviews

• Attend monthly workshops for career development and research process

• Develop an independent project on Victim’s Economic Security for survivors of sexual violence

Yadira Paz-Martinez

Clinton, NC, 28328 | 910-990-2206 | yadira.pazmartinez@duke.edu | www.linkedin.com/in/yadira-paz-martinez

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Representative Yadira Caraveo (CO -08) Intern

Washington, D.C

May 2023 – Present

• Designed 3+ communication designs weekly and responded to daily emails and phone calls from constituents.

• Wrote weekly memo notes from U.S. Agriculture Committee hearings and briefings for staffers, organized constituent newsletter database, and researche d veterinarian shortage impact on U.S. Farm Bill.

Duke Student Affairs, Experiential Orientation Program (Project Citizen)

Program Director

Durham, NC

December 2022 – Present

• Co-lead a weeklong orientation program for 80 incoming freshman students focusing on citizenship. Managed a $70,000 account for catering, merchandise, hotel fees, travel expenses and miscellaneous.

• Planned 8+ different activities, oversaw social media accounts, interviewed 30+ potential orientation leaders, and structured a team of 20+ individuals to assist the program. Created a two-day plan in Washington D.C. with the Duke in D.C. office.

Library of Congress

Research Assistant

Durham, NC

November 2022 – Present

• Communicated with poultry farmworkers, offered interviews, and assisted in managing grant funds to pay interviewees.

• Transcribed 600+ minutes and interviewed 7 poultry farmworkers in North Carolina for oral history publication for the Occupational Folklife Collection.

Duke University, Bass Connection: Measuring Democracy

Researcher

Durham, NC

August 2022 – May 2023

• Collaborated in a team of 12 to measure voter turnout inequalities for disabilities, race, age, and education in the U.S.

• Complied data from the U.S. Census Current Population Survey voter turnout to detect the statistical significance of racial inequality, ranking all 50 states. Analyzed voter ID, felony disenfranchisement, and bilingual ballots to determine state ranking.

Student Action with Farmworkers: North Carolina Justice Center (NCJC )

Raleigh, NC

Intern May 2022 – August 2022

• Co-directed and administered NCJC Facebook page by ideating and designing 3 -4 infographics weekly regarding farmworker rights. Conducted 2 outreach evenings, presenting labor and migrant housing rights to farmworkers with H-2A and H-2B visas.

• Procured evidence for weekly case review meetings and organize d 200+ Excel lines of North Carolina and U.S. Department of Labor agency claims. Transcribed 60+ minutes of audio and gathered evidence for human trafficking cases with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Interpreted legal intakes and translated declarations.

• Directed weekly performance theater nights to teach farmworker rights, established connections with 200+ farmworkers, and interviewed 5 farmworkers for story narratives on social media.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE/AFFILICATIONS/ HONORS

Duke Student Government (DSG)

Vice President of Equity and Outreach, Internal Affairs Committee

Durham, NC

August 2022 – Present

• Senator: Co-lead 3 school-wide project proposals regarding the Experiential Orientation Program for incoming students, Gender Violence Prevention and Intervention Publicity, and restructuri ng DSG fundings in collaboration with the Center for Multicultural Affairs to equitably distribute funds to cultural groups on campus to create a leadership program.

• Internal Affairs Committee: Developed and presented DSG 101 curriculum to 30+ new DSG sen ators. Rewrote and presented DSG House Rules to 60+ DSG members at weekly senate meetings.

Duke Define America

Co-President

Durham, NC

August 2021 – Present

• Planned and budgeted $8,700 in organization finances, budgeting 10+ events and collaborating with Duke organizations regarding refugee, immigrant, and migrant advocacy and community organizing.

• Managed Define America financial accounts, scheduled catering, reservations, and meetings to approve funding requests.

Honors: Mellon Mays Scholar, Duke Center for Multicultural Affairs Multicultural Community Legacy Award , Dean's List with Distinction (Fall 2023), Dean’s List Honors (Spring 2022), Hart Service Opportunities in Leadership Fellow, Duke Latinx Rising Star, B.N. Duke Scholar

EDUCATION

Duke University

Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Sociology

Certificate in Human Rights , GPA: 3.90

PUBLICATIONS

University Location – Durham, NC

Expected Graduation: May 2025

● Paz-Martinez, Y. (2022). Public Education for Sale. Duke University Journal of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 3, (pp. 127-129).

● Novice in R studio

● Fluent in Spanish and English

● Intermediate in Memo Writing

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

M A I

N O B J E C T I V E

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L a n g u a g e , a n d m i n o r i n C o m m u n i c a t i o n s

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O N T A C T D E T A I L S

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W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Tegry Bistro

M a n a g e r | 2 0 1 5 - P r e s e n t C o o r d i n a t e b u s i n e s s s c h e d u l e s f o r s t a f f m e e t i n g s a n d w o r k d a y s R u n s o c i a l m e d i a a c c o u n t s a n d c a m p a i g n . T a k e i n v e n t o r y a n d s t o c k M a n a g e c u s t o m e r r e l a t i o n s b y r e s p o n d i n g t o r e v i e w s a n d c o m m e n t s . M a i n t a i n f o o d s a f e t y r e g u l a t i o n s

E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R S

Student Interest Clubs

V i c e P r e s i d e n t o f N e w M e m b e r o u t r e a c h M a r k e t i n g G r o u p / 2 0 2 1 -

P r e s e n t A p p l y s k i l l s l e a r n e d a t D e P a u w t o m a r k e t f o r l o c a l b u s i n e s s e s t h a t a r e n o t a b l e t o a f f o r d p r o f e s s i o n a l f i r m s , c r e a t e s o c i a l m e d i a c a m p a i g n s , a n d c o l l a b o r a t e w i t h t h e b u s i n e s s t o s t a r t n e w c a m p a i g n s

T i g e r T a l e s R a d i o h o s t / 2 0 2 2 - P r e s e n t O r g a n i z e w e e k l y t o p i c s a n d s e g m e n t s f o r a l i v e r a d i o s p e c i a l t y s h o w

Leadership Positions

S i g m a C h i P h i l a n t h r o p y C h a i r / 2 0 2 2 - P r e s e n t

F a c i l i t a t e i d e a s f o r p h i l a n t h r o p y e v e n t s , a c t a s a c o m m u n i c a t i o n l i n k b e t w e e n h o u s e s f o r c o l l a b o r a t i v e e v e n t s , a n d b r a i n s t o r m l o g i s t i c a l w a y s t o e x e c u t e e v e n t s

Sustainability Leadership Program / 2021 -Present

C o l l a b o r a t e w i t h l i k e - m i n d e d i n d i v i d u a l s t o d i s c u s s a n d c a r r y o u t i n i t i a t i v e s t o m a k e D e P a u w a m o r e s u s t a i n a b l e c a m p u s t h r o u g h h a n d s - o n e x p e r i e n c e

Community Service

Tiger Pals / 2021 - Present

W r i t e l e t t e r s b a c k a n d f o r t h w i t h e l e m e n t a r y s c h o o l s t u d e n t s i n a r e a s w i t h l o w l i t e r a c y r a t e s t o i m p r o v e w r i t i n g s k i l l s

D e P a u w D a n c e M a r a t h o n / 2 0 2 1 - P r e s e n t

F u n d r a i s e d o n a t i o n s f o r R i l e y C h i l d r e n ' s H o s p i t a l t h r o u g h s o c i a l m e d i a o u t r e a c h , c a m p a i g n i n g a n d e v e n t s

First Year Experience Mentor/ 2022 - Present

H e l p f r e s h m e n t r a n s i t i o n f r o m h i g h s c h o o l t o D e P a u w , a s s i s t i n c o n d u c t i n g o r i e n t a t i o n a n d p r o v i d e r e s o u r c e s t h r o u g h o u t t h e y e a r

Green Greeks/ 2022 - Present

C o o r d i n a t e w i t h g r e e k c h a p t e r s o n c a m p u s t o m a k e a m o r e s u s t a i n a b l e g r e k k l i f e c o m m u n i t y

EDUCATION

ETHAN PINTAR

526 S 3rd St

Bellaire, Texas, 77401

Date of Birth: 06/14/2002

ejpintar@icloud.com

2014 - 2021 The Kinkaid School

2021 — Swarthmore College

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

7-12

Quiz Bowl

• Competed with Quiz Bowl A-team

• 1st Place at Houston HoHo, Westside HS (10)

• 2nd Place at Bayou City Jamboree, Cinco Ranch HS (10)

• Competed at National Championship Tournament (10)

• Honorable mention at Bayou City Jamboree, Cinco Ranch HS (11)

• Participated in World Affairs Council Academic WorldQuest (10, 11), team captain (11)

• QualiTied for US History Bee (Junior Varsity), US Geography Olympiad (Varsity), International Geography Olympiad

10-12 Clubs

Trivia Club: Co-founder, President (10), Vice President (11), World Update Club: Secretary (12)

• Trivia Club: co-founder, planned meetings, created trivia games, planned Culture Fest booth

• World Update: keep meeting records, plan meetings

9-12 Model UN

Houston, Texas

Swarthmore, PA

2 hrs/wk

Academic year

1 hr/wk

Academic year

Varies

• Participated in conferences in Houston, Austin, Chicago, Boston, Budapest, Stanford

• Allstar Scholarship, Harvard Model Congress (9)

• Outstanding Delegate, SISMUN (11)

Academic year 10

Homestay in France

• Lived with family in Grenoble, France for two weeks, attended local school

2 weeks

2021 —

Virtual National Security Language Institute–Youth: Arabic (American Councils for International Education)

Participant

• Online Arabic class

• Sponsored by U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

• Received scholarship

War News Radio (Swarthmore College)

Participant

• Found and interviewed contacts and produced podcasts about conTlicts around the world (Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Ukraine) https:// warnewsradio.org/2022/02/academicsreTlect-on-the-war-in-afghanistan/, https:// warnewsradio.org/2022/05/forgottenconTlict-the-tigray-war/, https:// warnewsradio.org/2022/06/the-invasion-ofa-generation-history-and-experiences-ofukraine/

3 hrs/wk

2 months

HONORS

10-

National French Honor Society Inductee

• Recognized students who have maintained excellent grades in French language courses

• Inducted in April 2018

3 hrs/wk

2 months

10-

National Latin Honor Society Inductee

• Recognized students who have maintained excellent grades in Latin language courses

• Inducted in April 2018

10-

German Language CertiRicate (Education Ministers Conference)

Level A2 (10), Level B1 (11), Level C1 (12)

• OfTicial German language certiTicate of German education authorities and the Foreign OfTice

8-11

National French Contest (AATF) Platinum (8, 10, 11), Gold (9)

• Awarded to one student per year for excellence in the World History class

• Awarded to one student per year for excellence in the French III class

• Proofread 6 maps for DuraBrands (ref. Fayez Yousef)

2021-2022 7-12

Concordia Language Villages: Waldsee Counselor and Business Manager

• Helped lead activities as counselor at German language immersion summer camp

• Helped manage camp Tinances, logistics and communications Junior Counselor

• Helped lead activities as counselor at German language immersion summer camp

• Co-led “Waldsee Virtual“ virtual camp program Participant

• Participated in immersion camp

• Earned high school credit (10, 11, 12)

• Homestay in Ulm, Germany (11)

• Scholarship from Max Kade Foundation, $2500

• German Designated Scholarship from Concordia, $500

• Waldsee Scholarship for Descendants of Families Displaced by the Shoah (12)

Full-day 6 weeks (employee) 4 weeks (participant) 11

Phi Beta Kappa Honors Academy (University of Houston)

11

Young Leaders Institute: U.S.-China Relations (Asia Society) Participant

• Learned from various speakers on U.S.-China relations

• Delivered presentation with a group on solutions to the South China Sea conTlict

1 week 11

Foundation for Teaching Economics: Economics for Leaders Program (Rice University)

Participant

• Took class on economics, participated in leadership exercises

• Placed in "excellent" category for concluding exam

1 week 11

Tikvah Fund: Maimonides Scholars Program (Yale University)

Participant

• Received scholarship to attend program

# hrs/wk 2 weeks

EDUCATION

Howard University, Washington, D C

Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

Expected Graduation: May 2025

GPA: 4 0

Academic Honors: School of Business Executive Leadership Honors Program | Dean’s Honor Roll | Howard University

Achievers Merit Scholarship Recipient | 2021-2023 Thurgood Marshall College Fund T-Mobile Magenta Merit Scholarship

Recipient | 2022-2023 Thurgood Marshall College Fund Adobe HBCU Ignite Merit Scholarship Recipient

Relevant Coursework: Business Law, Business Finance, Accounting Principles II, Afro-American Studies I

Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand

Bachelor of Commerce, Management

Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Management, Principles of Marketing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

McKinsey & Company, Sophomore Summer Business Analyst, Washington D C

Remixxed Bags, Co-Founder, CFO, & Communications Director, Washington, D C

February 2020-October 2020

GPA: 4 0

June 2023-August 2023

January 2019-May 2023

● Founded an apparel social enterprise that partners with thrift stores to reduce clothing waste by upcycling unsold thrift store jeans into streetwear tote bags, preventing over 500 pounds of denim from entering landfill to date

● Secured a distribution deal with a retail store, increasing sales by 18%, and negotiated a bulk volume B2B order with a national investment forum, increasing sales by 60%

● Secured high-profile radio and magazine features with a reach of over 18,000 people, conducted market research to establish pricing strategy, and produced financial forecasts and reviews, earning Remixxed Bags the 2021 Do Something Black History Month Business Grant, the 2019 Young Enterprise Wellington Regional Best Business Finalist Award, and the 2019 Young Enterprise Wellington Regional Financial Management Award

Octane OC & Elevation Ventures, Innovation Intern, Irvine, California

May 2022-July 2022

● Researched the private laboratory market and analyzed revenue streams to develop a financial market sizing model estimating the TAM, SAM, and SOM of a Series A stage startup, significantly increasing the estimate accuracy and yielding a 30X greater total market size

● Conducted due diligence and compiled 300+ documents to write an investment memo for a $2 million investment into a Series A stage clean energy startup and presented the report to investors

● Interviewed AI and healthcare stakeholders, defined use case personas, and researched healthcare trends and datasets to develop a product requirements document for a $2 million AI health equity app, which accelerated MVP development

Goldman Sachs, Market Madness: HBCU Possibilities Winner, Washington, D C

January 2022-April 2022

● Earned a 1st place finish amongst 26 teams and the grand prize of $1 million of scholarship money for Howard University students

● Collaborated with 5 team members to develop an acquisition recommendation for a financial case competition and utilized entry-level training in finance, accounting, and economics

Project Proximate at Boston Consulting Group, Fellow, Remote

September 2021-February 2022

● Identified 8 key competitors for a Black-owned luxury apparel company and conducted competitor research on sales strategies

● Designed a Black Friday Cyber Monday sales strategy consistent with luxury positioning that increased holiday sales by over 70%

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Howard University Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, Community Service Chair, Washington, D C

August 2022-May 2024

● Lead 35+ people across 4 committees to execute the Bison Holiday Give Back Project, an annual service project that donates 870+ holiday gifts to underserved children in the D.C. community

● Implement an expansion plan for Bison Holiday Give Back to include youth shelters and detention centers alongside low-income schools

● Manage all logistics and communication with the Howard University community and external partners to execute the Backed By Bison Food Drive, a service project that donates 830+ items to address summer food insecurity

Howard University Consulting Club, Incoming President, Washington, D C

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, Volunteer, Washington, D C

August 2023-May 2024

January 2023-Present

● Volunteer 15 hours each semester to lead middle-school children through an interactive financial simulation aimed at preparing young people for financially successful adulthood

● Teach students about important financial concepts like saving, budgeting, and investing while maintaining engagement and facilitating Q&A

AWARDS & HONORS

● 2nd place winner of the 2023 University of California Summer Institute For Emerging Leaders & Managers Case Competition

● 2021 Kode With Klossy Coding Scholar, concentrating in web development languages HTML, CSS, & Javascript

● One of 24 young adults awarded the 2020 Venture Up Nano Degree of Youth Entrepreneurship from Creative HQ

● Black Belt in Shaolin Lee Hi Zi Ra Men Kung Fu

ZAYNAB MIRZA

Aldie, VA 20105 | 571-361-0489 | zaymirza0526@gmail.com

EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATIONS

Northern Virginia Community College

International Studies

GPA: 4.0

John Champe High School Diploma

GPA: 4.0

CPR/First Aid Certification

WORK EXPERIENCE

Ducklings Daycare, Stone Ridge, Va, Childcare Worker

Aug 2022-Present

Aug 2018- June 2022

June 2019

June 2021-Aug 2021

• Coordinated and delivered age-appropriate lessons and educational activities for children

• Maintained a safe workplace by monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional issues and reporting concerns to staff and parents

• Provided academic guidance and supervised classroom activities

Harris Teeter, Aldie, VA, Cashier

June 2020-Feb 2021

• Checked prices and quantities for accuracy, collected and processed payments, and scanned items for purchase

• Successfully resolved customer problems and efficiently handled a diverse customer base

• Helped with other tasks as needed including managing shelves, tracking inventory, and keeping the store clean

EXTRACURRICULAR/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Student Government Association (President)

August 2022-Present

• Promoted awareness of campus issues, fostered a sense of health and well-being, and maintained an open dialogue between students, faculty, and administration

• Attended the 2022 NVCC Student Leadership Conference in Roanoke to build leadership and presentational skills and packed thousands of meals for Rise Against Hunger to be distributed overseas by various humanitarian groups

Girl Scouts (Ambassador)

Aug 2013-Sep 2022

• Completed numerous volunteer projects, such as assisting senior citizens in their daily affairs, participating in multiple food drives, and cutting invasive foliage for an environmental campaign

• Received the Girl Scout Silver Award in 2018 for organizing and hosting a week-long STEM event to teach young girls about robotics and other careers in the technology field

AWARDS

Katherine Hitchcock Award (LASS Hitchcock Award)

SEAL Award

Excellence in Education Award

April 2023

April 2023

May 2022

Maryam Azgomi

EDUCATION

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Science, Cognitive Science; Emphasis: Computation

Minor, Political Science

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

• Python

• Concepts in Political Theory

• International Relations

EXPERIENCE

Hospitality Hostess

California’s Great America

Expected Graduation: June 2025

• Minds, Brains, and Computers

• Linear Algebra

• Calculus for Engineering

June 2021 – August 2021

• Ensured individualized service and customer relations by recommending products from a menu of 50+ items based on dietary needs.

• Served 45+ customers daily with transactions averaging $100+, exceeding daily expectations through quality service.

• Presided over kitchen and food distribution duties when understaffed and managed the register to ensure transactional integrity.

• Liaison between the customer and corporate staff to ensure their needs were met and concerns were addressed.

• Managed the register and recorded the amount of cash imputed and outputted to calculate daily profits and losses.

Tutor

Learn in Shelter Non-Profit & Homestead High

August 2019 – June 2021

• Maintained communication with 20+ parents on their child’s progress within their fields of study.

• Curating individualized lesson plans for each student that was dependent on individual learning style to promote holistic learning and adapt to unique learning needs.

• Educated students on topics ranging from Mathematics to English to prepare them for academic success while tracking their progress.

• Facilitated learning by developing problem sets for each student to complete and learn through previous mistakes.

Vice President

Animal Welfare Club

September 2019 – June 2021

• Scheduled over 15 club events such as fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, and club affairs .

• Coordinated fundraisers and adoption events with local Animal Shelters to promote ethical adoption and save animal lives.

• Drafted succession plans to establish longevity of club mission due to consistent member turnover.

• Represented club during events and fundraisers to maintain budgets and secure funding for event planning and philanthropic causes.

Alexis Mauricio Ibarra

alex04061477@gmail com | (832) 340-6148

San Antonio, Texas 78212

EDUCATION

Trinity University San Antonio, Texas

Bachelors of Arts in Political Science & Global Latinx Studies

Minor in Economics

Lone Star College Tomball, Texas

Associates of Arts

Summa Cum Laude

Office of the President Intern

Inter-American Dialogue Washington, District of Columbia

EXPERIENCE

● Provide administrative and logistical support and research assistance in preparation for and during the CAF Conference

August 2022 - May 2026

August 2018 - May 2022

● Conduct research on key issues in Hemispheric affairs including democratic governance, US policy towards Latin America and trade

● Help inform the Dialogue’s presence on social media, including publishing on the website and using social media applications

Student Assistant

Trinity University Department of Political Science San Antonio, Texas

● Help the administrative assistant in answering the phones and greeting visitors to our office

● Complete miscellaneous tasks that are assigned by department staff/faculty

Student Assistant

Trinity University Center of Experiential Learning and Career Success San Antonio, Texas

● Help the administrative assistant in answering the phones and greeting visitors to our office

● Assist staff and students by approving jobs and employers

● Complete miscellaneous tasks that are assigned by office staff

Public Relations Intern

Royal Independent School District Department of Communications Pattison, Texas

● Helped office personnel with errands, paperwork and data entry

● Coordinated documents, communication, and resources needed for web design projects

● Assisted administrative staff with luncheons and catered events

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Street2Feet San Antonio, Texas

● Picked up litter in Garcia Park and around the trail

● Cheered participants on as they raised awareness of the mission of health, body, and mind in homelessness.

Habitat for Humanity San Antonio, Texas

● Painted walls and ceilings and installed bathroom hardware rods, holders, and faucets

Headwater Sanctuary San Antonio, Texas

May 2023 - Present

January 2023 - Present

October 2022 - Present

June 2021 - August 2021

February 2023 - April 2023 (Seasonal)

● Worked with Trinity University Volunteer Action Community to support native greenery and remove invasive species

San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, Texas

● Worked with the partnership of the San Antonio Food Bank and Trinity University to package food for the SA community

Texas Adopt-a-Highway Pattison, Texas

● Picked up litter that was on the side of the road and kept my community clean

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Tour Guide, Trinity University Office of Admissions

Associate Director of Philanthropy and Service, Trinity University Student Ambassadors

Public Relations Chair, Trinity University Progressives

Member, Trinity University Student Ambassadors

Admissions Ambassador, Trinity University Office of Admissions

Member, Trinity University Latino Association

Trinity University Murchison Scholarship

Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar

Operating Systems: MacOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

AWARDS

SKILLS

Applications: Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office 365, Canva, Handshake, Raiser ’s Edge, WordPress

April 2023

January 2023

August 2022

October 2019 - May 2022 (Seasonal)

August 2023 - Present

April 2023 - Present

October 2022 - Present

April 2023 - Present

February 2023 - Present

September 2022 - Present

August 2022

June 2022

EDUCATION

Wake Forest University

Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science

Minor in Bioethics, Humanities, and Medicine

3 3 GPA; Dean’s List Fall 2021, Spring 2023

Winston-Salem, NC

May 2025

Magnolia Scholar | selective merit-based scholarship providing 100% tuition for 30 first-generation college students per class

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Palladium: Make It Possible

International Development Career Accerlerator Intern

Wake Forest University Residence Life and Housing

Resident Advisor

Washington, D C

June 2023-July 2023

Winston-Salem, NC

August 2022 – Present

• Ensured the health and safety of 300+ residents by completing nightly hall rounds and accessing for dangerous behaviors and patterns and responding to emergencies and crisis situations

• Developed and executed 3+ monthly programs to build community and promote mental health and well-being among 300+ residents; Effectively marketed events through print, text, and email marketing, implementing graphic design skills

• Completed 30+ hours of training in diversity, equity, and inclusion, suicide prevention, and conflict management

WFU Office of Professional and Career Development

Peer Ambassador/Co-founder

Winston-Salem, NC

January 2022-Present

• Co-Founded Peer Ambassadors Program for first-generation college students at Wake Forest University and raised $10K+ to reinvest into the program

• Marketed and recruited 35+ first-generation students for networking and career exploration events to provide professional development opportunities for underrepresented populations, implementing graphic design skills

• Presented data to Wake Forest Board of Visitors and Board of Trustees on career outcomes of first-generation students

Wake Forest University Campus Recreation

Sales Attendant

Winston-Salem, NC

January 2022 – September 2022

• Supervised two co-workers to facilitate operations of the $65M Wellbeing Center that serves 48K+ patrons

• Enforced Covid-19 related safety measures to ensure the health and safety of 60+ coworkers and 500+ patrons

• Made 30+ sales to patrons of the Wellbeing Center guaranteeing quality customer service

Facilities/Access Attendant

September 2021 – September 2022

• Implemented excellent customer service skills to create a warm and welcoming environment for 500+ patrons

• Applied technology skills to ensure functionality, safety, and security of the $65M Wellbeing Center

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

WFU Virtual Clinical Internship/Shadowing Program

Winston-Salem, NC

Intern April 2022 – May 2022

• Shadowed a successful Orthopedic Surgeon and a Hematologist to gain insight into the path to practicing these types of medicine and the lifestyles they each enjoy

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

WFU Anthropology Department

Research Assistant

Winston-Salem, NC

January 2022 – April 2022

• Observed a bilingual kindergarten classroom for six weeks and took detailed anthropological research notes on pedagogical techniques and student responses to understand how Spanish is learned at the Kindergarten level

• Presented research at the 2022 WFU Undergraduate Research Fair to 100+ parents, faculty, and students to share information about second language learning by implementing public speaking and presentation skills

• Developed a research-based brochure for 100+ prospective school families about pedagogical techniques in an accessible language

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Technical: Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Suite, Canva

Language: Working knowledge in Spanish (oral and written)

Interests: Health Inequity/Disparities, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Health Policy, African/Black History

Luka Heidari

A multicultural learner eager to dive into public policy and foreign aairs.

EDUCATION

Emory University, Atlanta GA

Expected Graduation: May 2026

● Current semester GPA: 4 0 (Dean’s List)

● Philosophy, Politics, Law and History (Law, Economics, Human Rights concentration) double-major

● Robert W Woodru Scholar (full merit-based scholarship)

● 1915 Scholars Program for first-generation, low-income students

Glenbrook South HS, Glenview IL

Graduated May 2022

● Cumulative GPA: 3 9 unweighted/4 6 weighted (graduated with honors)

● Outstanding Student of the Year

EXPERIENCE

Hispanic Heritage Foundation Intern to the CEO

June 2023 - Present

● Acted as HHF-Capitol Hill liaison (Oces of Rep Salinas and Rep Garcia)

● Support CEO Antonio Tijerino and the Communications Equity and Diversity Council in meetings on digital equityat the FCC

● Assist in the creative development of the 35th Hispanic Heritage Awards

Emory Oce of Admissions Student Ambassador

January 2023 - Present

● Lead over 20+ hours of tours and events for prospective & admitted students

● Assist in realization of recruitment events, including Essence of Emory diversity fly-in

LOFT Leadership Institute (Hispanic Heritage Foundation) Fellow

March 2022 - October 2022

● White House meetings with senior Latino leaders on social change and policy (including Julie Chavez Rodriguez, Senior Advisor to the President)

● Participated in 120 hours worth of curriculum community-building

● Initiated and led peer Open Space session of 30 participants

● Invited to 35th Hispanic Heritage Awards at the Kennedy Center

● Chosen from 30,000 applicants (top 300 students honored)

NextGen Latino Leadership Program (Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute) Selectee & Awardee

May 2021 - August 2021

● Formerly known as the R2L NextGen Program

● Developed civic action proposal on economic policy stimuli for Hispanic community (15+ hours of research)

● Meetings with Pew Research Center, Rep. Tony Cardenas and Rep. Cuellar

● Selected from 500+ applicants

Oce of State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, 17th District of Illinois

July 2020 - April 2021

● Citizens Advisory Council - Council member on Mental Health

○ 1 of 6 members, first and only student selected for council

○ Advised the Representative (then-Vice Chair for IL House Mental Health Committee)

○ Discussed monthly mental health policy research assignments

June 2020 - November 2020

● Internship Program - Campaign Intern

○ 700+ individual phone banking calls across 5 suburbs

○ Text messaging & NGPVAN software work

○ Communications briefs to local news for community outreach

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: (312) 522-6697

E-mail: lukaaheidari@ gmail.com

HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS

Dean’s List (Emory University)June 15, 2023

Robert R Woodru Full Ride (Emory University) - August 20, 2022

Outstanding Student of the Year (Glenbrook South Parents Association) - May 27, 2022

Top 15 Illinois Congressional Debaters (National Speech & Debate Association) - May 7, 2022

Stephanie Ramos Community Service Award (Chicano College Bowl) - April 30 , 2022

Public Service & Social Justice

Silver Grant (Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards)December 22, 2021

Outstanding Student Scholarship (NextGen Latino Leadership Program/Ford Co.) - July 30, 2021

Dartmouth Book Award - May 25, 2021

Semifinalist at Congressional Debate State TournamentMarch 13, 2021

Tournament Champion at ETHS Superb Owl (Congress Debate)January 30, 2021

Silver Medalist (6th Place Nationally) in National French Contest - April 2018

RELEVANT SKILLS

Multilingual

Legislative and legal research

Policy drafting

Communication skills

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Intro to International Politics

History of Political Philosophy

US Foreign Policy in the Middle

East College French 101 & 102

Critical Race Theory & Caste in India

LANGUAGES

Spanish - Native fluency*

English - Fluent*

French - Intermediate level

Farsi - Intermediate level

*Illinois Seal of Biliteracy

Pawtucket, RI | Phone: (401) 204-5531 | E-Mail: michael ochoa@brown.edu | LinkedIn

EDUCATION

Brown University, B A International & Public Affairs, 3.94/4.00 GPA Providence, RI | Expected Graduation May 2025

Relevant Courses: Foundations of Security; Making Decisions; Stats for Social Research; Diplomacy, Crisis, War in Modern Era

State Dept Charles B. Rangel Summer Enrichment Program, Rangel Scholar Washington, DC | June 2023 - Present

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Watson Institute for International & Public Affairs, Research Assistant

Providence, RI | January 2023 - Present

● Analyze and interpret hundreds of archives to record project-relevant variables and input data into coding sheet

● Digitize physical historical documents for optical character recognition

Undocumented First Gen Low-Income (U-FLi) Center, Peer Counselor

Providence, RI | September 2022 – May 2023

● Developed and hosted regular programming that served hundreds of U-FLi students on campus

● Represented and advocated for the Center before the University President, the Brown Corporation, and on an Advisory Board

● Oversaw formulation and operation of staffer intake, RSVP forms, guest lists, and event logistics

● Interviewed candidates for Assistant Director on 4-person Search Committee as student liaison

African Alliance of RI, Brown University iProv Summer Fellow

Providence, RI | May 2022 – August 2022

● Planned and executed 5 Farmer ’s Markets by contacting partners, preparing market layout, and handling supplies logistics

● Designed promotional materials, surveys, market checklist templates, and market layout maps

● Coordinated Planning Committee meetings with community stakeholders

● Authored Annual Report and Manual about running AARI farmer ’s markets for beginners

Inspiring Minds, Explorer Fellow

Providence, RI | September 2021 – May 2022

● Assessed needs of mentees and implemented personalized learning plans for skills growth in a bilingual classroom

● Facilitated cross-cultural collaboration with non-Spanish speaking faculty to effectively instruct students through translation

Sheldon Whitehouse Reelection Campaign, Campaign Intern

● Campaigned door-to-door throughout Rhode Island communities

● Promoted electoral message by telephone canvassing daily caseloads of eligible voters

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Colombian Student Association (COSA), COSA Co-Founder & President

● Organize club social media posts, emails, event checklists, and records

Providence, RI | Summer 2018

Providence, RI | April 2022 - Present

● Collaborate in planning monthly events for 50+ registered members and the wider Brown community

● Founded COSA with group of peers to provide space for Colombian students to gather and celebrate shared culture

Brown University QuestBridge Chapter, Community Engagement Chair

● Manage Chapter social media strategy, dissemination of information, and photo releases

Providence, RI | March 2022 - Present

● Coordinate campus partnerships (room reservations, media requests, paperwork, etc) for smooth event planning

● Increase community engagement by strengthening relationships with 300+ members in and outside of programming

Women’s Refugee Care, Food Distribution Volunteer

Providence, RI | October 2022 – May 2023

● Communicated instructions across multiple language barriers to organize crowd for efficient distribution

● Cultivated relationships with community members for client satisfaction

● Recruited 2 students to volunteer for center food pantry

College Leadership RI, Cohort ‘23

Providence, RI | September 2022 - May 2023

● Engaged in year-long professional development program with student leaders in Rhode Island

● Networked with premier figures in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors

HONORS AND AWARDS

● Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar

SKILLS & INTERESTS

● QuestBridge Finalist

Technical Skills: Proficient in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Canva; Familiar with SPSS

Language: Spanish (native proficiency), French (professional working proficiency), Arabic (elementary)

Other Activities: Brown Center for Students of Color Student Advisory Board, advocacy, mentoring

Interests: food, traveling, learning languages, narrative video games, collecting LEGO sets, movies/tv

William Blaine Martin (He/Him)

San Antonio, Texas ・(432) 352-2489・

wmartin1@trinity.edu

Education

Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas May 2025

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies

Minor: Spanish

Relevant Experience

Office of the Secretary: Office of the Senior Procurement Executive Policy Intern

Department of Transportation, Washington, D C

GPA: 3.9

June 2023-August 2023

● Made procedural and regulatory changes to Transportation Acquisition Manual (TAM) using FAR procedural language

● Organized 12th Annual Transportation Acquisition Summit

● Developed climate-positive policy recommendations for Procurement Executive Review

Mayor Ron Nirenberg Re-Election Campaign Intern

San Antonio, TX

● Organized teams of volunteers for campaign flyer distribution via block walking

● Engaged in numerous policy forums centered around local issues

● Researched effective ways to frame policy issues and solutions

IEAC Equity Committee Student Worker

Trinity University, San Antonio, TX

● Appointed by Presidential Advisor for Inclusive Excellence

March 2023-May 2023

August 2022-Present

● Researched progressive university DEI and equity policies to implement on the Trinity University campus

● Composed equitable policy initiatives for the Trinity Presidential Advisor for Inclusive Excellence and Equity Committee

School of Social Sciences and Civic Engagement Inaugural Dean Search Committee

Trinity University, San Antonio, TX

February 2023-March 2023

● Appointed by Trinity President Beasley to be the student representative for the student body

● Organized and conducted search committee interviews for Dean candidates

● Compiled documents on relevant candidate information for Trinity President and the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Policy and Social Justice Intern

Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, San Antonio, TX

● Selective and sponsored internship through Trinity University M A S program

● Organized events geared toward uplifting marginalized communities

● Attended numerous panel discussions centered around intentional inclusion

Election Count Reporter for Edison Research

San Antonio, TX

● Analyzed vote totals for San Antonio voter precincts

● Communicated with elected officials regarding election matters

● Reported final vote totals for national press release

Exit Poll Worker for Edison Research

San Antonio, TX

● Posited questions on national and international issues to voters

● Analyzed public attitudes of voters in the San Antonio area

● Reported final findings to Edison Research for use in university research

May 2022 - August 2022

November 2022

November 2022

Paule Ndjiki-Nya

I am committed to learning, developing skills in law and politics

3111 35th st Ne

Washington. Dc 20018

202-817-9014

phn15@scarletmail rutgers edu

EXPERIENCE

Naral Pro-Choice America, Washington,DC Political canvasser

June - August 2022

Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills to connect with potential customers and expertly explain and demonstrate company services

Gained first-hand experience in door to door advertisement and acquired excellent one-on-one communication and sales skills

Acquired communication skills with both receptive and non-receptive individuals receiving positive feedback along the way

Renaissance Center for Culture and Education, Washington, DC Teacher

June 2019 - March 2020

Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards for 20 students

Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies

Annunciation Catholic Academy, Washington, DC Teacher

May - June 2021

Preparing, administering, supervising, and grading examinations, quizzes, and other assignments

SKILLS

French fluency

Public speaking

Sta Management

Database entry

Accomplishments

Douglass Global village

Vice president- Douglas black

Student congress

Intern- Latin student council

Rutgers douglass senator

LANGUAGES

English, French

EDUCATION

Rutgers University, New brunswick, New Jersey Bachelor of Arts Political Science

August 2021- present

PROJECTS

Art Externship—Kameelah Jaan Rasheed , New Brunswick, NJ

An art worship over three month where students learned about Artist Ms Kameelah Jaan Rasheed work and have a shared experience around a pre-selected work Student also put a art show and were able to show the art that created through the externship

Public Policy Institute Weekend Scholar

The Bush School of Government and Public Service, College Station, TX

● Selected among thirty scholars from across the country to participate in public policy workshops

● Learned to develop policy solutions for critical issues strategically

● Participated in political networking opportunities

Student Ambassador

Trinity University, San Antonio, TX

● Represent Trinity University student body

● Connect with Trinity University alumni

● Organize and coordinate events for alumni relations

October 2022

May 2022 - Present

Student Assistant May 2022 - Present

Trinity University Center for International Engagement, San Antonio, TX

● Assist with the Mexico, Americas, and Spain (M.A.S) program

● Aid International students with inquiries

● Help students with Study Abroad questions

Residential Assistant

Trinity University Residential Life, San Antonio, TX

● Help residents from across the state, nation, and world acclimate to Trinity’s campus

● Connect residents with other students and faculty

● Set the standards of vision of equity and inclusion on Trinity’s campus

Vice President

Trinity University Indigenous Peoples Club, San Antonio, TX

● Advocated for Land Acknowledgment on the Trinity University campus

● Worked to educate individuals on the Trinity campus on Indigenous rights

● Help to coordinate the adoption of Indigenous authors and texts in Coates Library

Founder

Early College High School at Midland College LGBTQ Club, Midland, TX

August 2022 - Present

January 2022 - Present

April 2019 - May 2020

● Served as President while amplifying the voices of a marginalized group on the ECHS campus

● Advocated for the existence of the club to city officials through written statements

● Educated students and faculty on LGBTQ+ issues and initiatives

President

Midland College Phi Theta Kappa, Midland, TX

● Coordinated community service and organizational research projects

June 2020 - May 2021

● Represented the student body of Midland College in academic affairs and social justice initiatives

● Communicated with city leaders, the President and Dean of Midland College, professors, and students to create a more open campus

President

Early College High School at Midland College National Honors Society, Midland, TX

August 2020 - May 2021

● Represented the student body of Early College High School at Midland College (ECHS)

● Handled the arrangement of blood drives, food drives, and trash cleanups

● Promoted and implemented inclusive campus practices Awards

● The Roman M. Lubetsky KINDness Award

● McNair Scholar

● Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups (STIPDG)

● Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society Member

● Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society At-Large Officer

● M.A.S./Alvarez Scholarship

● Trinity University Dean’s list

● All-Texas Academic Team for Diversity Research

● Pell Grant

● Trustees’ Scholarship

● TX Tuition Equalization Grant

● Trinity Grant

● Pioneer Legacy Scholarship

● Midland Community Service Scholar

Foreign Language

● Spanish (Intermediate)

Skills

serene

Education:

Bachelor of Political Science & International Affairs • University of Colorado Boulder

Study Abroad: Cairo, Egypt: The American University in Cairo

Seoul, South Korea: Yonsei University

Work Experience:

Student Intern • University of Colorado Police Department (Boulder, CO)

Anticipated May 2025

August 2022-December 2022

February 2023-June 2023

January 2022- Present

● Conducting and managing hiring and training processes for eligible officer recruits by conducting interviews, uploading certificate forms, and providing a student perspective to the departments which serve CU’s campus of over 30 thousand students

Intern • Legacy International (Washington, D.C.)

June 2022- August 2022

● Co-directed and organized the Young Saudi Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP), a leadership and cultural exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State and organized by Legacy International for young Saudi leaders to improve the community through the planning, organization, and implementation of a community innovation project.

● Co-coordinated with the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to schedule visa interviews and flight dates

● Imputed visa data, organized buying and scheduling flight schedules, and hotel accommodations for 48 participants.

● Coordinated 21 days of intensive leadership and entrepreneurial training in Washington D C and remotely in host cities in Chicago, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Austin

Research Assistant • University of Colorado Boulder Studio Research (Boulder, CO)

January 2022- February 2022

● Gathered, inputted, and analyzed data about immigration requirements and political attitude trends

Department of Diversity and Inclusion Intern •University of Colorado Student Government (Boulder, CO) October 2021- Present

● Coordinated, planned, and hosted student activities, events, and campaigns that support diversity for groups, clubs, and organizations for over 33,246 students at CU Boulder

● Organized and led POC Caucuses for diversity and inclusion efforts and support within CU Student Government

Peer Mentor Leader • University of Colorado Boulder, Pre-Collegiate Development (Boulder, CO) September 2021- June 2022

● Provided academic and social support to over 300 first-generation, diverse high school seniors and their families through scheduled Saturday academies where students learn how to navigate college and scholarship applications

Leadership Experience/Community Engagement:

Law School Yes We Can Fellow • Law School Yes We Can (Denver, CO)

● Participated in monthly networking events with professionals in the legal system and law schools and workshop presentations covering LSAT practice, professionalism, and navigating the legal field.

● Connected with knowledgeable and experienced mentors in the legal profession

Phi Alpha Delta Member • University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, CO)

● Participated in weekly conversations with professionals in the legal system and Law schools.

● Participated in the mini law school program at the University of Colorado Boulder Law School that covered contracts, corporations and business law, property, civil procedure and federal courts, copyright and trademark, criminal law in preface, and family law

Member of African Student Association • University of Colorado Boulder (Boulder, CO)

● Connected and celebrated backgrounds with other students from African countries and cultures.

● Engaged and listened to meaningful conversations about the struggles of being the minority at a predominantly white university.

National Honor Society & Key Club Chapter President • Smoky Hill Highschool (Aurora, CO)

● Coordinated multiple global service projects for 140 students that provided support to non-profit organizations including Thirst Project, Unicef, and Kiwanis International.

Skills :

● Fluent in English, Arabic, and French.

● Effective team player in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment

● Resourceful, creative, and firm communication skills (listening, presenting, and writing skills)

● Interpersonal and insightful in diverse communities.

● International experience/ cultural exchange in Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Korea.

● Canvas, Zoom, Google, Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Anchor, Keynote, iMovie, Campdocs, Dropbox, SurveyMonkey, Learning Management System, Hootsuite

April 2022- Present

September 2021- Present

Jan 2018- Present

May 2020- July 2021

ZARRIA SIMMONS

New York, NY 254.315.0999

Zsimmons@columbia.edu

z.simmons2020@gmail.com

· Website

Accomplished and results-driven professional with a proven track record in leadership and strategic management. Possesses exceptional expertise in driving organizational growth, fostering stakeholder relationships, and implementing innovative solutions to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Confident leading large teams.

• Capable aide to C-suite leadership.

SKILLS

• Project management

• Office Management

• Public relations / marketing

Technical Skills: Microsoft suite, photoshop, video editing

EDUCATION

• Deans List ‘22-’23

• Phi Theta Kappa Member

• Brand development

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Hard skills / Soft skills

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, Bachelor of Arts: Anthropology, Political science

Currently tenured

CHRISTIAN LEADERS INSTITUTE, Virtual courses

Relevant courses: Business management, Leading Bible studies, Old Testament survey, New Testament survey, Ministry speaking, Basic Christian Theology, Christian Apologetics

BOROUGH MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE , ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

Matriculated 2022, 3.7 GPA

Relevant courses: Public speaking, linguistic anthropology, journalism 101

EXPERIENCE

OCT 2020 – DEC 2021

Lead, NY 311

- Created a new system of managing floor team of about 110 people

- Led team through site wide shut down that cut our comms

SEP 2018 – OCT 2020

SECRETARY, IRON METROPOLIS FILMS

- Facilitated engagement between senior staff and subordinate staff

- Contributed to the production of a feature film

- Planned and managed stakeholder networking events

EDUCATION

University of Virginia

Bachelor of Arts, Global Security & Justice

GPA: 3.75, Dean’s List for 2 semesters

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Charlottesville, VA

Expected May 2025

Student Government Organization Annandale, VA President April 2022 – Present

• Provide strategic vision and direction in building programs and initiatives with lasting impact.

• Working with students to resolve problems emerging from student body in a Chief Executive Officer capacity.

• Allocate and distribute funds effectively to ensure efficient operations.

• Represented the needs of 70,000 Community college students to promote student success, inclusiveness and equity.

Asian Student Association Annandale, VA Founding President August 2021 - April 2022

• Communicated regularly with executive team members to deliver pertinent details related to progress status.

• Coordinated work across departments to keep teams on track with organization goals.

• Raised $1,000 in funding from collaborations with local small businesses.

AANAPI Serving Institute

Mentor

• Assisted individuals in identifying and capitalizing on personal interests, goals and strengths.

Annandale, VA

August 2022 - Present

• Expressed understanding and support to help individuals pursue paths to professional development.

Advancing Justice - AAJC Washington D.C

Youth Leader

October 2022 - Present

• Work with experienced policy professionals and interacted with the legislative staff of U.S. Senators and Representatives.

• Learned new tools to further advocacy, communication skills and civic engagement around policy issues impacting our community from college campuses to Capitol Hill.

Kinde Foundation Annandale, VA Co-Founder

January 2023 - Present

• Worked with district school boards to implement an after school program to provide mentorship and tutoring to middle schools students.

• Engaging and empowering student volunteers to develop their professional and leadership skills.

Students for a Free Tibet DMV Fairfax, VA Co-Founder / Chief Operating Officer

March 2023 - Present

• Developed and executed a comprehensive strategy for the chapter's activities and lobbying efforts to raise awareness.

• Recruited and trained volunteers, organized regular meetings, and delegated tasks.

Meridian International Center

April 2023 - Present

Washington D.C Community College Global Affairs Fellowship

• Selected for the summer enrichment and mentorship program that seeks to expand access to global education and international affairs careers opportunities.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Donation Drive Annandale, VA

• Hosting supply drives to support local food pantries

International Campaign for Tibet

August 2021 - Present

Washington D.C

May 2016 - Present

• Lobbying for pro-Tibet and pro-human rights policies and bills with members of congress and their chief staffs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, and Salesforce. Interests: Reading, Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy, Poetry and Helping people.

Languages: Tibetan, English, Hindi, Spanish & Urdu

Moses Yazachew

Phone: (651) 508-8118

Education

University of St Thomas (St. Paul, MN) 

Major: Economics and Business Law

- Aquinas Honors Scholar Program (5% of student population)

- Student Government – Class President

- Ethiopian Eritrean Student Alliance – President/Founder

- Model United Nations – Delegate

Experience

Charles B. Rangel Summer Enrichment Program

Rangel Scholar (1.5% acceptance rate)

Email: myazachew1 @gmail.com

Expected graduation: May 2025

June – July 2023

• Completed courses in US foreign policy and political economy, participated in a writing seminar led by Ambassador Pamela Spratlen, visited government agencies, networked with foreign policy professionals

O'Rourke Strategic Consulting

Government Relations Intern

January – May 2023

• Analyzed political environment in Minnesota Legislature, coordinated communication between clients and legislators, planned events at the Minnesota Capitol, wrote letters of support/opposition to committees

White House Advance Team

January 2023

• Helped plan Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Minnesota, communicated with the White House staff, immersed myself in a fast-paced work environment, maintained composure during stressful situations

Minnesota Governor’s Office

Policy Intern

September – December 2023

• Organized briefs for the Governor’s Chief of Staff and Policy Advisors, con ducted executive correspondence, drafted newsletters for DFL Legislators, used Microsoft Office to organize legislative information

Office of State Senator Foung Hawj

Legislative Intern

February-May 2022

• Synthesized complex legislation into simple language, took notes during committee hearings, wrote letters (to constituents, lobbyists, other legislative staff), researched bills and issues

Volunteer Experience

- Sunday School Aid: taught biblical stories to elementary age children (2018 – 2021)

Skills

• Policy analysis

• Microsoft Office

• Economic modeling

EDUCATION

Davidson College

Yutika Patel

540-797-8644 ◊ yupatel@davidson edu ◊ Davidson, NC

Davidson, NC

Bachelor of Arts, (intended) Political Science Major with concentration in International Relations Expected May 2026

● GPA: 3.5

LEADERSHIP & CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT

Davidson Bhangra

Vice-President

Davidson, NC

September 2022 - present

● Co-direct rehearsals and work closely with president to arrange new choreography & performances

● Insure all team members possess full knowledge of Bhangra technique and dance pieces

South Asian Student Association (SASA)

Common Ground Senator

Davidson, NC

September 2022 - present

● Collaborate with board members to organize events around campus to promote South Asian culture and traditions

Davidson Debate

Debater

Davidson, NC

September 2022 - present

● Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for debate, strengthen public speaking skills

● Remain updated on contemporary issues, devise creative ways to solve issues

Pre-Law Society

Member

● Support events relating to law school preparation

● Connect with 10+ law school representatives

Community Model United Nations Conference

Secretary General and Camp Counselor

● Led 10 executive team members to formulate agenda and edited lesson plans

Davidson, NC

September 2022 - present

Roanoke, VA

September 2017 - June 2022

● Managed operations of the week long camp and provided 1:1 mentoring of conference attendees

Virginia Youth Climate Coalition

Policy Team Regional Researcher

Roanoke, VA

July 2020 - August 2021

● Collaborated with other young people and legislators to introduce and advocate for new Climate Change legislation in the Virginia General Assembly

EXPERIENCE

GENZ&U Davidson, NC

Content Writer

November 2022 - present

● Compose content on all platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for life coach, Dr. Unnati Jain

● Actively engage with team to develop online engagement strategies to appeal to targeted audiences

Aerie Roanoke, VA

Sales Associate

July 2020 - present

● Connect with customers to prioritize high conversion rates of product sales and obtain customer loyalty through opening new credit card accounts

● Assist store managers with the training of twenty new associates in a fast-paced, high-stress environment

Roanoke College Salem, VA

Archaeology Research Assistant (Unpaid)

October 2021 - May 2022

● Conducted research with Egyptologist Dr Leslie A Warden, Art History, Roanoke College

● Managed, digitalized, and analyzed database of excavated artifacts from Elephantine Island, Egypt

● Presented research poster at Roanoke College’s Alumni Weekend symposium & Virginia Student Egyptology Conference

SKILLS

● Languages: Spanish (Intermediate), Hindi (Beginner)

● Technical: Excel, PowerPoint