Milo Chang

(626) 362-7392 | mc36@williams edu | 19807 Reedview Dr , Rowland Heights, CA 91748

Education

Williams College, Williamstown, MA Jun 2024

Bachelor of Arts, Political Economy & Computer Science, GPA: 3 98

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

The Swedish Program at the Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm, Sweden

Political Experience

U.S. House of Representatives, Legislative and Press Intern (CA-34), Washington, DC

● Draft memorandum, co-sponsorship recommendations, opinion pieces, and social media posts

Jan – May 2023

Aug – Dec 2022

May – Present

● Schedule Capitol and White House tours while responding to constituent concerns via email and phone calls

EphVotes, President, Williams College

Jan – Aug 2022

● Oversaw a non-partisan, 13-member board and a $5,630 budget to boost student voter registration and turnout

● Coordinated with campus partners to institutionalize a civic mindset in the campus community

National Bureau of Economic Research, Research Assistant, Williams College

Jan 2021 – Jun 2022

● Interviewed California counties to determine challenges faced in the 2019 expansion of CalFresh to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients and identify best practices for SSI recipient outreach

Center for Learning in Action, Community Outreach Fellow, Williams College

Jun – Aug 2021

● Produced a video PSA promoting the HOMES Act to protect tenants in the state of Massachusetts

● Developed a crash course on local politics by researching Williamstown history and interviewing government officials and community members

New Voters, Website Manager (Remote), Berwyn, PA

Aug 2020 – Aug 2021

● Implemented Wix forms to track 4,000 voter registrations and support chapter-organized registration drives

● Optimized search engine optimization by analyzing web traffic to boost the organization’s profile

Gil Cisneros for Congress, Field Intern Pod Lead, Brea, CA

Feb – Nov 2020

● Supervised six interns, hosted internship recruitment events, led weekly meetings, coordinated schedules for 60 campaign interns, and recruited organizations and volunteers for community events and phonebanks

● Connected constituents with COVID resources using English and Mandarin (~180 calls/week)

New Voters, Training & Resources Intern (Remote), Berwyn, PA

● Co-wrote and edited memorandum for an election guide published with Democracy Matters

● Created text bank templates, designed voter turnout graphics, and produced training webinars

Leadership Experience

Office of Campus Life, Residential Director, Williams College

May – Aug 2020

May – Aug 2022

● Supervised seven House Coordinators organizing weekly activities for 120 residents in four residence halls

● Managed a $1,200 sector budget while planning two campus-wide events for 350+ students each month

● Secured $3,275 to launch programming for underrepresented students that facilitated connections with staff, faculty, and campus offices and drew 170+ participants including the college President

● Boosted the number of followers for the official Residential Life Team Instagram account by 18 4%

Queer Student Union, Treasurer, Williams College

Jul 2021 – Jun 2022

● Expanded an initial budget allocation of $3,300 to $28,596 by coordinating with seven funding sources

● Organized events for 350+ members and the broader campus community to promote dialogue

● Advised administrators on significant reforms to the Minority Coalition to best serve underrepresented students

High School Democrats of America, Executive Liaison Committee Member

May – Jul 2020

● Spearheaded the first virtual national Summit, established a Discord server for 250+ registrants, and managed dozens of Zoom meetings and webinars over a five-day period

● Scheduled appearances from speakers including Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Amb. Samantha Power

Eyerusalem.Cheney@my.wheaton.edu

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

• GPA: 3.45 /4.00

• Dean’s List

Anticipated

May 2024

• Related Course Work: Nordic Economy, Comparative Politics, Globalization, Political Philosophy , Cable and Memo writing

• Certificate – Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

Faith, Politics, and Economics Study Abroad International program

May 2024

May 2022 – July 2022

• Observed how different political and economic approaches impact human flourishing in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.

• Took part in over 45 site visits, meetings, and hearing lectures from influential business leaders and foreign diplomats, as well as numerous other political officials.

• Developed research projects, including a full business model designed to be presented at the corporate level.

Experience

Resident Assistant, Residence life, Wheaton College, IL

July 2022 – Present

• Lead 44 undergraduate female students in the residence hall by listening and responding to student concerns and encouraging them while challenging them to be better individuals.

• Develop relationships with each student on the floor and organize floor fellowships multiple times a week and community-building events.

• Manage the check-in, check-out, maintenance requests, finances, and open floors for 44 female students

Intercollegiate Debater, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL

August 2022– Present

• Honed my critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork skills through engaging in rigorous and intellectually stimulating debates with other universities.

• Enhanced an understanding of various topics and developed a constant drive to improve through participating 3035 debate.

• Crafted persuasive arguments and thought on my feet in high -pressure situations resulting in 5 first place awards as well as receiving best speaker alongside my partner.

United States Foreign Service internship, Washington, DC

• A member of a highly competitive and prestigious cohort with five percent acceptance rate.

• Received training at the Foreign Service Institute in cable and memo writing.

• Working in The Bureau of African Affairs in Regional Peace and Security.

Community Diversity Advocate, Student Government, Wheaton, IL

June 2023– Present

August 2020-2021, 2022 – Present

• Collaborated with the Diversity Cabinet members of on Student Government to cultivate an empowering diverse community on Wheaton College’s campus through advocacy, awareness, and fostering community.

• Engaged in planning events for the Wheaton community such as Multi-Cultural Worship nght, Student-Led Social Justice panel, and Student led Anti-Racism Week.

• Developed unique marketing strategies for monthly campus events to promote awareness of cultural diversity and increase student engagement.

Additional Skills

• Elementary proficiency in Spanish and Swahili