Arjun Raja Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Legislative Intern with Congressman Gerry Connolly [VA-11]. Engaged directly with constituents, managed incoming correspondence, and drafted personalized responses to address their concerns. Conducted thorough research on a wide range of policy issues, created detailed memos, and attended briefings and committee hearings. Assembled hearing materials, managed the front office, and welcomed and escorted guests throughout the Capitol complex. Assisted in the preparation for the 75th annual NATO summit.

District Of Columbia, United States

Supporting the organization's mission to advance higher education; tasked with various administrative and operational functions, including office management and ensuring timely financial transactions for renewals. Membership-related duties involve maintaining membership records and creating business reports in a Salesforce-based database. Assists in writing the weekly membership newsletter on contemporary topics regarding higher education in domestic political affairs.

Stanford, California, United States

Intramural sports referee for Stanford University’s intramural sports program.

San Mateo County, California, United States

Finance/Grants Committee Lead; I worked to apply for national and statewide grants for essential expenditures geared towards trainings for local youth in the incarceration system and the peer court program.

District Of Columbia, United States

Campaigned, wrote issue-based emails and tweets, key contributor to raising $200K for the campaign

Stanford, California, United States

Delegate and a chair advisor for the League of Creative Minds. Attended Model United Nations conferences and represented the diplomatic views of a diverse set of nations. As a Chair, I helped run domestic & international conferences on topics including the Syrian Civil War, & the Venezuelan inflation crisis; oversaw a variety of committees on different domestic and international topics.

Intern for US House of Representative candidate, Rishi Kumar from California, district 18. Made 200+ calls per week; canvassed door to door, talked to voters on issues ranging from War on Drugs to Voter Equality.

San Francisco Bay Area

The Essential workers in our communities are working hard to keep us safe in these unprecedented times. A youth-led initiative to express our appreciation for everything that our Essential Heros do for us. As a co-founder and head of finance, I recruited members; built an organization of 50+ volunteers. Led the formation of EHC branches at nearby schools (Los Altos High School, Palo Alto High School, Saratoga, and others). Raised significant funds and created inventive distribution programs.

Internship with the Bay Area Debate School. Helped create case study’s about current events for students to engage in diplomatic discourse to resolve. Assisted in teaching lectures and helped students develop speaking skills one-on-one.

Palo Alto, California, United States

Model United Nations teacher at Fletcher Middle School. Helped students understand concepts of negotiation and international affairs.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, International Relations & Economics, Junior

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta Prelaw Fraternity - Social Committee; Kappa Sigma Fraternity - Mental Health Committee - Mental.

Student, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

Activities and Societies: Founder of Gunn Civil and Political Discourse Club Gunn Model United Nations Varsity Football

International Relations & Russian, 12

Worked collaboratively to solve simulated crisis situations; conduct research on international health measures; learned Russian.

11

Attended lectures from a variety of different known social justice advocates, allowing me to hear rare and firsthand experiences.