Bansi Balar Email & Phone Number

Remote

Received position out of over 1800 applicants in 20-member youth council for AAP Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health to advise on the effect of social media and digital spaces on youth mental health and to consult on potential initiatives in monthly meetingsSpoke at Summit on Social Media and Youth Mental Health on panel regarding "Building Healthy Digital Ecosystems" as a representative of youth perspectives

Single-handedly manage the marketing for this organization through social media and blog for the organization to bring new viewers of a specific teen demographic Established unique brand image and identity with each storytelling post Contributed to weekly meetings working through problem solving, developing brand identity, collaborating on relevant group assignments, and communicating assignment timelines to my supervisor

Remote

Invited to consult the Boston Children’s Hospital Digital Wellness Lab in cooperation with Harvard Medical School on the effect of various digital spaces on youth mental health in monthly discussions as well as asynchronous assignmentsSpoke at online panel, answering interview style questions about young people in various digital spaces and the impact of digital atmospheres on youth mental health

Plano, Texas, United States

Ran one of the organization’s social media pages and increased views by 67% and user engagement 244%Created a research series educating on the organization’s brand and resources as well as aspects of violence prevention that reached an audience of nearly 10,000 users Continued work with the organization, creating a Youth Advisory Council, training and mobilizing young people in my community to get actively involved in violence prevention efforts

Double Major In Computer Science And Psychology

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

In Progress