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Improving secondary school students' public speaking, writing, and researching skills through engaging lessons on oral presenting and world politics.

Riverside, California, United States

- Providing the executive board with weekly updates on the financial status of theclub and any recent disbursements and deposits;- Collecting membership dues, providing receipts, maintaining records ofpayments, and issuing checks;- Having final approval of ALL organization expenditures;- Performing the necessary communications and paperwork to obtain or maintainnon-profit tax status;- Inquiring and seeking out all opportunities for funding inside and outside of UCR.including ASUCR, related academic departments, local schools, and businesses incoordination with the Fundraising Coordinator

Riverside, California, United States

Competitively debating for the UC Riverside Model United Nations club team.- Won the Committee Award at the 2024 R’Practice conference.- Won the Position Paper Research Award at the 2024 National Model United Nations Conference in New York City, the largest collegiate Model United Nations conference in the world.

Riverside, California

- Drafted loan proposals, working directly with the club's Finance Director.- Brainstormed and proposed financially-geared projects to the club's Executive Board and Finance Director- Worked under the Executive Board and in direct conjunction with the Finance Director

Riverside, California

Riverside, California, United States

New York, New York, United States

Co-directed and moderated a three-day specialized crisis committee at the National High School Model United Nations Conference in New York City debating the status of the Kutupalong Refugee Camp. Played a key role in carrying out an interactive and educational simulation of the United Nations. Co-wrote a 16-page update paper detailing important changes within the camp from August 2023 to December 2023 per the role.

Cerritos, California, United States

Served as one of two instructor's aides selected from a pool of over 70 Cerritos High School Model UN members. Provided daily support to a class of 30 freshmen, guiding and mentoring them on MUN curriculum. Leveraged four years of MUN experience to enhance students' understanding and engagement with the subject matter.

Cerritos, California, United States

Managed finances for the Cerritos High School Model United Nations program. Responsible for creating statements recording costs for schools attending the Cerritos High School Model United Nations Conference. Was head of fundraising efforts at the CHSMUN program.

Cerritos, California, United States

Participated as a delegate on the Cerritos High School Model United Nations team, engaging in debates on pressing international issues at over 20 competitive conferences, including prestigious events in Vancouver, New York City, and Berkeley.- Awarded the prestigious Award of Distinction (Best Delegate) at the 2022 National High School Model United Nations Conference in New York City.- Represented the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development as plenary rapporteur, speaking at the United Nations General Assembly at the closing ceremony of the 2022 National High School Model United Nations Conference in New York City.- Achieved Commendation at the 2022 Edison High School Model United Nations Conference.- Earned Honorable Mention at the 2023 Vancouver Model United Nations Conference.

Cerritos, California, United States

- Directed the largest committee at the Cerritos High School International Model United Nations Conference, moderating a two-day conference hosting students from several countries in Europe and Asia. Authored a comprehensive background guide outlining the nuances of access to education around the world, with a case study on access to education for girls in Morocco.- Directed a mid-size UNODC Committee on Colombian Drug Cartels. Authored a comprehensive background guide detailing the nuances of the topic, including a case study on the Medellín Cartel's impact on modern cartel politics in Latin America.- Co-directed the Cerritos High School MUN Security Council conference debating the disarmament of the DPRK.

Cerritos, California, United States

Moderated a conference debating the contemporary child slave trade at the 2021 Cerritos High School Model United Nations Conference.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science/International Affairs, Gpa: 3.83/4.0

- Model United Nations Executive officer and intern - Dean's Honor List, all completed quarters Relevant Coursework: - Theory.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Soccer, Model United Nations, Cerritos Financial Advising