Mira Varghese Email & Phone Number

Managed the development and logistics of in-person and virtual public events alongside the senior events manager.Designed and executed specialized marketing and media campaigns to expand the institution’s social media presence and increase audience and expert engagement with Carnegie scholars' research and writings.Maintained department cohesion with.

Revamped and modernized communications content to optimize messaging pertaining to Secretary Granholm's clean energy agenda and the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to a sustainable future for the United States.Conducted extensive policy research to create original content, including blog campaigns, social media posts, and podcasts, to increase.

Assisted with research on decision-making in the Trump White House to contribute toward Professor Aaron Wolfe Mannes' book, with a specific focus on the evolution of the Administration's Afghanistan policy.

Assisted the Committee’s Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with the Committees first-ever DEI hearing (furnished hearing materials: questions, background research and articles, legislative review, and public brief); developed FY2023 State Department Authorization and Appropriations Bills legislative proposals to address State Department.

Extensively fact check and edit multiple articles per week for errors in AP Style, grammar and punctuation.

Research and report on U.S. and international news events concerning politics, government and global events and crises; pitch original story ideas that report on news events for an international audience; conduct regular interviews with sources located in the U.S. and abroad; write and report on strict deadline; adhere to AP style rules

Created both an internal and external newsletter that are shared with the executive board and the greater OFTW UMD community; coordinated and organized the announcement of pertinent information and upcoming events within both newsletters; pitched OFTW's mission to potential pledges; assisted in organizing outreach and fundraising events

Formulated responses to constituent letters expressing legislative concerns and questions; conducted specialized research relating to current policy developments; assisted in coordinating communications between the office and media outlets

Cover underreported issues and stories impacting the University of Maryland and College Park community for a student-run publication; produce one article per week; conduct regular interviews; produce photos for articles.

Wrote articles focusing on health, fitness, entertainment, fashion and other lifestyle topics; conducted interviews with expert sources and members of the University of Maryland community; published one article on a biweekly basis

College Park, Maryland, United States

Organized and published a weekly newsletter and various announcements that are sent to students of the Smith School of Business; identified the best way to share and communicate information to a specific audience; used Mailchimp to create the newsletter and announcements; coordinated the announcements of events across various areas of campus

Wrote multiple articles per week revolving around events, news updates and issues unique to the Montgomery County community.

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Part time assistant to company owners regarding special projects, spreadsheets, scheduling, and assisting with employee orientation; enhanced interaction between team members and potential clients by preparing meeting materials; assisted with event planning; prepared promotional material to be mailed to clients in order to promote business; performed.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Created and published social media posts, content and flyers for AGE Africa events to raise awareness about the organization’s mission and funds for girls’ education in Malawi; crafted content using Canva and published posts on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter

Master Of Arts - Ma, International Affairs

International Development and Affairs Concentration

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Journalism And International Relations

Activities and Societies: Omicron Delta Kappa; Global Fellows Program, College Park Scholars: International Studies ProgramThe Philip.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Madeleva Scholars ProgramInternational Baccalaureate Diploma.