Valli Pendyala Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

- Prepare briefs of relevant research and data on state policies on high school systems transformation.- Monitor state activities related to project goals, track relevant state board of education agenda items, press releases, legislation, and other developments;- Assist in communication efforts and attend national partner events about emerging trends in education policy.

- Spearhead and integrate GIRA Local’s philanthropic/community service strategy across the Community Programs Secretariat and DistrictMUN V Secretariat.- Serve as the primary HR lead for GIRA Local Secretariat, working with the GIRA Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and other GIRA HR program leads.- Collaborate with the DistrictMUN Secretary-General, Deputy Local Strategist, and relevant secretariat members on staff hiring and management.- Establish and institutionalize a "staff identity" for GIRA Local by coordinating bondings among secretariat and staff members across Local programming, and organizing service/site visits per the CoS' philanthropy portfolio.- Oversee inter-organizational collaboration with on-campus groups, including other GIRC-GIRA partners, to maximize staffer outreach and potential philanthropic partnerships.

- Complete extensive price research on committee and conference materials and services. - Order materials, coordinate shipment details with vendors, and manage committee and conference materials inventory to maintain and run six staff work suites during the conference. - Secure snacks, staff meals, and other product sponsorships and/or deals for staff and delegates.

- Head operations and logistics for the GIRA Local Model UN Conference and SDG Summit.- Head outreach efforts to local humanitarian organisations to provide volunteering opportunities for conference attendees.- Design and order materials for conferences, including booklets, food, and merchandise.

- Manage organizing efforts in New Haven County, including monitoring planning & zoning commission meetings.- Plan walk audits alongside local officials and stakeholders to encourage transit-oriented communities and identify infrastructure issues; research state and local laws concerning zoning and land use.- Research federal grant proposal requirements, including the EPA Community Change Grant; write and submit session proposals for relevant industry conferences, such as the Connecticut Affordable Housing Conference.

- Lead GUPride’s efforts to advocate for and solve problems faced by LGBTQ+ students.- Partner with other clubs and organizations to create visibility around LGBTQ+ issues.

- Advocate for and support the LGBTQ+ population at Georgetown University.- Researched and compiled healthcare resources for students and designed flyers and socialmedia posts to disseminate healthcare information.

- Member of Senior/Ambassador troop 10920.- Earned numerous badges and patches.- Earned the Girl Scout Silver Award and Girl Scout Gold Award.- Volunteer at multiple community events per year.- Sell and deliver over 300 boxes of cookies annually.

- Managed a portfolio of over $11 million and six properties throughout Connecticut.- Spearheaded effort to modify membership recruitment messages to increase the inclusivity of nonbinary and gender nonconforming youth while serving on the DEI Subcommittee.

- Legislative intern through Girl Scouts of Connecticut.- Work with legislators to learn about the legislative process.

- Correspond with parents and students via phone and email to promptly address maintenance, accommodations, and interpersonal issues.- Systemize and itemize office inventory, increasing staff’s accessibility to necessary supplies.

- Research and pitch underreported current events in the MECA region, focusing on a humanitarian perspective.- Write and edit weekly articles; previous topics covered include the Abraham Accord negotiations, Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, and Sino-Afghan relations.

- Plan speaker events for students to learn more about issues related to GUCD’s ideals.- Engaged in outreach to the Trevor Project and other LGBTQ+-focused organisations fora panel event on fighting for LGBTQ+ rights.- Planned an event educating students on local public transportation policy, featuring aspeaker from the Eno Center for Transportation.

- Researched, wrote, and edited 11 policy briefs to prepare for the legislative session, including the Carbon-Free and Healthy Schools Act, electric vehicle policy, and Community Solar programs.- Designed graphics and policy briefs on Canva and Adobe Premiere Pro to educate the general public on sustainability and environmentalism.

- Interviewed for NASBE’s State Education Standard on high school redesign.- Spoke on a panel on youth engagement in education policy.

- Appointed by Governor Ned Lamont to serve as a nonvoting student member. - Member of the Policy Subcommittee; liaised with 4 Department of Education staff to research sex education in Connecticut and amend current best practices to be more LGBTQ+-inclusive.

South Windsor, Connecticut, United States

- Help middle school students sign in to the Teen Center- Participate in and facilitate Teen Center activities- Sell students snacks and drinks- Light cleaning such as wiping tables and sweeping

Vernon, Connecticut, United States

- Take biweekly lessons in shaolin kempo karate, jjiu jitsu, , self-defense, and sword.- Currently hold a brown belt third rank.

- Serve as Vice-Chair and an Executive Board Member of Future Leaders in Politics.- Chair the Organizational Subcommittee, focused on community outreach.- Head recruitment efforts.

- Canvassed, phone banked, and conducted outreach for four Democratic candidates in Connecticut.

Bachelor Of Science Of Foreign Service, Regional Studies (Swana & South Asia), 3.9

Major: Regional Studies: South West Asia, North Africa, & South Asia Minor: Arabic & Religion, Ethics, and World Affairs

High School Diploma, 4.3183 Weighted Gpa

Activities and Societies: Model UN Mock Trial Debate Student Council Sexuality & Gender Alliance Poetry ClubHigh Honours 2019-2023