Curious and driven student with a passion for International Relations, Middle Eastern studies, and conflict resolution. Enthusiastic about understanding global complexities and finding innovative solutions to geopolitical challenges.
Interned for a Geopolitical risk consultancy firm with clients including NATO and European Bank. Collected market entry data: compiled funds & grants for foreign policy organizations; led research in communications; analyzed political & war risk.
Selected by India's second-largest political polling company to write a column for their website. 10 articles on International Relations published on Mediafx site (topics incl. Israel-Palestine conflict, Syrian refugee crisis); write biweekly column on global affairs
Leads content creation & supervises 8 journalists; conducts interviews, edits, & reviews 100+ articles to ensure high-quality monthly publications
Led 20 peers in class projects; advocated for student interests to admin; employed safety protocols & awareness efforts impacting 3000+ students
Promoted careers in social sciences in a STEM-oriented society, mentored 200+ low-income students; led monthly workshops; built peer network across 10 schools; secured state resources; raised $2.5k in funding
Analyzed international environmental policies & politics; co-produced Paris Agreement presentation; recognized for top presentation, content mastery & class engagement
Participated in diplomacy simulations with global politicians; led final debate on International law; networked with experts; received distinction
Advocated for civic & voter rights in rural areas; led door-to-door campaigns; surveyed families on rural barriers to acting on political injustices
Mentored 9 students in social sciences; developed weekly personalized lessons; created engaging podcasts to spark interest; boosted grades by 50%
Published research on Indian voting patterns; analyzed data on electoral trends, political behavior, polling accuracy; conducted surveys for insights.
Research- Policy analysis
Leadership
Teaching/Mentorship
Conflict Resolution
£1000 Scholarship from Immerse Education Essay Competition (essay topic: conflict transformation)
Leadership & Development Award by State's Education Board (for Ayra's impact on student outcomes)
International Women's Health and Human Rights, offered through Stanford University (completed on Coursera in Grade 11): https://www.coursera.org/learn/womens-health-human-rights.
International Women's Health and Human Rights, offered through Stanford University (completed on Coursera in Grade 11): https://www.coursera.org/learn/womens-health-human-rights.