About
I am passionate about sustainable cities and the infrastructure and technology that…
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Experience
Education
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Harvard University
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Leadership: Harvard College in Asia Program (President), Harvard Program for International Education (Director), Harvard Summit for Young Leaders in China (Seminar Leader), Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program (Chair), Peer Advisor to 35 first-year students
Awards: Harvard Scholarship, International Programs Award, Harvard South Asian Studies Fellowship, Harvard Asia Center Award, Real Estate Academic Initiative Fellowship
Research: Harvard Kennedy School of Government…Leadership: Harvard College in Asia Program (President), Harvard Program for International Education (Director), Harvard Summit for Young Leaders in China (Seminar Leader), Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program (Chair), Peer Advisor to 35 first-year students
Awards: Harvard Scholarship, International Programs Award, Harvard South Asian Studies Fellowship, Harvard Asia Center Award, Real Estate Academic Initiative Fellowship
Research: Harvard Kennedy School of Government (Israel), Harvard Graduate School of Design (China), Harvard Middle East Studies Center (Egypt), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (India) -
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Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Aga Khan Development Network, Advisor
Aga Khan Development Network
- Present 12 years
Economic Empowerment
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Clean Energy Leadership Institute, Capstone Advisor
Clean Energy Leadership Institute
- Present 3 years 2 months
Environment
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Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Emerging Leaders Council
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
- Present 2 years 8 months
Economic Empowerment
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MPower, Founder
MPower
- Present 15 years
Education
I created an advising program for undocumented high school students (DREAMers / DACA recipients) to help them gain admission to top-tier universities.
-Train and manage a network of 25 volunteers who provide academic coaching and mentorship to students.
-Counsel 2,000+ students and parents on the college application process through a bi-weekly webinar series.
-Created education finance model with impact investors to fill gap for undocumented immigrants ineligible for…I created an advising program for undocumented high school students (DREAMers / DACA recipients) to help them gain admission to top-tier universities.
-Train and manage a network of 25 volunteers who provide academic coaching and mentorship to students.
-Counsel 2,000+ students and parents on the college application process through a bi-weekly webinar series.
-Created education finance model with impact investors to fill gap for undocumented immigrants ineligible for federal financial aid and scholarships. -
Biden for President, Policy Working Group and Voter Outreach Volunteer
Biden for President
- less than a year
Politics
I volunteered with Team Biden-Harris in the most important election of our lifetimes.
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-Developed policy proposals for investments in infrastructure, climate change mitigation, and economic recovery in the face of COVID.
-Organized Get Out the Vote efforts in key battleground states: Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona
-Staffed National Voter Protection hotline to ensure every single vote was counted in the November 2020…I volunteered with Team Biden-Harris in the most important election of our lifetimes.
Select Experience:
-Developed policy proposals for investments in infrastructure, climate change mitigation, and economic recovery in the face of COVID.
-Organized Get Out the Vote efforts in key battleground states: Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona
-Staffed National Voter Protection hotline to ensure every single vote was counted in the November 2020 elections.
Projects
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Coro Leadership New York Fellow
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Coro New York is the premier leadership training program that delivers the skills, knowledge, and network to lead change. Over the course of nine-months and 175+ hours of rigorous training, Coro Fellows learn the adaptive and inquiry skills needed to succeed in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Participants become leaders and influencers, developing innovative solutions to public issues, incorporating different points of view in their decision-making, and inspiring others to lead change.
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LISC Emerging Leaders Council
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Together with residents and partners, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.
LISC’s Emerging Leaders Council is a group of leaders and entrepreneurs from a diverse range of sectors working to bring fresh perspectives, networks and attention to LISC’s work. Launched in conjunction with LISC’s 40th anniversary, the group is helping to bring…Together with residents and partners, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.
LISC’s Emerging Leaders Council is a group of leaders and entrepreneurs from a diverse range of sectors working to bring fresh perspectives, networks and attention to LISC’s work. Launched in conjunction with LISC’s 40th anniversary, the group is helping to bring next generation insights and leadership to our sector.
Over the course of their two years of service, ELC members are charged with supporting LISC by expanding its network of supporters and advocates, and with learning about community and economic development in order to serve as ambassadors to their respective networks. By sparking dialogue and partnership across sectors and silos, the group ideally will help bring new ideas and donors into the LISC fold.
Honors & Awards
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Clean Energy Business Network Maria Telkes Fellow
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National President’s Volunteer Service Award
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New York University Emerging Leader in Transportation
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Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Full professional proficiency
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Hindi
Native or bilingual proficiency
Organizations
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Association for a Better New York
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Coro Leadership New York
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FWD.us
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Girl Scouts
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SMPLCT Lab
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The Coaching Fellowship
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