Nadia Akbari
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BridgeUSA
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Director
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Feb 2021 - May 2023
Berkeley, California, United States • Develop a stronger marketing infrastructure so that other Marketing Officers are all in contact with one another in order to maximize the organization's marketing capability • Create new marketing strategies such as creating a monthly BridgeUSA newsletter, weekly infographics for each event hosted by BridgeUSA and posts for Bridge Member of the Week to expand our outreach • Conduct weekly reviews of our social media analytics to assess engagement at Executive Board meetings • Member… Show more • Develop a stronger marketing infrastructure so that other Marketing Officers are all in contact with one another in order to maximize the organization's marketing capability • Create new marketing strategies such as creating a monthly BridgeUSA newsletter, weekly infographics for each event hosted by BridgeUSA and posts for Bridge Member of the Week to expand our outreach • Conduct weekly reviews of our social media analytics to assess engagement at Executive Board meetings • Member of the Executive Board
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Marketing Officer
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May 2020 - Feb 2021
Berkeley, California, United States • Conducted research on other organizations to optimize club outreach • Designed and drafted marketing material for social media using software such as Canva • Collaborated with other organizations on campus to create infographics for joint events
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Special Projects Officer
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Sep 2019 - May 2020
Berkeley, California, United States • Collaborated with representatives of BridgeUSA's National Chapter to establish new BridgeUSA chapters at other universities and community colleges throughout the Bay Area within a 15-20 mile radius • Researched each club's college database to determine possible collaborations that would aid us in establishing new BridgeUSA chapters
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U.S. Department of State
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern (EAP/ANP)
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Drafted remarks for Vice President Kamala Harris to give at the Pacific Islands Forum • Drafted and organized over 150 documents for Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman's Trip to Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Australia, and New Zealand • Attended briefings with the Deputy Secretary of State and senior staffers • Drafted and published National Day Messages on behalf of President Biden and Secretary of States Blinken • Attended weekly staff meetings within the Australia, New… Show more • Drafted remarks for Vice President Kamala Harris to give at the Pacific Islands Forum • Drafted and organized over 150 documents for Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman's Trip to Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Australia, and New Zealand • Attended briefings with the Deputy Secretary of State and senior staffers • Drafted and published National Day Messages on behalf of President Biden and Secretary of States Blinken • Attended weekly staff meetings within the Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands (ANP) Desk and other offices in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (EAP) • Member of the Australia Team, New Zealand Team, Pacific-Regional Team, and the Pacific-Bilateral Team Show less
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Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality & Anti-Discrimination Law
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
Berkeley, California, United States • Conduct research with The Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law with Berkeley Law Professor David Oppenheimer and other law students regarding the origins of the diversity justification for affirmative action • Member of the Deposition Preparation Team working with Gilbert Employment Law, P.C. and other Berkeley Law students to go through discovery, summarize documents, and create a timeline of events for an active disability rights case in the state of… Show more • Conduct research with The Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law with Berkeley Law Professor David Oppenheimer and other law students regarding the origins of the diversity justification for affirmative action • Member of the Deposition Preparation Team working with Gilbert Employment Law, P.C. and other Berkeley Law students to go through discovery, summarize documents, and create a timeline of events for an active disability rights case in the state of Maryland • Assist in planning webinars and conferences with topics including how algorithmic discrimination in hiring violates disability rights, sexual harassment, and the effects of COVID-19 on equality and intersectionality, with a variety of legal experts to help educate the international community • Collaborate with over 600 researchers from various universities and nations to increase understanding at a global level of how nations and legal systems address the problem of inequality and discrimination Show less
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Delta Gamma
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President Social Standards
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
Berkeley, California, United States • Lead and set the agenda for weekly Honor Board meetings to meet with members regarding personal, financial, housing, or academic issues • Make sure over 150 members act in accordance with Delta Gamma Bylaws and Codes of Conduct • Coordinate four presentations each semester with the Director of Social Awareness regarding issues such as sexual assault and violence, alcohol use, etc. • Approve and register chapter events by gathering insurance forms, venue forms, receipts, etc. •… Show more • Lead and set the agenda for weekly Honor Board meetings to meet with members regarding personal, financial, housing, or academic issues • Make sure over 150 members act in accordance with Delta Gamma Bylaws and Codes of Conduct • Coordinate four presentations each semester with the Director of Social Awareness regarding issues such as sexual assault and violence, alcohol use, etc. • Approve and register chapter events by gathering insurance forms, venue forms, receipts, etc. • Lead "Positive Programming" so that members have a platform to acknowledge each other's achievements in a communal setting in order to foster a stronger sense of community
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Honor Board Member
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
Berkeley, California, United States • Attend weekly meetings to address member concerns regarding mental and physical health, finances, and housing • Address violations of Delta Gamma Bylaws and Codes of Conduct
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U.S. House of Representatives
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United States
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Congressional Intern (Congresswoman Katie Porter)
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Washington, District of Columbia, United States • Answer incoming phone calls to log opinions, to connect staffers to outside stakeholders, and to direct callers to appropriate resources • Compile draft meeting memos for the legislative staff and press clips for the communications team • Enter incoming constituent messages from email, mail, and voicemail into the database (IQ) • Draft constituent correspondence letters as assigned by Legislative Correspondent (LC) • Supports LC, LA, MLA, and LD on legislative and issue area work,… Show more • Answer incoming phone calls to log opinions, to connect staffers to outside stakeholders, and to direct callers to appropriate resources • Compile draft meeting memos for the legislative staff and press clips for the communications team • Enter incoming constituent messages from email, mail, and voicemail into the database (IQ) • Draft constituent correspondence letters as assigned by Legislative Correspondent (LC) • Supports LC, LA, MLA, and LD on legislative and issue area work, as assigned • Track and input legislative meetings with partners, stakeholders, and constituents, in IQ Show less
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UC Berkeley Public Service Center
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cal in the Capital 2021 Cohort Member
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Nov 2020 - Aug 2021
Berkeley, California, United States • Admitted to be one of 75 Cal in the Capital cohort members • Founded in 1965, Cal in the Capital (CITC) trains and prepares 75 UC Berkeley students annually for summer internships in Washington DC. Cal in the Capital interns come from all majors, backgrounds, and areas of interest. As of its 52nd year in 2017, 3,808 CITC have contributed 1,633,689 hours of service in over 400 professional settings, including Congressional offices, federal and other government agencies, think tanks… Show more • Admitted to be one of 75 Cal in the Capital cohort members • Founded in 1965, Cal in the Capital (CITC) trains and prepares 75 UC Berkeley students annually for summer internships in Washington DC. Cal in the Capital interns come from all majors, backgrounds, and areas of interest. As of its 52nd year in 2017, 3,808 CITC have contributed 1,633,689 hours of service in over 400 professional settings, including Congressional offices, federal and other government agencies, think tanks, nonprofit organizations, media centers, private companies, and research institutions, preparing them for careers in public service. Show less
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Mazarei Law Group
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United States
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Legal Services
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Legal Assistant
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Jun 2020 - Feb 2021
Irvine, California, United States • Conduct legal research on California statutes in order to determine applicability to the cases at hand with an emphasis in business and employment law • Draft documents and prepare memorandum setting forth significant findings pertaining to the case at hand • Review and summarize documents that are subpoenaed from various entities including Google, GoDaddy, etc.
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Iranian American Women Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
Irvine, California, United States • Planned and organized events including the Annual Life Academy where mentees had the opportunity to travel and meet with employees from Facebook, Google, Youtube, Uber, etc. • Edited films for conferences showcasing the Life of Academy to the Board of Directors • Helped with advertising and outreach • Reorganized and updated entire database
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GLOBAL DIPLOMATIC FORUM
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Young Diplomats Forum
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Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
London, England, United Kingdom • Youngest member accepted • Attended several conferences with different ambassadors, NGO's, Think Tanks, and professors • Worked with a group to draft and propose policy to rebuild the Post ISIS Middle East using documents obtained from the International Monetary Fund
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Pars Equality Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
Irvine, California, United States • Worked in the legal department specializing in immigration law • Tutored Iranian immigrants in English • Worked in advertising, outreach, and communications • Reorganized database and files
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Education
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University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science -
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Semester Abroad - Political Science -
Sage Hill School
High School Diploma