Deesha Panchal
Co Director & Founder at Georgia Youth Leaders- Claim this Profile
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Gujarati Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Microsoft Office Specialist Word 2016 Certification
Microsoft
Experience
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Georgia Youth Leaders
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co Director & Founder
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Jan 2020 - Present
Serving as a full-time Director for Georgia Youth Leaders (501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization); responsible for providing overall leadership and overseeing the daily operations of the organizations, including administration, communications, external/community relations, fundraising, grantmaking programs, marketing, financial overhead and strategic direction. Built GYL programs to have a stronger impact in the community, including new partnerships, webinars and developing new programs for mentorship for students and more inclusivity. In addition, serving as convener for new team members, daughter organizations, and other community partners. A lead mentor for all 8 of GYL's daughter organizations and students across the country working on passion projects. Developing recruitment webinars and outreach strategies to get more students involved in our programs. Show less
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SSWCA Board Member
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Aug 2021 - Present
As a student representative, I was responsible for providing input to the board and advising them on student-centered issues. Elected by my peers, I had voting rights on the board. I was also responsible for reaching out to peer tutors, facilitating partnerships between schools, and maintaining peer tutor and alumni contact lists. As a student representative, I was responsible for providing input to the board and advising them on student-centered issues. Elected by my peers, I had voting rights on the board. I was also responsible for reaching out to peer tutors, facilitating partnerships between schools, and maintaining peer tutor and alumni contact lists.
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Co-Founder and Co-Host
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Mar 2020 - Present
Podcast on Spotify's Next Wave youth creator group. Draft all episodes as well as develop a panel of guest experts for each episode. Mastering audio editing, marketing strategies and interviewing skills. About: Do you ever feel like there’s a piece missing in finding your purpose? As Gen Z, we are one of the most powerful and fast-paced generations, but we often forget to take the time to reflect and learn from our journeys. Each episode will create opportunities to help you grow. Dive into meaningful dialogue from a community of socially conscious, empowering, and uplifting changemakers to equip yourself with a mindset of success and growth in today's society. Take your potential to the next level and join us to find your “why”. Show less
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Girlz, FTW
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Representative
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Mar 2020 - May 2021
An international organization building a community of women and girlz that support, empower and elevate each other. Attended professional trainings, speaker series and mentorship calls An international organization building a community of women and girlz that support, empower and elevate each other. Attended professional trainings, speaker series and mentorship calls
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Chamber of Commerce, Cherokee County
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United States
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Teen Leadership Cherokee
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Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is to develop the knowledge and leadership skills of young people in Cherokee County, so they may confidently become leaders of tomorrow. Selected as 1 of 17 students from the county to participate in this intensive program. Address topics such as community involvement, economic and educational responsibility, personal development and team building. The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is to develop the knowledge and leadership skills of young people in Cherokee County, so they may confidently become leaders of tomorrow. Selected as 1 of 17 students from the county to participate in this intensive program. Address topics such as community involvement, economic and educational responsibility, personal development and team building.
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The Walt Disney Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Disney Dreamers Academy
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Mar 2020 - Dec 2020
Chosen as 1 of 100 students in the 2020 Class of the Disney Dreamers Academy (1% acceptance rate). This program is a collaboration between Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine to bring 100 exceptional young people to Disney World for 4 days. At the event, students receive the motivation, guidance, and skills to help make those dreams come true. Established valuable connections in the medical and non-profit world. Now currently working on a externship in Emergency Medicine through Emergency Medicine Learning and Resource Center. Show less
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Education
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Emory University
Quantitative Science and Business Administration. -
2019 - 2023
Etowah High School
High School Student, Senior
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