Isha Chander
Chief of Staff, Office of the President at Associated Students of the University of California- Claim this Profile
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Basil Saleh
It is my pleasure to recommend Isha to campaigns or as an organizer on any project. Isha’s resume was impressive before volunteering to help our 2020, Saleh for Campbell Union High School District campaign, but I trust this letter will lend testimony to her enthusiastic civic involvement. Isha spent countless hours working to bolster our effort. She was with us when we were training on the PDI Phone Banking app. We had to get up to speed within a matter of days, apply voter universes, and start calling constituents almost immediately. Isha was instrumental in mobilizing her high school peers to help out with this effort. She was an organizer, a trainer, and a participant who seized each task with a friendly, can-do attitude. Isha was amazingly agile and made herself available to organize volunteers and expedite literature distribution. Her availability and attention to detail distinguished her from everyone else on our team. Isha is also a captivating speaker. She was more than happy to oblige when we asked her to talk on a Zoom call about democracy and participation. She spoke of her own experience and inspired our audience of all ages to use the November election as a springboard for positive change. I have absolute confidence that Isha will be a wonderful asset to any team. She is collaborative, meticulous, and she bears great conscience for the environment and social justice. If, in the future, I were to launch another campaign, Isha would be top of my list: she is focused, a bright student with a promising future, and she conducts herself professionally. I would gladly add to this written recommendation a glowing verbal referral of Isha to anyone, at any time, and I've made myself easy to contact for this reason.
Basil Saleh
It is my pleasure to recommend Isha to campaigns or as an organizer on any project. Isha’s resume was impressive before volunteering to help our 2020, Saleh for Campbell Union High School District campaign, but I trust this letter will lend testimony to her enthusiastic civic involvement. Isha spent countless hours working to bolster our effort. She was with us when we were training on the PDI Phone Banking app. We had to get up to speed within a matter of days, apply voter universes, and start calling constituents almost immediately. Isha was instrumental in mobilizing her high school peers to help out with this effort. She was an organizer, a trainer, and a participant who seized each task with a friendly, can-do attitude. Isha was amazingly agile and made herself available to organize volunteers and expedite literature distribution. Her availability and attention to detail distinguished her from everyone else on our team. Isha is also a captivating speaker. She was more than happy to oblige when we asked her to talk on a Zoom call about democracy and participation. She spoke of her own experience and inspired our audience of all ages to use the November election as a springboard for positive change. I have absolute confidence that Isha will be a wonderful asset to any team. She is collaborative, meticulous, and she bears great conscience for the environment and social justice. If, in the future, I were to launch another campaign, Isha would be top of my list: she is focused, a bright student with a promising future, and she conducts herself professionally. I would gladly add to this written recommendation a glowing verbal referral of Isha to anyone, at any time, and I've made myself easy to contact for this reason.
Basil Saleh
It is my pleasure to recommend Isha to campaigns or as an organizer on any project. Isha’s resume was impressive before volunteering to help our 2020, Saleh for Campbell Union High School District campaign, but I trust this letter will lend testimony to her enthusiastic civic involvement. Isha spent countless hours working to bolster our effort. She was with us when we were training on the PDI Phone Banking app. We had to get up to speed within a matter of days, apply voter universes, and start calling constituents almost immediately. Isha was instrumental in mobilizing her high school peers to help out with this effort. She was an organizer, a trainer, and a participant who seized each task with a friendly, can-do attitude. Isha was amazingly agile and made herself available to organize volunteers and expedite literature distribution. Her availability and attention to detail distinguished her from everyone else on our team. Isha is also a captivating speaker. She was more than happy to oblige when we asked her to talk on a Zoom call about democracy and participation. She spoke of her own experience and inspired our audience of all ages to use the November election as a springboard for positive change. I have absolute confidence that Isha will be a wonderful asset to any team. She is collaborative, meticulous, and she bears great conscience for the environment and social justice. If, in the future, I were to launch another campaign, Isha would be top of my list: she is focused, a bright student with a promising future, and she conducts herself professionally. I would gladly add to this written recommendation a glowing verbal referral of Isha to anyone, at any time, and I've made myself easy to contact for this reason.
Basil Saleh
It is my pleasure to recommend Isha to campaigns or as an organizer on any project. Isha’s resume was impressive before volunteering to help our 2020, Saleh for Campbell Union High School District campaign, but I trust this letter will lend testimony to her enthusiastic civic involvement. Isha spent countless hours working to bolster our effort. She was with us when we were training on the PDI Phone Banking app. We had to get up to speed within a matter of days, apply voter universes, and start calling constituents almost immediately. Isha was instrumental in mobilizing her high school peers to help out with this effort. She was an organizer, a trainer, and a participant who seized each task with a friendly, can-do attitude. Isha was amazingly agile and made herself available to organize volunteers and expedite literature distribution. Her availability and attention to detail distinguished her from everyone else on our team. Isha is also a captivating speaker. She was more than happy to oblige when we asked her to talk on a Zoom call about democracy and participation. She spoke of her own experience and inspired our audience of all ages to use the November election as a springboard for positive change. I have absolute confidence that Isha will be a wonderful asset to any team. She is collaborative, meticulous, and she bears great conscience for the environment and social justice. If, in the future, I were to launch another campaign, Isha would be top of my list: she is focused, a bright student with a promising future, and she conducts herself professionally. I would gladly add to this written recommendation a glowing verbal referral of Isha to anyone, at any time, and I've made myself easy to contact for this reason.
Experience
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Associated Students of the University of California
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United States
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Political Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief of Staff, Office of the President
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Jun 2023 - Present
- Advise ASUC President on all official matters and advocate for the needs of 42,000+ students.- Professionally communicate and coordinate meetings with campus administration, student leaders, and ASUC Senators and Executives.- Manage office of 65+ students assigned to 8 diverse departments with tangible missions, including Environmental Justice & Sustainability, Equity & Belonging, the Multicultural Initiative Fund, and more.
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Press & Communications Intern, Office of the President
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Sep 2022 - May 2023
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ElevateCal
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United States
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Political Organizations
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Vice Chair
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Jan 2023 - Present
Responsible for facilitating and supporting campaigns in the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) Senate and Executive Elections part of the ElevateCal political party for an electorate of 40,000. Responsible for facilitating and supporting campaigns in the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC) Senate and Executive Elections part of the ElevateCal political party for an electorate of 40,000.
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City of San José
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Neighborhood Outreach Intern for Mayor Matt Mahan
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May 2023 - Aug 2023
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Associated Student Body President
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Jun 2020 - Jun 2022
First person to serve two consecutive terms as Associated Student Body President at Branham High School
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Class President
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2020
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CASL (California Association of Student Leaders)
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curriculum Committee Chair
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Mar 2020 - Apr 2022
Started CASL's first year-round Curriculum Committee and served as Editor-in-Chief
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Northern Director
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Apr 2019 - Apr 2022
I served three terms as a Northern Director on the California Association of Student Leaders State Board, a non-profit organization that aims to empower student leaders across California through experiential learning opportunities and student-led programs. I had the opportunity to work with a diverse board of student leaders to create resources and skills development experiences for delegates.
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Service Committee Chair
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Apr 2019 - Mar 2020
As the only first-year board member leading a committee, I brought a fresh perspective to our service learning experience at the annual CASL State Conference, expanding upon programs and creating new entry points for growth.
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Stacy Edgar LLC
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Program Design Intern
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
I interned for Stacy Edgar LLC, an international development consulting firm that develops proposals for social change and market development in various countries around the world. I worked in a diverse team of people with tasks including include proposal writing & editing, critical problem/solution synthesis, research, recruitment, and more. I interned for Stacy Edgar LLC, an international development consulting firm that develops proposals for social change and market development in various countries around the world. I worked in a diverse team of people with tasks including include proposal writing & editing, critical problem/solution synthesis, research, recruitment, and more.
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Education
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2022 - 2026
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Legal Studies and Political Economy -
2018 - 2022
Branham High School
High School Diploma, 4.3 GPA
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