Meredith Peng
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Chinese Professional working proficiency
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Cantonese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Russian Elementary proficiency
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Indonesian Elementary proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Kevin Bernard San Gaspar
Working with her was like a breath of fresh air for an engineer like me. She has a unique project management style and positivity that is infectious to the team. I have never felt stressed or pressured working with a team with Meredith at the helm. At the same time, we completed deliverables efficiently, at a higher speed, and in good quality. She manages all stakeholders well. She works well with engineers, designers, other product people to find the best practical and sustainable solution to any problem. She has a great sense of product ownership. With her critical and analytical thinking, she utilizes data well to set the direction for our product. Meredith is one of the best product people I have ever worked with. I hope our paths will cross again. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Eli Mydlarz
As the new Product Owner for our squad, Meredith walked into a super challenging role. The team was growing and changing rapidly, many of our new developers had little understanding of typical agile workflows, the product was complex and expectations for coming quarter were extremely high. Under all that pressure, Meredith never seemed worried or stressed. She quickly learned all about our users, product and business. She got to know the team, driving social activities and reaching out to people 1 on 1. She took responsibility for customer problems, managed difficult stakeholders and leveraged her clear thinking to improve our processes and write clear stories. She worked with designers and engineers to ensure that our development process was a two-way street instead of a production line. Meredith is one of the best Product people I have worked with. A clear thinker, service leader and all-around great team member. I hope I get to work with her again in the future.
Kevin Bernard San Gaspar
Working with her was like a breath of fresh air for an engineer like me. She has a unique project management style and positivity that is infectious to the team. I have never felt stressed or pressured working with a team with Meredith at the helm. At the same time, we completed deliverables efficiently, at a higher speed, and in good quality. She manages all stakeholders well. She works well with engineers, designers, other product people to find the best practical and sustainable solution to any problem. She has a great sense of product ownership. With her critical and analytical thinking, she utilizes data well to set the direction for our product. Meredith is one of the best product people I have ever worked with. I hope our paths will cross again. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Eli Mydlarz
As the new Product Owner for our squad, Meredith walked into a super challenging role. The team was growing and changing rapidly, many of our new developers had little understanding of typical agile workflows, the product was complex and expectations for coming quarter were extremely high. Under all that pressure, Meredith never seemed worried or stressed. She quickly learned all about our users, product and business. She got to know the team, driving social activities and reaching out to people 1 on 1. She took responsibility for customer problems, managed difficult stakeholders and leveraged her clear thinking to improve our processes and write clear stories. She worked with designers and engineers to ensure that our development process was a two-way street instead of a production line. Meredith is one of the best Product people I have worked with. A clear thinker, service leader and all-around great team member. I hope I get to work with her again in the future.
Kevin Bernard San Gaspar
Working with her was like a breath of fresh air for an engineer like me. She has a unique project management style and positivity that is infectious to the team. I have never felt stressed or pressured working with a team with Meredith at the helm. At the same time, we completed deliverables efficiently, at a higher speed, and in good quality. She manages all stakeholders well. She works well with engineers, designers, other product people to find the best practical and sustainable solution to any problem. She has a great sense of product ownership. With her critical and analytical thinking, she utilizes data well to set the direction for our product. Meredith is one of the best product people I have ever worked with. I hope our paths will cross again. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Eli Mydlarz
As the new Product Owner for our squad, Meredith walked into a super challenging role. The team was growing and changing rapidly, many of our new developers had little understanding of typical agile workflows, the product was complex and expectations for coming quarter were extremely high. Under all that pressure, Meredith never seemed worried or stressed. She quickly learned all about our users, product and business. She got to know the team, driving social activities and reaching out to people 1 on 1. She took responsibility for customer problems, managed difficult stakeholders and leveraged her clear thinking to improve our processes and write clear stories. She worked with designers and engineers to ensure that our development process was a two-way street instead of a production line. Meredith is one of the best Product people I have worked with. A clear thinker, service leader and all-around great team member. I hope I get to work with her again in the future.
Kevin Bernard San Gaspar
Working with her was like a breath of fresh air for an engineer like me. She has a unique project management style and positivity that is infectious to the team. I have never felt stressed or pressured working with a team with Meredith at the helm. At the same time, we completed deliverables efficiently, at a higher speed, and in good quality. She manages all stakeholders well. She works well with engineers, designers, other product people to find the best practical and sustainable solution to any problem. She has a great sense of product ownership. With her critical and analytical thinking, she utilizes data well to set the direction for our product. Meredith is one of the best product people I have ever worked with. I hope our paths will cross again. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.
Eli Mydlarz
As the new Product Owner for our squad, Meredith walked into a super challenging role. The team was growing and changing rapidly, many of our new developers had little understanding of typical agile workflows, the product was complex and expectations for coming quarter were extremely high. Under all that pressure, Meredith never seemed worried or stressed. She quickly learned all about our users, product and business. She got to know the team, driving social activities and reaching out to people 1 on 1. She took responsibility for customer problems, managed difficult stakeholders and leveraged her clear thinking to improve our processes and write clear stories. She worked with designers and engineers to ensure that our development process was a two-way street instead of a production line. Meredith is one of the best Product people I have worked with. A clear thinker, service leader and all-around great team member. I hope I get to work with her again in the future.
Credentials
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Musicianship: Tensions, Harmonic Function, and Modal Interchange
CourseraNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to R
DataCamp
Experience
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Julaya
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Côte d'Ivoire
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Product
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May 2023 - Present
Building payment solutions for African businesses Building payment solutions for African businesses
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FairMoney
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France
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Financial Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Product Manager
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Aug 2021 - Apr 2023
Creating financial services opportunities for the underbanked in emerging markets building digital banking products in Nigeria 🇳🇬 As an Individual Contributor: - Currently leading product and business strategy for FairMoney MFB's Savings vertical by crafting the vertical's product vision, creating and managing the roadmap, and coordinating with other team stakeholders to grow the product and build the best savings products for our customers - Led two squads across multiple timezones to deliver key products and systems such as Cash Rewards & Incentives, Flexible Savings Accounts, and Fixed Deposit Accounts - Worked closely with Research & Design to understand customer pain points and craft solutions for bank account details & KYC Upgrades, bank transaction statements, and redesign of several key banking flows - Organized and led a cross-functional taskforce to increase our monthly active users by defining new activation strategies, working with BI team to refine key metrics, crafting campaigns with Growth and Marketing teams, implementing a CRM journey for banking users -- which led to achieving 10-20% month-on-month growth by the end of 2021 As a Product Leader: - Helped build new processes to facilitate collaboration between Product, Engineering, and Business, as well as inter-team collaboration within the Product team itself - Worked to standardize the Software Development Life Cycle with Engineering and implemented it across all engineering squads - Involved in multiple process improvement initiatives such as improving Android Release Cycle, Production Support, Product Team Retros, and internal Product Feedback Show less
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Gojek
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Indonesia
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Product @ Gojek Financial Services
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Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
Product Manager for GoPayLater, one of the fastest growing fintech products in Indonesia with over 700k+ monthly active users. Working to provide liquidity and access to financial services for millions across the country.- Coordinated with Research, Design, Engineering, Risk, Data Engineering, & other internal product teams to build and launch Pick Your Limit, becoming one of the first fintech lenders to allow users to choose their own credit limits.- Led a squad of 12 engineers to deliver high quality product features, solve production issues, and make system enhancements via agile methodology and sprints. - Conducted product discovery with research, design, and engineering teams to create a product roadmap, reach business targets, and craft a better payments experience for our users. - Navigated Indonesia’s financial technology landscape and ensuring our products stay compliant via close collaboration with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Compliance teams. Show less
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Product Solutions Lead @ Gojek Third Party Platform
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Jan 2019 - Mar 2020
As a part of the founding team of Gojek's Third-Party Platform, I worked at the intersection of business, engineering, research, and design to build the technical foundation of Gojek's Third Party Platform - a way for new products to be introduced to Gojek's millions of users, through special integrations with third party partners. Through our work, we helped scale up our team from an experimental concept to a standalone product group and one of Gojek's core pillars.While on Third-Party Platform:- Started out as Product Owner of products such as GoGive and GoMall, where I led the growth of the products from experimental stage to growth stage and created large-scale campaigns to drive growth (e.g. GoGive Ramadan 2019) - As Product Solutions Lead, gathered & scoped out product requirements gathered from research and business and worked with an engineering team to break down product requirements into an eventual backlog and roadmap- Led initiative for a Gojek Developer's site and UI library for faster integrations as well as integrated performance optimization tools via partnership with Google's Lighthouse team- Collaborated with Google to host workshops & trainings, and evangelise Web Development principles with partners- Frequently cross-collaborated with other Gojek teams, particularly GoVentures, GoPay, Customer Platforms, Identity & Communications Platform, Legal, & Corporate Strategy Show less
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ANGIN
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Indonesia
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant
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Nov 2017 - Dec 2018
As a part of the ANGIN team, I will be heading the Connector.ID initiative - an engine that matches startups and entrepreneurs with funding opportunities using machine learning. Currently working on attracting funding, creating content for our site, optimizing SEO, and fine-tuning our algorithms to make sure our matches are accurate and successful. About ANGIN: ANGIN (Angel Investment Network Indonesia) has grown into the largest network of high-net-worth individuals in Indonesia who pool resources together to engage in early stage investment and mentoring. Our Angel Investors are experienced and prominent business leaders who have built their wealth in various industries (e.g. media, real-estate, FMCG, natural resources) and are committed to provide early stage capital to entrepreneurs operating in various industries (technology/Internet, consumer products/services, social enterprises etc.). Our Angel Investors play a crucial role in nurturing Indonesian entrepreneurs with strategic guidance, deep industry expertise and access to networks. They have the patience to allow time for new industry leader and company maturation. ANGIN angel investors are supported by a dedicated full-time operating team and a strong network of partners (advisors, co-investors, mentors) that grows the exchange of expertise and facilitate the investment process. Show less
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Connector.ID
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Indonesia
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Financial Services
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Director
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Nov 2017 - Dec 2018
Led Connector.ID, a technology platform that aims to connect startups and entrepreneurs to relevant capital providers around Indonesia. As Director: - Manage product development, including mapping out current and future features, creating pseudocode, talking to developers, adjusting correlations, and brainstorming ways to continuously iterate, test, and improve our product. - Business development and partnerships: meeting and discussing with key stakeholders to find strategic synergies and collaborate on projects, content, marketing, and events. - Marketing: Working with content creation lead to create articles addressing financial literacy; managing social media marketing (LinkedIn, Instagram), blasting a weekly newsletter to continue interaction with our followers - Events: Collaborating with strategic partners as well as hosting our own events on financial literacy, investment readiness, and investment outlook in Indonesia - Fundraising: Writing grants and applications, pitching, and crafting business strategy to raise funds for Connector.ID Show less
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Humanitree
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Indonesia
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
Humanitree provides a solution for sponsorship organizations and sponsors - and by doing so, helps address children’s education. Humanitree will shift payments from complicated bank transfer to a simpler and more secure method: i.e. recurring credit card payments. Features such as in-app letter-writing and regular in-app updates will amplify human interaction. Finally, users will be able to spread the impact through a multi-tier referral system. We want to change child sponsorship from a mere tax-deductible charity action to a human connection with tangible outcomes - an experience that goes beyond mere sponsorship. As Co-Founder, conducted initial surveys and research to validate markets and assumptions. Tested several prototypes of our user interface to target audience in order to smooth out user experience. Worked closely with graphic designer to craft our latest iteration of the app mockup. Created copy, content, and graphics for marketing and social media. Researched and wrote grants for funding. Humanitree is the winner of the Womanpreneur Digital Acceleration Pitch 2017. Show less
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Kitabisa
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Indonesia
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Fundraising
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300 - 400 Employee
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Padi Fellow & Campaign Outreach Specialist
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Jul 2017 - Oct 2017
Kitabisa.com is one of Indonesia's most successful start-ups, and a leader in socially-minded and impact-driven technologies. It focuses on online crowdfunding to achieve social good. By providing a platform for doing good, it allows citizens and organizations to raise money for causes while also providing visibility for causes that would otherwise be invisible to the public eye. Established a partnership with British Jakarta School (BJS) and Kitabisa.com in which BJS will use Kitabisa.com to host its charitable initiatives. Also helped establish a relationship between Jakarta International School (JIS) and Kitabisa.com, where Kitabisa.com is being used for a school project on social entrepreneurship. Conducted research, interviews, and focus groups to better enhance user experience for future clients. Ran an English UI/UX analysis on the Kitabisa.com website and created English translations for all of its pages. About Padi Fellows: "Padi seeks to nurture future catalysts of change by facilitating the placement of international graduate and undergraduate students with corporate and nonprofit organizations in Indonesia. The objective of Padi is to introduce Indonesian people, work and culture to young people from around the world by inviting them to collaborate on short-term initiatives with organizations committed to Indonesia’s equitable and sustained prosperity." Show less
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Georgetown University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Science, Technology, & International Affairs Clerical Assistant
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
Handles videography, photography, and event logistics, as well as writing and drafting STIA-related communications documents. Handles videography, photography, and event logistics, as well as writing and drafting STIA-related communications documents.
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Innovo Consulting
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operations Officer
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Jan 2014 - May 2017
Ensures Innovo’s overall smooth operations through managing Innovo’s logistics, human capital, technology, and marketing. Works with the Executive Director to organize meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings, manages room reservations, attendance, venture assignment, and promotions of all Innovo members. Additionally, maintains Innovo’s website/WordPress and social media. On the Creative Team: Delivers client-facing design work, creates marketing materials for Innovo, and in charge of revamping Innovo’s website. As project manager: Led a team of 5 and delivered both a thorough analysis of coupon, demo, flavor, region, and wholesale data as well as data-driven recommendations on adjusting sales and marketing strategy for start-up Once Upon a Farm. Established a successful launch strategy for Operation: Move for School, a 501(c)3 dedicated to raising awareness of health issues for low-income high school students in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Worked out a budget model, went through best practices for social media, and focused on outreach and brand-building. Threw a fundraiser in order to raise funds for sustaining Operation: Move for Schools' fellowship program. Previously as consultant: Advised the start-up, Mining for Peace, on incorporation type and launch strategy in Africa. Surveyed small businesses without formal access to capital to recommend new services that Hilltop Microfinance Initiative (HMFI) can provide. Show less
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Beeck Center for Social Impact & Innovation
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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GU Impacts Program Assistant
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
Created a custom impact evaluation tool for the GU Impacts fellowship after conducting various interviews and gathering research on effective monitoring and evaluation tools, theories of change, and leadership development. Created handbooks for future impact partners and student fellows using Adobe Creative Suite in order to streamline the dissemination of important requirements, FAQs, and resources. Compiled a handbook of 35 potential partner profiles in East Africa, organized by geographical area. Included analysis on potential partner’s foreseeable role with the Beeck Center in order to facilitate the partner selection process abroad. Show less
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Shea Yeleen
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United States
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Cosmetics
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Intern
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Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
Managed Shea Yeleen’s digital communications by maintaining a communications calendar, using Hootsuite to schedule cross-platform posts, and creating original content for Instagram and Pinterest to boost engagement. Organized and executed a two-day photoshoot by creating a photo set-list, coordinating with models, and implementing a creative vision to produce 250 high-resolution photos that amplify the Shea Yeleen brand. Pitched potential collaborations with Shea Yeleen to 500+ beauty bloggers, influencers, and online personalities via digital outreach. Show less
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Just BB
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Shanghai City, China
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Summer Analyst
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Ten-week long program under GU Impacts, which provides Georgetown University students with experiential learning opportunities to work in the social development sector in select countries around the world Worked closely with Just BB founder Jeremy Cheung and fellow co-intern to develop a social impact program for Just BB in China. Researched the development of CSR in China, as well as existing business initiatives on social impact and women entrepreneurs in China. Arranged and conducted interviews with women entrepreneurs around China in order to gauge their needs and special circumstances. Assessed data and research in order to write recommendations for a social impact initiative tailored to Just BB, focused on female entrepreneurship and financial literacy education. Additionally, aided with logistics and event photography during a Just BB promotional event in Shanghai. Processed photos and created captions and content for Just BB's online newsletter via Wechat. Show less
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E3! Ambassador
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
Coordinated WHIAAPI events on Georgetown’s campus to educate, empower, and engage AAPI youth on relevant social and political issues. Executed four nationwide events regarding education, mental health, pathways to public policy, and immigration reform, informing about one thousand students across the country. In addition, worked with fellow ambassadors in the DMV area to bring in a panel of speakers in the public sector for the benefit of university students. Held a documentary screening and open discussion on undocumented Asian immigrants living in America at Georgetown University. Show less
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DC Schools Project
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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English Tutor
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Oct 2013 - May 2015
Improved tutee’s reading comprehension by growing vocabulary, enhancing critical reading skills, and testing understanding with assessment questions. Created weekly lessons tailored to tutee's English-learning needs and weakness areas. Researched status of education in DC and helped to create literacy kits tailored to five students' reading and writing needs as supplementary material over the summer. Improved tutee’s reading comprehension by growing vocabulary, enhancing critical reading skills, and testing understanding with assessment questions. Created weekly lessons tailored to tutee's English-learning needs and weakness areas. Researched status of education in DC and helped to create literacy kits tailored to five students' reading and writing needs as supplementary material over the summer.
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Council member
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Oct 2011 - Jun 2013
Internship under an initiative by Mayor Bloomberg. Met weekly and collected data across New York City high schools on teen health, access to health services, and availability of health and informational literature. Analyzed this data in order to create recommendations to the mayor's office. During the second year, implemented these recommendations by further surveying teen patients and going to clinics to collect information. Internship under an initiative by Mayor Bloomberg. Met weekly and collected data across New York City high schools on teen health, access to health services, and availability of health and informational literature. Analyzed this data in order to create recommendations to the mayor's office. During the second year, implemented these recommendations by further surveying teen patients and going to clinics to collect information.
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Education
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2013 - 2017
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Science, Technology, and International Affairs -
2015 - 2015
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
International Asian Studies Programme -
2009 - 2013
Staten Island Technical High School
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