Mika Nijhawan
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Credentials
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Open Water Diver
SSI Scuba Schools InternationalJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Lifeguard & Water Safety Training
American Red CrossApr, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Newcomb Institute
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2022 - Present
Works with Dr. Anna Mahoney in the Newcomb Institute to research women's participation and leadership in American political institutions. Supports in professors' projects by editing papers for grammar/content and creating citation lists/contact lists. Works with Dr. Anna Mahoney in the Newcomb Institute to research women's participation and leadership in American political institutions. Supports in professors' projects by editing papers for grammar/content and creating citation lists/contact lists.
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NOSTRA Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Editor In Chief
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Sep 2022 - Present
Co-Editor in Chief and Creative Director of the Newcomb Scholars Literary Magazine - a magazine dedicated to uplifting the voices of marginalized communities and spotlighting the work of Newcomb Scholars. Co-Editor in Chief and Creative Director of the Newcomb Scholars Literary Magazine - a magazine dedicated to uplifting the voices of marginalized communities and spotlighting the work of Newcomb Scholars.
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Tulane University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Supplemental Instructor
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Aug 2022 - Present
Organizes twice weekly Supplemental Instruction sessions for two sections of an Introduction to Microeconomics course. Sessions receive between typically draw a minimum of 20 students to around 70 students. Creates presentations, practice problems, and additional study notes/materials as needed.
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Peace Corps Prep Cohort
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Aug 2022 - Present
Accepted into a competitive Peace Corps Prep (PCP) program. PCP is a certificate program that aims to prepare undergraduate students to serve in the Corps following graduation.
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Electra
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United States
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Primary Metal Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
ElectraSteel is a green tech company working to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries. Engaged in marketing-communication projects related to policy, wrote press releases, and edited website content. ElectraSteel is a green tech company working to decarbonize hard-to-abate industries. Engaged in marketing-communication projects related to policy, wrote press releases, and edited website content.
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Tulane University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Freshmen Leadership Program
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
Served on the Undergraduate Student Government Equity, Diversity, and Leadership committee. Successfully managed a Personal Leadership Project - ‘Oh Boy for Po’Boys,’ which encouraged students to voice concerns about the Undergraduate Student Government and be compensated with a po’boy Served on the Undergraduate Student Government Equity, Diversity, and Leadership committee. Successfully managed a Personal Leadership Project - ‘Oh Boy for Po’Boys,’ which encouraged students to voice concerns about the Undergraduate Student Government and be compensated with a po’boy
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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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Press Intern
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
Authored memos and took meeting notes as needed, wrote and distributed a press briefing every morning to the Congressman and his team, and aided in creating social media graphics and running the Congressional Instagram account. Authored memos and took meeting notes as needed, wrote and distributed a press briefing every morning to the Congressman and his team, and aided in creating social media graphics and running the Congressional Instagram account.
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Self Employed
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic Tutor
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Tutored/babysat a learning pod of four elementary school students. Helped with homework and kept them focused and up to date with assignments. Tutored/babysat a learning pod of four elementary school students. Helped with homework and kept them focused and up to date with assignments.
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Governor Polis Executive Internship
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
Assisted in the Community Engagement office; collaborated with the communications team to keep consistent messaging, identify key stakeholder groups, and aid in authoring memos and emails. Executed a final project centering around revamping the Governor’s social media presence. Assisted in the Community Engagement office; collaborated with the communications team to keep consistent messaging, identify key stakeholder groups, and aid in authoring memos and emails. Executed a final project centering around revamping the Governor’s social media presence.
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Colorado Coordinated Campaign
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Colorado Democrats "Get Out the Vote" Fellow
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Sep 2020 - Nov 2020
Mobilized, recruited, and trained new volunteers for the Biden and Hickenlooper campaigns; made over 1,500 calls. Designed graphics to promote increased volunteer turnout. Mobilized, recruited, and trained new volunteers for the Biden and Hickenlooper campaigns; made over 1,500 calls. Designed graphics to promote increased volunteer turnout.
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Lifeguard
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
Lifeguarded at a pool used by summer camps. Set up the pool area and took it down. Performed first-aid when necessary. Lifeguarded at a pool used by summer camps. Set up the pool area and took it down. Performed first-aid when necessary.
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Colorado Democratic Party
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United States
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Colorado Democratic Party Intern
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Volunteered on several campaigns by canvassing and phone banking. Revamped social media accounts, worked to get young people interested in politics and registered voters. Spoke at a post-primary event for Colorado politicians. Volunteered on several campaigns by canvassing and phone banking. Revamped social media accounts, worked to get young people interested in politics and registered voters. Spoke at a post-primary event for Colorado politicians.
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Political Office
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Congressman Polis Youth Advisory Council
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Sep 2016 - May 2018
Helped be a liaison for Congressman Polis to his younger constituents. Organized a Youth Summit and wrote a report of the event. Helped be a liaison for Congressman Polis to his younger constituents. Organized a Youth Summit and wrote a report of the event.
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Education
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2021 - 2025
Tulane University
Political Economy and Philosophy, N/A -
2016 - 2020
Alexander Dawson School
High School Diploma
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