Rena Lu
Undergraduate Research Assistant at Civil Justice Research Initiative- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Civil Justice Research Initiative
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Sep 2023 - Present
Berkeley, California, United States
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GENup Collegiate at Berkeley
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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President
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Jun 2023 - Present
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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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Senior Advisor - Senator Grottel-Brown
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Chief of Staff - Senator Grottel-Brown
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May 2022 - May 2023
Co-authored a proposal for the creation of an undergraduate financial literacy class to be submitted to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Produced a student survey on financial literacy needs and received 1,100+ responses. Cultivated partnerships between our office and campus entities (faculty, UC Berkeley Career Center, Bears for Financial Success) for various events. Managed and established project timelines for 5 different departments.
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Legislative Associate - Senator Ngo
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Mar 2022 - May 2022
Berkeley, California, United States Researched and workshopped legislation to tackle issues on UC Berkeley's campus and improve student life quality. Focused predominantly on serving commuter students and incoming students. Worked with the ASUC Financial Literacy Task Force to develop an undergraduate course to enhance personal finance knowledge.
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Othering & Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley
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United States
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Campus Bridging Project Assistant
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Dec 2022 - Present
Promotes inclusion and belonging on UC Berkeley’s campus by assisting with student programming such as a 3-day retreat with the Sustained Dialogue Institute. Creates website and newsletter materials to update audiences about the Campus Bridging Project’s current work and ways to get involved. Manages social media presence for the project, brainstorms and develops content to engage viewers.
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University of California, Berkeley
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Campus Ambassador
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Jan 2022 - Present
Underwent a semester-long training in order to develop a wealth of knowledge about Berkeley and its various resources. Demonstrates customer service and public speaking skills by leading 60-90 minute campus tours to prospective students, tourists, VIP guests, and middle school groups. Staffs and serves visitors at the Campanile and Koret Visitor Center.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant / Assistant Project Manager
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Jun 2022 - Present
Codes interview transcripts for themes surrounding gender, sexuality, race, and attraction. Reviews and synthesizes related literature about patterns of interracial marriage and other racialized notions of attraction. Assigns tasks for other apprentices, developed training materials for new apprentices, and organized research group meetings.
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Student Mentor
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Aug 2021 - Sep 2023
Berkeley, California, United States Mentors elementary school students via an after school program designed to support under-resourced Oakland schools. Guides 20+ first graders through enrichment work and activities in Math and English.
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC
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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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Telecommunications, Tech and Media Diversity Intern
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May 2023 - Aug 2023
Washington, District of Columbia, United States Tracked state and federal legislation using Quorum on AI, data privacy, and broadband access. Researched and drafted comment letters to various government agencies regarding issues of data privacy and AI with a key focus on the AAPI perspective. Maintained an on-going database of mis- and disinformation on affirmative action in the media.
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Cal Student Philanthropy
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United States
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Philanthropy
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Philanthropy Representative
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
Combatted housing insecurity in Berkeley by raising over $5000 dollars for the UC Berkeley Basic Needs center in one month through social media campaigns. Support the needs of Berkeley's 1000+ student organizations by organizing various crowdfunding and philanthropy events.
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Education
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University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Legal Studies; Minor in Public Policy -
Vista del Lago High School
High School Diploma