aaron aranza
Victory Congressional Intern at LGBTQ VICTORY INSTITUTE INC
social impact | passionate advocate , researcher , analyst
taking thoughtful , business-driven approach today 's pressing social issue . posse proven track record community engagement , legislative advocacy , issue research . currently seeking opportunity social impact consulting social entrepreneurship .
LGBTQ VICTORY INSTITUTE INC
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During my time with the Victory Institute, I participated in leadership development sessions given by a rotating panel of top LGBTQ+ professionals. As someone on the receiving end of a program meant to cultivate the next generation of LGBTQ+ leaders, I explored how to utilize shared identity to mobilize people behind target social initiatives.
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Victory Congressional Intern
U.S. House of Representatives
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As a legislative intern for U.S. Representative Mondaire Jones, my duties involved a mixture of policy analysis, letter writing, and constituent outreach. This allowed me to further my skills in issue research while simultaneously engaging with community members in order to analyze the real-life impact of our office’s response to those issues.
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Legislative Intern for Rep. Mondaire Jones
2020 Democratic National Convention Committee
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This experience was short but sweet! For one week, I created and managed online profiles for people attending various events held by the DNC’s Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) caucus. Not only did I have the opportunity to fuse my AAPI heritage with my professional interests, but I also learned how to facilitate the attendance of key individuals at corporate giving events.
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Production Assistant for AAPI Caucus
International House at UC Berkeley
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During my time as a program assistant at UC Berkeley’s foremost international living community, I facilitated weekly networking events and demonstrated leadership as a public face of I-House. Through this position, I received extensive experience in content creation, event promotion, and social networking.
Berkeley, California, United States
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Program Assistant
Berkeley Judicial Institute
As a research apprentice for the Berkeley Judicial Institute, I had the unique opportunity to pore over recently unearthed judicial memoranda from the 1960s. Before my work was cut short by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, cataloging the memoranda helped me practice my research skills and deepen my experience with archival data.
Berkeley, California
Research Apprentice
UC Berkeley, Travers Department of Political Science
As an undergraduate researcher for the UC Berkeley political science department, I worked alongside PhD candidates to analyze foreign countries’ denial of humanitarian aid. This role taught me how to code information from government agencies, as well as how to evaluate digital reports using LexisNexis research software.
Undergraduate Researcher
The News Literacy Project
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During my time with the News Literacy Project, I overhauled the organization’s contact database and operated the organization’s social channels. In this role, I gained experience with brand promotion and the use of Meltwater media monitoring software.
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Summer Intern
Associated Students of the University of California
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As ASUC Senator Teddy Lake’s policy division leader, I worked with members of her legislative department to translate feedback from town halls into proposals for community initiatives. This role allowed me to deepen my skills in issue research and community outreach.
San Francisco Bay Area
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Policy Division Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
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During my time in the office of U.S. Representative Madeleine Z. Bordallo, I researched, constructed, and presented legislation designed to protect indigenous languages and culture. This experience taught me how to synthesize community concerns into proposals for concrete social initiatives.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Congressional Intern for Rep. Madeleine Z. Bordallo
Generation Citizen
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As a Democracy Coach for Generation Citizen, I instructed Berkeley High School students in grassroots democratic processes such as lobbying and community organizing. I was nominated for the College Student Change Maker Award, which is awarded to one outstanding Democracy Coach or Chapter Director from the program each semester.
San Francisco Bay Area
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Democracy Coach
Bachelor's degree
Graduated with Distinction in General Scholarship (equivalent to cum laude)
Political Science and Human Rights
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University of California, Berkeley
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GPA: 4.33
Honors: President’s Award for Educational Excellence, Award for Excellence in Spanish Language, Barnes Award
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Gonzaga College High School
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Recognizes capability and excellence in the Spanish language.
Gonzaga College High School
Language Department Award to Graduating Senior
Awarded to select few based on leadership potential and excellence in academic performance. Status was repeatedly achieved for four consecutive years (2013-2017).
Gonzaga College High School
Presidential Scholar
Awarded for demonstrated leadership capability.
Rotary Club of Washington, D.C.
Rotary Youth Leadership Award
Awarded to recognize prominent service, humility, honor and reliability.
Gonzaga College High School
Barnes Award
Composition and Research in London
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Introduction to Comparative Politics
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Philosophy of Individual Morality and Social Justice
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Poverty Alleviation
The Father McKenna Center
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Hand-delivered meals to the homeless and immobile elderly in central Washington, D.C. Prepared food and completed clean-up at the shelter while simultaneously providing company to homeless men escaping the freezing temperatures as part of the annual Hypothermia Program.
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Volunteer
Poverty Alleviation
Capital Area Food Bank
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Collected and sorted various food items in order to provide sustenance for underprivileged communities in the city.
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Volunteer
Social Services
De-stress with Dogs
Promotes mental health by facilitating student access to canines on campus.
Tabling
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Michael Riedford
Audit & Assurance Assistant at Deloitte | Financial Services Industry
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Bill Cull
Student at University of Virginia
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Washington, DC
Katherine L.
Program Management Coordinator at USAID
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Lexington, VA
Isabella Carrazana (Chow)
Sales Strategy & Analytics Associate at Gainsight
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Freiburg
Julianne Oshiro
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Charlottesville, VA
Erin Hwang
J.D. Candidate at University of Virginia School of Law
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San Francisco Bay Area
Jack Smith
Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Student at the University of California, Berkeley
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Kenya
JOEDY FOUNDATION JF
Joedy Foundation is Non Profit Organization.  Its vision is a healthy, educated and empowered society.
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Alexandria, VA
Hudson Chiow
Student at Gonzaga College High School
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Moraga, CA
Monica Bell
Independent Financial Services Professional
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Fairfax, VA
Patrick Gunther
Student at Villanova University
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New York City Metropolitan Area
Stacey Giglio
Manager at AW Imported Auto Parts, Inc.
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Mosinee, WI
David Bauer
Business Manager at UPS
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King's Cross
Ardo Ali
Contributing Author at Multicultural Germany Project
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Alexandria, VA
Matthew Gately
Studen at W&M (Class of 2025)
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Denver, CO
Andy Wassmann
Director of Internal Information Systems at RemoteLock
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Hana Irro
Law Enforcement Operations Specialist
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New York, NY
Richard Jin
Associate at EY-Parthenon
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Berkeley, CA
Conner Taherian
Investment Banking Analyst at Wells Fargo
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Merchandiser at Dr. Pepper Bottling Co