Ishani Khemka

Ishani Khemka

Head Of Content

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Impact Press Officer

  • Education

    • Sanskriti School

      2008 - 2021
      Humanities 97%

      Activities and Societies: Rotary Club, Upper Secretariat (Head of Journalism), Editor-in-Chief, member of Student Council

    • University of St Andrews

      2021 - 2025
      BA Psychology and Social anthropology

      Activities and Societies: Deans List (2023/2024), Nightline Volunteer and Public Face, STAR radio show host, Student Council’s Intern, Research Impact Officer, STEP summer intern.

  • Experience

    • Stimulus

      Sept 2020 - Aug 2021
      Head Of Content
    • NeuroNovember

      Oct 2020 - Nov 2020
      Social Media Coordinator
    • University of St Andrews

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      STEP Summer Intern

      - Provided suggestions to tackle microaggressions within the university, such as the generation of a number for anonymous reports so those reporting can follow up on the action. - Collated anonymised examples of microaggressions from students for EDI training by conducting 3 interviews and 1 focus group discussion- Delivered an oral presentation about the impact of microaggressions on student well-being to the EDI team

    • Nightline, St Andrews

      Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
      Publicity Officer, Public Face

      Nightline is an anonymous, empathetic, non-judgemental, non-directive, and confidential listening and information service, run by and for students. All Public Faces are listening volunteers who have given up their anonymity to amplify the work done by Nightline. As publicity officer I: - Created and distributed 1000 goodie bags for the well-being of stressed-out students during exam season by liaising with donors. I did this twice during my tenure.- Was responsible for the publicity team, a group of volunteers that helped spread awareness of the service by flyering and postering, helping with the goodie bags, etc. - Facilitated the recruitment of new volunteers and succeeded in surpassing the minimum number of applicants required twice. -Designed graphics using Canva to advertise events and service closures, and operated the Nightline Instagram Account.-Directed and advertised a week of 10 successful events for Nightline Awareness Week. Show less

    • University of St Andrews

      May 2023 - now
      Research Impact Press Officer

      -Interviewed PhD students and academics conducting research at the University- Communicated complex or discipline-specific academic work or reports for a non-academic audience- Wrote engaging blog posts - Attended academic conventions and liaised with researchers- Performed administrative tasks efficiently- Ideated on content ideas for social media

    • University of St Andrews Students'​ Association

      Aug 2023 - May 2024
      Student Councils Intern
    • STAR: St Andrews Radio

      Sept 2023 - now
      Radio Show Host

      Nostalgiabait (Jan 2024): discussing songs from the mid to early 2000s and the ways incredibly stupid lyrics shaped our childhood experiences.On being Difficult (Sept-Dec 2023): Critiquing popular media using feminist theory.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Popular Vocals, Grade 8

      RSL Awards
      Aug 2021
    • Social Entrepreneurship

      Oxford Summer Courses
      Dec 2019
    • Mental Health and Wellness program

      Expressions India
      Jul 2020
    • Western Vocals, Grade 3

      RSL Awards
      Dec 2018
    • Popular Vocals, Grade 6

      RSL Awards
      Nov 2019
    • Leadership

      Oxford Summer Courses
      Jun 2018
    • Behavioural Science

      Ashoka University
      Oct 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ishani Khemka
      Dean’s List Recipient University of St Andrews Jun 2024 Academic Excellence with a 17.5 average across modules ( 4.0 CGPA min)
    • Awarded to Ishani Khemka
      Helping Hands Medal University of St Andrews Student Services May 2024 The purpose of the medal, which can be awarded to staff and students of the University of St Andrews, is to recognise an individual who has made a considerable impact in supporting the community. This might be a person providing support to one or more others, or someone who has been involved in a wider support initiative. The prize was established by the family of two St Andrews students in gratitude and recognition of the support those students received here.
    • Awarded to Ishani Khemka
      Honourable Mention, Story Writing Kids World Fun Sep 2019
    • Awarded to Ishani Khemka
      Best Journalist WELMUN (Welhams Model UN) Aug 2019
    • Awarded to Ishani Khemka
      Best Journalist Sanskriti School, Model UN Dec 2018
    • Awarded to Ishani Khemka
      Verbal Mention, Journalist Harvard Model UN, India Aug 2018
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by TERI - The Energy and Resources Institute on May 2020
      TERI - The Energy and Resources InstituteAssociated with Ishani Khemka
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Uday Foundation on May 2018
      Uday FoundationAssociated with Ishani Khemka