Risha Jain

Experience

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  San Ramon Valley Unified School District

  Jan 2020 - May 2023

  San Ramon Valley Unified School District Student Senate Founder & Chair

  - Established my district's first student agency platform, serving 30,726 students as founder and chair. - Managed four student-led subcommittees: mental health, student equity, LGBTQ+, and student voice.- Partnered with the district to construct wellness centers in all our high schools, and integrated student voice into the decision-making process.

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  Ezypull

  Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

  Chief Executive Officer

  - Founded Ezypull: a multifunctional and convenient tool that provides a touchless experience by limiting customers’ contact with viruses.- Scaled to an international consumer base. - Featured on ABC7 News. - Received a Social Innovation Award from Junior Achievement. - Uplifted the community through monthly donation partnerships funded by company profit.

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  California Department of Education

  Jan 2022 - now

  Communication's Manager for the State Superintendent’s Youth Advisory Council (California)

  - Representing California’s 6 million K-12 students and work with the Superintendent and governor to advocate for education reform. - Serving as communication manager. - Articulated the council’s stance to the California Department of Health to an audience of 500. - Collaborated with students and legislators to produce a 100+ page report for the State Superintendent on student voice and legislative proposals (currently being implemented).

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  The Childhood Trust

  Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  Project Manager (Lead Consultant)

  - Served as the lead consultant for a London-based nonprofit, The Childhood Trust, dedicated to providing social mobility for underserved youth.- Spearheaded the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy plan, resulting in the implementation of a funding method that effectively doubled funds to approximately £3 million.

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  UC Berkeley Global Management Program (GMP)

  Sept 2023 - now

  Marketing Committee Associate (Global Management Program)

  - Strengthening GMP’s social media presence by creating content for its Instagram page (12k+ views on a single Instagram reel). - Partnering with the Haas Undergraduate Office. - Generating interest in the program. - Co-facilitating informational sessions for prospective students.