Shawn Jiminez

Experience

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  Columbia University Undergraduate Admissions

  Sept 2023 - May 2024

  Rural Recruitment Committee Member

  The Undergraduate Recruitment Committee (URC) is a selective campus organization that coordinates student admissions volunteers. URC members are primarily campus tour guides but also lead a wide assortment of recruitment initiatives intended to introduce and affirm the Columbia undergraduate experience with the world’s best high school students. As a member of the Rural Recruitment Committee, I will be responsible for outreach and coordination of events for high-achieving, prospective high school students from rural areas. Show less

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  Dirtroad Organizing

  Apr 2024 - Jul 2024

  Summer Intern

  As a Summer Intern for Dirtroad Organizing, a U.S. non-profit dedicated to building individual and collective capacity for organizing in rural areas, I will have the opportunity to get involved with a special sector of policy and engagement. My responsibilities include helping to execute recruitment strategy for new talent, conducting extensive research into target districts and regions, supporting social media and communications operations, and helping with a broad array of community organizing work. Show less

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  Class Action

  Jun 2024 - now

  Social Media Strategist

  As a social media strategist for Class Action, I contribute to our mission of ending legacy preference in admissions by crafting engaging and impactful content. My role involves drafting video scripts, conducting research on related topics, and recording content to educate and inspire our audience. By leveraging social media platforms, I help amplify our message, drive engagement, and foster a community dedicated to equitable access to education.

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  Teach For America

  Aug 2024 - Apr 2025

  Ignite Fellow

  The Teach For America Ignite Fellowship is a dynamic opportunity designed to foster educational equity and inspire student success. This role involves engaging in intensive training and professional development, which provides the foundation to teach 5th grade math to students attending a school eligible for Title I funding. As a fellow, I work to build strong relationships with K-12 students and implement inclusive teaching strategies.

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  NAMI Maine

  Aug 2024 - now

  Youth Advisory Board Member

  NAMI Maine is the state chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), a grassroots mental health organization. Its mission is to support, educate, and advocate for individuals affected by mental illness and their families in Maine. NAMI Maine provides resources such as peer support groups, education programs, crisis intervention training, and advocacy efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. As a youth advisory board member, I am tasked with carrying out existing programming, as well as developing new programs to help bridge the gap in mental health resources in Maine. Show less

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  Moncure & Barnicle

  Sept 2024 - now

  • Chief Legal Intern

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Legal Intern

    Sept 2024 - Jan 2025
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  TelyRx

  Nov 2024 - Jan 2025

  Content Creator

  As a contracted creator for TelyRx, I was asked to create eight videos that touch upon the importance of expanding public health initiatives, with an emphasis on accessible healthcare for college students. These videos amassed over 65,000 views on my personal Tiktok and gained the attention of Bowdoin’s director of health services.