Asher K. Weinstein

4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016· (513) 620-1253· aw7678a@student.american.edu

EDUCATION

American University, School of Public Affairs (SPA), Washington, DC

May 2022

Bachelor of Arts, Intended Major in Interdisciplinary Studies: Communications, Legal Institutions, Economics, and Government (CLEG)

Honors: AU Scholars Program (intensive research community), SPA Leadership Program

 

Indian Hill High School (IHHS), Cincinnati, OH

June 2018

Honors: Graduated with honors, 4.69 GPA, National AP Scholar, National Merit Award Recipient

 

EXPERIENCE

Co-Founder/Lead Organizer, Lobbying for A Safer Tomorrow, Cincinnati, OH

Feb 2018-Present

  • Organized lobby day at Ohio Statehouse for 250 Ohio students in March 2018
  • Created and researched information and lobbying instruction pack
  • Raised funds and successfully applied for grants

 

Member, SPA Leadership Program, American University

Aug 2018-Present

  • Selected as member of 6-person team to research divestment from fossil fuels on college campuses while developing advanced leadership skills

 

Student Gov’t Beat Reporter, The Eagle, American University

Sep 2018-Present

  • Cover American University Student Government activities and initiatives for approx. 10000 weekly visitors
  • Attend all weekly Student Senate meetings and report on elections
  • Interview Student Government President on regular basis about Student Government’s positions on various campus issues

 

Counselor, Goldman Union Camp Institute, Zionsville, IN

June 2018-Aug 2018

  • Worked with three co-counselors to oversee 32 campers, ages 8 and 9
  • Wrote and executed educational programming in coordination with co-counselors

Managing & Layout Editor/News Editor, IHHS Chieftain, Cincinnati, OH

Sep 2014-May 2018

  • Oversaw 5 section editors and planned 16-page print layout in Microsoft Publisher for monthly paper with circulation of 800
  • Proofread 8 articles per edition

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Competitor/Team Member, Academic WorldQuest, Washington, DC

Sep 2016-May 2018

  • Delegated and conducted research with team of 4 for world affairs knowledge competition, won regional competition and placed third at National Competition in Washington, D.C.

 

President/Financial & Comm VP, Youth Group of Rockdale, Cincinnati, OH

Aug 2014-May 2018

  • Managed social media accounts, oversaw $3000 budget, and coordinated with adult staff for 3 fundraising events
  • Managed Youth Group board, planned and oversaw events, and worked in direct coordination with youth group advisor

SKILLS

  • Computer: Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
  • Social Media: Managed Twitter for high school’s TV program, tripled engagements

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