Manaswi Maddipatti
mmaddipatti2@gmail.com (919) 888-9783
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manaswi-maddipatti-26b24a1b4/
EDUCATION
American University, Washington D.C. May 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science | Minor in Statistics
Undergraduate Certificate in Advanced Leadership Studies from the SPA Leadership Program
EXPERIENCE
American University Bollywood Dance Team (Agni) Washington, D.C.
Social Media Manager Aug. 2022 – Present
- Designed and maintained the social media platforms for the team, including organizing merch and team gear
- Collaborate with finance chairs to fundraise for team supplies on social media
Hindus for Human Rights Washington, D.C.
Communications Intern Oct. 2022 – Dec. 2022
- Researched and developed content for social media on human and civil rights in South Asia, focusing on the rise of right-wing nationalism in the region
- Assisted with events, research, and other office activities
School of Public Affairs Leadership Program Washington D.C.
Networking & Alumni Relations Coordinator May 2021 – May 2022
- Maintained communication with the SPA Leadership Program 200+ alumni by writing monthly newsletters
- Organized hybrid networking events, including alumni panels and social events
Hudson Institute Washington, D.C.
Intern in the South Asia Program Jun. 2021 – Aug. 2021
- Conducted research on India-Pakistan relations and Afghanistan
- Managed the Hudson Institute’s weekly newsletters to the South & Central Asia program’s 1,500+ subscribers
LEADERSHIP
Desi Dance Network, Incorporated Oakland, CA
Legends Bollywood Dance Championship Liaison (Remote) Feb. 2023 – Present
- Serve as a point of contact between the Legends Board members and competing Bollywood dance teams
- Promote South Asian artists and dance styles by aiding the creation of safe spaces for artistic and creative growth
National High School Model United Nations New York City, NY
Director of Conference Operations May 2022 – Present
- Supervise preparation of administrative materials for the conference, hosted by a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization associated with the Department of Global Communications of the United Nations
- Correspond with 5000+ students from more than 60 countries
American University Bollywood Dance Team (Agni) Washington, D.C.
President/Dance Captain Dec. 2021 – Dec. 2022
- Founded American University’s premier competitive, co-ed South Asian Fusion dance team
- Collaborated with executive board members to organize practices, performance opportunities, and fundraisers
American University Washington D.C.
Teaching Assistant – Statistics May 2022 – Dec. 2022
- Teaching Assistant for Intermediate Statistics class (STAT-302)
- Grading assignments and holding office hours as academic support for 30+ students
Washington International Relations Conference Washington, D.C.
Simulation Director, Social Media Manager Apr. 2022 – Dec. 2022
- Organized a hybrid Model United Nations training simulation with 300+ delegates and 30 teaching workshops
- Coordinated and led training sessions for staffers by creating presentations and additional resources/documents
- Managed social media and designed content to promote conference speakers and delegate workshops
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Statistical Programming: R-Studio (intermediate), SPSS (intermediate), STATA (intermediate)
Graphic Design: Microsoft Office (advanced), Canva (advanced), Adobe Creative Cloud (intermediate)
Communication Programs: Instagram (advanced), Facebook (intermediate), MailChimp (intermediate)
Languages: English (first language), Spanish (intermediate), Telugu (Native)