Anita Villanueva
New York,NY
Summary
First-year student at Barnard College. Well-versed in administrative management, coherent communication, team coordination, as well as thorough research and analysis. Interested in political science and economics on a pre-law track. Passionate about journalism and writing. Accomplished in initiating and leading impactful organizations. Able to manage heavy workloads and academic rigor.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Published Writer
Philstar
Manila, PH
09.2024 - Current
- Drafted, edited and published an article for Philstar about my grandmother's nomination as a Filipina National Artist in piano.
Founder & President
Migrante Youth
Manila, PH
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Founded a nonprofit supporting Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their children.
- Collaborated with international grassroots alliances.
- Partnered with mental health organizations to expand OFWs' and their children's access to mental health resources.
Founder & President
BSM Legal Society
British School Manila
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Organized weekly meetings for students aged 9-18.
- Trained members in legal principles and procedures.
- Launched interscholastic mock trials with juries to foster participants' advocacy and critical thinking skills.
Writer & Editor
Winston
British School Manila
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Brainstormed and wrote articles on culture, politics, and lire style for a schoolwide audience.
- Supervised and edited fellow writers' work.
Volunteer
Trocio Law Office
New York City, USA
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Engaged directly with immigrant clients.
- Coordinated office communications.
- Conducted legal research for asylum cases.
- Helped prepare clients for hearings.
Intern
Senator Grace Poe
Manila, PH
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Completed a 200-hour internship by supporting various departments such as legislative, research, and media.
- Reviewed medical assistance requests.
- Collaborated on speechwriting.
- Contributed to planning and executing social media strategies to increase public engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Intended Major in Political Economy
Barnard College
New York, NY05-2029
High School & International Baccalaureate Diploma -
The British School Manila (BSM)
Philippines05.2025
Skills
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- Content creation
- Strong leadership & team management
- Advanced research & analytical skills
- Logistics coordination
- Detail-orientated administrative support
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Tagalog
Timeline
Published Writer
Philstar
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Trocio Law Office
07.2024 - 08.2024
Founder & President
Migrante Youth
03.2024 - 06.2025
Founder & President
BSM Legal Society
12.2023 - 06.2025
Intern
Senator Grace Poe
03.2023 - 07.2023
Writer & Editor
Winston
01.2021 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Intended Major in Political Economy
Barnard College
High School & International Baccalaureate Diploma -
The British School Manila (BSM)
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