Anoushka Iyer

• A passionate, hard-working student, seeking to bring positive shifts to society.
• Consistent top academic performer with a special passion for social justice.
• Champion of several causes such as ocean conservation, female representation, and racial equality - actively engaged in advocacy, education, and efforts to secure government funding.

Student Ambassador

Sep 2020 - May 2024                                                                           

• Lead and organize orientations for new students; participate in panels for admissions events; speak to approximately 225 prospective parents and students.

Surfrider Foundation School Chapter; Leman Manhattan Preparatory School   

Sep 2020 - May 2024

• Club President, Leman Manhattan Chapter, Represented the chapter in the Surfrider Annual Hill Day by speaking with a US congressional committee about local environmental issues and securing funding to address them.

Debate Team; Leman Manhattan Preparatory School

Sep 2020 - May 2024

• Club Secretary
• Assisted club meetings and notetaking

Volunteer Club; Leman Manhattan Preparatory School

Sep 2020 - May 2024

• Ongoing fundraising, advocacy, and food distribution work for charitable organizations such as Rise Against Hunger, WomenRising, and others.

Our Bodies, Our Health, Our Education; Leman Manhattan Preparatory School

Sep 2020 - May 2024

• Feminist club educating members on local and global issues affecting women.
• Initiative to educate the community on gender, sexuality, and identity; organized charity events with new recruits; responsible for the involvement of middle school students in the club

Duke of Edinburgh Program

Sep 2020 - June 2023

• Bronze Medalist
• Researched and presented on the impact of COVID-19 on the incarcerated in the US; recorded action, service, and creativity projects weekly.

National Honor Society; Leman Manhattan Preparatory School

Sep 2022 - May 2024

• Chapter President
• Students for Students, Peer-tutors a seventh-grade student in French and History.

Peer Tutor

Sep 2023 - May 2024

• Provided direct French instruction to students in grades
• Developed and maintained connections with pupils, promote positive academic behaviors such as. time management, study methods, and organization
• Student’s grades rose from B- to A+.

Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity; University of Southern California

Sep 2024 - Ongoing

• Member

Society For Women in Law; University of Southern California

Sep 2024 - Ongoing

• Member

• Figure Skating: After winning several local competitions at a young age, now pursue it as a fun activity
• Piano: Played since the age of six and continue to practice, participate in recitals, and earn National Piano Guild certificates.
• Social Justice,: Continued interest in social justice and helping the society in areas such as racial discrimination and seek justice for the underprivileged.