Arushi Joshipura
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Honors Thesis Seminar
UC Davis Department of Political Science
09.2024 - Current
- Participating in an intense two-quarter course requiring a large amount of work on a single research project about the relationship between affective polarization and social media
- Setting up a professional research design, conducting substantial analysis, and repeatedly editing and revising, all culminating in a major research paper which emulates research at the graduate level
- Writing closely with senior UC Davis Political Department Professors
Intern
House of Representatives
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Communicated with constituents on a daily basis regarding various issues
- Filed 100+ constituent messages in IndiGov for Congressman Sherman
- Written memos for Congressman Sherman's Legislative Director
- Personally attended House and Senate hearings to write memos for supervisors
- Gave Capitol tours to constituents
Intern
California Governor's Office
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Sole intern in the entirety of the First Partners Office
- Worked directly with the First Partner of California
- Communicated with other professional organizations to advocate for the California for ALL Women Agenda
- Drafted speeches, quotes, and media captions for the First Partners
Legislative Affairs Intern
California Governor's Office
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided comprehensive summaries of legislative bills by drafting bill memorandums and organizing relevant documents for the Governor's review
- Demonstrated strong commitment to the Governor's agenda by actively participating in bill signing events and press conferences
- Communicated with organizations around California to create individual souvenir bills from the Capitol
- Prepared and maintained physical Senate and Assembly folders for the Governor's use, ensuring seamless access to legislative documents for review and action
- Filed 1000+ emails in Legislative Affairs Department Inbox into particular folders for the Governors viewing
Team Captain
UC Davis Mock Trial
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated exceptional legal aptitude and courtroom presence as Closing Attorney for the UC Davis Mock Trial Team
- Effectively argued cases and presented evidence by crafting compelling closing statements, direct and cross-examination questions, and impromptu rebuttal speeches
- Mentored and trained novice team members in mock trial techniques, including direct/cross-examination writing, speaking skills, and court procedure
- Successfully guided novices in preparing over fifteen direct and cross-examinations for mock trial competitions
- Received recognition for outstanding legal performance, including Best Attorney award and placements in multiple rounds
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Davis
Davis06.2025
Skills
- Research design
- Policy writing
- Legislative analysis
- Public speaking
- Constituent relations
- Political advocacy
Publications
The Dark Web of Affective Polarization: How the Internet Divides Our Country, UC Office of the President, 02/24
Awards
- UC Davis, Alumni Supporting Public Service Award, 05/24
- Mock Trial, Best Attorney Award, 10/22
Coursework
- American National Government
- California Politics
- Scientific Study of Politics
- English Language Writing
- Statistics
- Comparative Legislatures
- Mass Media & Politics
- International Relations
- Research Methods
- Research in Practical Politics
- Russian Politics
- Constitutional Politics
- Gender and Women's Studies
Timeline
Honors Thesis Seminar
UC Davis Department of Political Science
09.2024 - Current
Intern
House of Representatives
01.2024 - 03.2024
Intern
California Governor's Office
10.2023 - 12.2023
Legislative Affairs Intern
California Governor's Office
09.2023 - 10.2023
Team Captain
UC Davis Mock Trial
03.2023 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Davis
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