Asher McFadden
Lansing
Summary
Enthusiastic and committed worker motivated to contribute to the campaign however is needed. Prepared to leverage strengths in event-planning, note-taking, research, and other areas. Looking forward to meeting new people and joining a team of like-minded individuals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Frequent Visitor to the Capitol
01.2025 - Current
- Attends and views sessions of Congress, committee meetings, and speeches.
Dance Teacher
The Hive Dance Studio
Grand Ledge, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Teaches a variety of styles including musical theatre, contemporary, and Irish.
Founding Member and VP of HS Liberal Activism Club
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Planned fundraisers, a voter registration drive, and speaking at our school's ICE walkout.
4 Years of Competitive Dancing
The Hive Dance Studio
Grand Ledge, MI
08.2022 - 06.2026
- Traveled through multiple states and competed frequently, often from sunrise to well into the night.
- Winner of multiple state awards and studio-of-excellence honors.
Founding Member of HS Model United Nations
12.2025 - 05.2026
- Learned so much about international politics and relations, something I wasn't very experienced with beforehand.
Member of Rep. Witwer’s Youth Advisory Council
Rep, Angela Witwer
Lansing, MI
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Participated in meetings with fellow council-members and planning events including Capitol visits and speaking engagements.
AP Government & Politics Student
Grand Ledge, MI
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Taught me valuable knowledge regarding the workings of our government as well as the art and science of politics.
Spanish Tutor
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Worked with a variety of both neurotypical and neurodivergent students over the course of my junior and senior years.
Volunteer for Michigan Nurses Association
Michigan Nurses Association
Lansing, MI
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Visited Capitol during MNA's Capitol Action day two consecutive years (hopefully three!) and spoke directly with numerous legislators on how to best support nurses and patient needs statewide.
Member of HS LINKS Board
Grand Ledge, MI
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Worked as the social media manager as well as a secretary.
- Gained plenty of experience filming and editing videos/audio.
Volunteer at Lansing Pride
Lansing Pride
Lansing, MI
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Volunteered as being a stagehand, vendor assistant, and floater.
Education
James Madison College - Political Science, Expected Class of 2030
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MISkills
- Fast learner
- Team collaboration
- Active learning
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Basic mathematics
- Ethical awareness
- Research and analysis
- Event organization
- Extreme passion for political science
- Fluency in reading and writing Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Founding Member of HS Model United Nations
12.2025 - 05.2026
Member of Rep. Witwer’s Youth Advisory Council
Rep, Angela Witwer
10.2025 - 05.2026
Founding Member and VP of HS Liberal Activism Club
09.2025 - 06.2026
AP Government & Politics Student
08.2025 - 05.2026
Spanish Tutor
04.2025 - 05.2026
Volunteer for Michigan Nurses Association
Michigan Nurses Association
04.2025 - 04.2026
Frequent Visitor to the Capitol
01.2025 - Current
Dance Teacher
The Hive Dance Studio
09.2024 - Current
Member of HS LINKS Board
09.2024 - 06.2025
Volunteer at Lansing Pride
Lansing Pride
06.2023 - 06.2025
4 Years of Competitive Dancing
The Hive Dance Studio
08.2022 - 06.2026
James Madison College - Political Science, Expected Class of 2030
Michigan State University