Ava Moleta
New Paltz
Summary
Political science student at the State University of New York at New Paltz, expected to graduate in May 2026. Has academic interests in public policy analysis. Background in academic research as well as practical experience in political organizing and campaign work. Interested in strengthening quantitative research skills to analyze policy outcomes and democratic participation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Intern
Democracy Matters
New Paltz
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated student participation in a Youth Town Hall with New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado.
- Organized a lobbying workshop with activist Joan Mandle.
- Organized post-protest civic discussion with a local civil rights activist on political participation.
- Participated in a panel discussion on the question, 'What does injustice mean to you?'
- Partnered with the Political Science Department to host national security speaker Steven Cash.
- Collaborated with art students to create and display 'No Kings' advocacy artwork across campus.
Campus Organizer
Peace Action New York
Hudson Valley
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Established Peace Action New York chapter at SUNY New Paltz, fostering student engagement in activism.
- Developed educational materials to raise awareness about global issues.
Campus Organizing Fellow
New York State Democratic Committee
New Paltz
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Drove student political engagement by organizing voter registration drives and coordinating local candidate canvassing.
- Assisted in organizing community outreach events for local constituents, including Congressman Pat Ryan and Assemblywoman Sarahana Shrestha.
Campaign Intern
VoteForSanto
Allentown
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Supported Santo Napoli's city council campaign by canvassing, phone banking, educating voters, and managing social media outreach.
- Created social media content to promote campaign initiatives and events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
State University of New York At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY05-2026
International Study Program -
Lorenzo De' Medici Institute
Florence, Italy06-2025
Coursework toward B.A. -
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA12-2023
Coursework toward B.A. -
Eugene Lang College, The New School for Liberal Arts
New York, NY12-2022
Skills
- Campaign strategy
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Project coordination
- Research
- Community engagement
- Public speaking
Research
- Literature Review: Citizen Protest Movements and Policy Change
- Ethnography: Participant Observation on Christian Worship Group
- Senior Thesis (In Progress): Militarism in Domestic Policing and Influence of Constitutional Loopholes
Other Work Experience
Rocking Horse Ranch Resort Highland, NY — Lifeguard and Activities Attendant
YMCA Ridgewood, NJ — Child Care Employee
Muhlenberg College Athletics Allentown, PA — Student First Aid Responder
Sugar and Spice Ridgewood, NJ — Hostess
Puzo’s Family Restaurant Ridgewood, NJ— Waitress and Busser
Timeline
Student Intern
Democracy Matters
08.2025 - Current
Campus Organizer
Peace Action New York
01.2025 - 06.2025
Campus Organizing Fellow
New York State Democratic Committee
02.2024 - 09.2024
Campaign Intern
VoteForSanto
04.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
State University of New York At New Paltz
International Study Program -
Lorenzo De' Medici Institute
Coursework toward B.A. -
Muhlenberg College
Coursework toward B.A. -
Eugene Lang College, The New School for Liberal Arts