Danya Pak
New York
Summary
University junior and beginner activist with experience in event planning for a trans club on campus and campaign outreach. Studying healthcare and social justice. Good at managing various tasks at once, and always willing to learn and adapt.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Member of Students for a Democratic Society
NYU
09.2025 - Current
- Do on-the-ground outreach on our campaign to fight back against Trump's attacks on higher education and ensure safety for students against ICE on campus.
- Last fall, I helped organize a teach-in on the Trans Day of Remembrance.
Treasurer
T-Party (trans club at NYU)
09.2024 - Current
- Manage the budget for each event throughout the academic year.
- Plan general meeting events.
- Work with the LGBTQ+ center on campus-wide events, such as the Queer Prom and Queernival.
Teacher's Assistant (volunteer)
Fifth Avenue Committee
New York
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Taught a group of students English as a second language class once a week.
- Assisted the teacher by attending to individual students throughout the class.
Outreach Volunteer
HealthConnect (NYU)
New York
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Distributed flyers near migrant shelters in Midtown Manhattan on free or low-cost healthcare resources available to all people in the city, regardless of citizenship status.
- Communicated mostly in Spanish to explain the list of resources, and how to use them.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pomfret School
Pomfret, CT05-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Individualized Major: Trans Health
NYU
New York, NYSkills
- Event planning
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Time management
Languages
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Member of Students for a Democratic Society
NYU
09.2025 - Current
Teacher's Assistant (volunteer)
Fifth Avenue Committee
09.2025 - 12.2025
Treasurer
T-Party (trans club at NYU)
09.2024 - Current
Outreach Volunteer
HealthConnect (NYU)
04.2024 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Pomfret School
Bachelor of Arts - Individualized Major: Trans Health
NYU