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Esther Mweresa

Summary

Passionate student advocate with skills in research, communication, and digital media, committed to supporting student-led initiatives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder

Calm Minds Initiative
02.2025 - Current
  • Launched a student-led mental health initiative focused on awareness, peer support, and destigmatizing mental health conversations among youth
  • Facilitated workshops, campaigns, and wellness activities in partnership with schools and community organizations.

Research and Communications Assistant

Afrizo College Consulting
12.2024 - 07.2025
  • Drafted and edited outreach materials, including newsletters, social media content, and student resource guides

Outreach Coordinator

Dada Wasome Foundation
03.2021 - 05.2025
  • Led community engagement efforts to increase awareness of educational and empowerment initiatives for girls and young women.
  • Developed communication materials, including newsletters and social media content, to promote programs and success stories.

Frontend Developer Intern

HadEazy Digital
02.2025 - 04.2025
  • Developed and maintained responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and react
  • Collaborated with design and backend teams to ensure seamless user experiences across platforms

Student Leader

Alliance Girls' High School
06.2021 - 11.2024
  • Represented the student body in discussions with faculty and administration, advocating for student needs and welfare
  • Led student council initiatives focused on improving school life, including wellness, academic support, and peer mentorship programs.

Education

High School Diploma

Alliance Girls' High Scholl
Kiambu, Kenya
11-2023

KCPE

Eronge Adventist Primary School
Nyamira, Kenya
11-2019

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Columbia University
New York, NY

Skills

  • Project management
  • Community engagement
  • Content creation
  • Outreach strategies
  • Mental health advocacy
  • Collaboration
  • Full-stack web development
  • Graphic design
  • Needs assessment

Timeline

Co-Founder

Calm Minds Initiative
02.2025 - Current

Frontend Developer Intern

HadEazy Digital
02.2025 - 04.2025

Research and Communications Assistant

Afrizo College Consulting
12.2024 - 07.2025

Student Leader

Alliance Girls' High School
06.2021 - 11.2024

Outreach Coordinator

Dada Wasome Foundation
03.2021 - 05.2025

High School Diploma

Alliance Girls' High Scholl

KCPE

Eronge Adventist Primary School

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Columbia University