Ethan Turkel
Chicago
Summary
Highly motivated and organized leader who has a passion for history and geopolitics looking to gain valuable experience with a seasoned congressman. I have proven fundraising success, strong interpersonal skills, and excel in collaborative environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Diller Fellowship
Jewish United Fund
08.2025 - Current
- Developing leadership and team building through monthly meetings with fellow Chicago based Jewish students.
- Exploring my Jewish identity and embracing others from different Jewish backgrounds
- Engaging in social justice and action through an impact project that addresses important social issues
- Connecting to Israel through a peer-exchange program and summer seminar in Israel
Student Council Treasurer
Northside College Prep High School
08.2025 - Current
- Managing budgets and financial reporting for student council initiatives.
- Maintaining accurate financial records using spreadsheets and budgeting software for reporting purposes.
- Collaborating with other Student Council officers to develop annual budget plans, ensuring responsible allocation of resources.
- Serving as a key member of the Student Council''s executive board, participating in important decisions that impact overall council operations and priorities.
Voices Youth Board
Jewish United Fund
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Reviewed grant proposals from over 200 charity organizations.
- Gained a deeper understanding of the community needs and explored important issues.
- Set and reached personal fundraising goals to help contribute to the final budget.
- Worked independently and collaboratively in a team environment to determine how to allocate our raised funds of over $50,000 by reading proposals and planning budgets.
- Distributed raised funds to various charities that were important to myself and my peers.
Debate Club Member
Northside College Prep High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Researched and debated on the topic of patent eligibility and its global effects.
- Perfected my public speaking organizational skills through weekly meetings and in-person and virtual competitions.
- Competed against students from across Chicago and the suburbs.
- Worked effectively with my partner to devise strategies to counter other team's arguments in real time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northside College Prep High School
Chicago, IL05-2027
Skills
- Leadership
- Reliable
- Organized
- Fundraising
- Great interpersonal skills
- Takes initiative
Timeline
Diller Fellowship
Jewish United Fund
08.2025 - Current
Student Council Treasurer
Northside College Prep High School
08.2025 - Current
Voices Youth Board
Jewish United Fund
08.2024 - 06.2025
Debate Club Member
Northside College Prep High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Northside College Prep High School