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Jheel Shah

South Elgin,IL

Summary

Legislative and congressional intern with comprehensive experience in policy analysis and public administration, demonstrated through various roles from a U.S. Representative's office to an insurance agency. Skilled in political strategy, constituent relations, and policy development. Adept at conducting thorough research, drafting technical documents, and resolving complex legal issues.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Congressional Intern

Raja Krishnamoorthi
Schaumburg, IL
06.2025 - Current
  • Drafted issue briefs and memos on active trade negotiations with China, U.S. Tariff policy, and the Iran-Israel conflict.
  • Attended national-level briefings regarding the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict
  • Logged and analyzed constituent opinion data on Fireside, routed policy and casework inquiries, timely communication with over 100 constituents weekly

Judicial Intern

Kane County State Attorney Office
Saint Charles, IL
08.2024 - Current
  • Adapt to diverse legal areas by handling civil, criminal, and family law cases.
  • Observe trials and hearings to gain insights into judicial decision-making.
  • Analyze 300+ legal documents and provide 50+ comprehensive summaries for attorneys, facilitating decision-making processes.

Selected Participant

State Capitol
Chicago, IL
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Chosen out of 450 high school girls statewide to participate in a prestigious mentorship and government-shadowing initiative.
  • Shadowing a state representative, Maura Hirschauer, attended 5 or more events over a one-week span to gain insight into constituent services.
  • Attended bimonthly calls with prominent individuals ranging from US Rep. Nikki Budzinski to Lt. Gov. Counsel Kristina Echols

Legislative Intern

25th Congressional District
Aurora, IL
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Drafted legislative proposals and policy briefs, contributing to bill currently on senate floor related to privacy & AI facial recognition in public schools
  • Assisted in ongoing community outreach events, enhancing public awareness through financial literacy fairs of 150+ attendees.
  • Collaborated with legislative staff to ensure timely and accurate communication with constituents.

Insurance Intern

Boettcher Insurance
Geneva, IL
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Supported underwriting for accurate risk assessment and policy pricing, leading to precise policy terms.
  • Collaborated on projects to streamline departmental processes, boosting overall efficiency.
  • Analyzed insurance policies and claims data to support underwriting processes, enhancing risk assessment accuracy and policy pricing effectiveness.

Education

High School Diploma -

Metea Valley High School
Aurora, SD
05-2025

Skills

  • Policy writing
  • Data analysis
  • Legislative research
  • Public speaking
  • Community outreach
  • Constituent relations

Accomplishments

  • 4.42 GPA, 35 ACT
  • Awards: President's Volunteer Service Award, AP Scholar with Distinction, Illinois State Scholar, Top 3 Northwestern Suburbs in Business Administration & Top 10 in State for DECA
  • Extracurriculars: Academic Research, National English Honor Society, National Society Studies Honor Society, Superintendent Advisory Committee

Timeline

Congressional Intern

Raja Krishnamoorthi
06.2025 - Current

Selected Participant

State Capitol
01.2025 - 06.2025

Judicial Intern

Kane County State Attorney Office
08.2024 - Current

Legislative Intern

25th Congressional District
05.2024 - 08.2024

Insurance Intern

Boettcher Insurance
01.2024 - 04.2024

High School Diploma -

Metea Valley High School