Juan Asencio
Walla Walla,WA
Summary
A committed student eager to leverage exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in a professional setting. Interested in Economics and Public Policy. Possesses experience in leadership roles, data management, and money handling.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Treasurer
Phi Delta Theta
Walla Walla, WA
12.2024 - Current
- Overseeing financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets. Responsible for tax documentation and contractor service administration.
- Implemented new revenue collection systems, automatic payments for contractors, and regularized our non-profit status.
Chief Information Officer
Whitman Investment Company - Whitman College
Walla Walla, WA
10.2024 - Current
- As part of the executive board, managing over 1.9 million dollars of the college endowment, my responsibilities include the coordination of team efforts to meet annual goals, supporting the CEO with strategic planning, and determining the agenda and presentations for every week.
- I previously served as Co-Head of Economic Research. I was entrusted with coordinating stock pitches, finding new investment opportunities for others to research, and understanding and presenting macroeconomic trends affecting our investments.
Debater
Whitman College Debate Team
Walla Walla, WA
09.2024 - Current
- Over the past year, I’ve strengthened my writing and public speaking skills by participating in IPDA debate and forensic speech competitions, both in regular practice sessions and at regional tournaments
ISSS Intern
International Student and Scholar Services
, Whitman
01.2024 - Current
- I serve as a liaison between the director of international students and incoming members of the international community at Whitman. I organize events, plan informative sessions, and work as a leader for international orientation and recruitment.
Executive Committee Member
United World Colleges
, Chile
05.2022 - Current
- UWC selects students with high leadership skills and academic rigor to attend one of the 18 UWC schools around the world. As part of the Executive Team, I help coordinate fundraising campaigns, design selection processes, and assist with outreach and marketing.
- For the past three years, I have served as a recruiter, carefully selecting candidates who meet rigorous social, academic, and ethical standards. Each year, this intensive selection process spans approximately three weeks and involves multiple evaluation stages.
Student Government President
San Mateo High School
, Chile
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Elected to lead a 10-member team in organizing and managing fundraising events, sports championships, academic conferences, pastoral care initiatives, and cultural and holiday celebrations.
- Lobbied for student needs during school committee sessions, ensuring fair representation.
- Participated in inter-school Jesuit conferences to identify best practices for community relations.
Education
IB Diploma Programme -
UWC-USA
NM05-2022
B.A. - Double Major candidate: Politics and Economics
Whitman College
Skills
- Excel
- R Studio
- Stata
- Quickbooks
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- April 2021
Affiliations
- Outdoor Recreation: Passionate about hiking and climbing; extensive experience exploring Patagonia, the Pacific Northwest, and the Rocky Mountains. Served as a trip guide, leading outdoor expeditions through New Mexico and Arizona.
- Visual and Performing Arts: Actively involved in theater and sculpture. Directed and performed in multiple high school theater productions. Created original sculpture work selected for exhibition at Whitman College’s Winter Art Salon (2025).
Timeline
Treasurer
Phi Delta Theta
12.2024 - Current
Chief Information Officer
Whitman Investment Company - Whitman College
10.2024 - Current
Debater
Whitman College Debate Team
09.2024 - Current
ISSS Intern
International Student and Scholar Services
01.2024 - Current
Executive Committee Member
United World Colleges
05.2022 - Current
Student Government President
San Mateo High School
10.2019 - 08.2020
IB Diploma Programme -
UWC-USA
B.A. - Double Major candidate: Politics and Economics
Whitman College
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