- Volunteer Work
- Civic Engagement
- Grassroots Organizations
- Graphic Design
- Special Projects Creation and Execution
Keiana James
Madison,WI
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful professional with experience in enhancing leadership among students. Excelled in teamwork, problem-solving, and empowerment. Skilled in interpersonal communication and multitasking, effectively collaborated with diverse groups to promote civic awareness, educational opportunities, and mobilization.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Organizing Intern
The Wisco Project
06.2024 - Current
- Researched and initiated Voter Registration on UW Madison’s campus for eligible students.
- Proposed ideas and created special projects including creating promotional and educational materials to engage students on campuses across Wisconsin.
- Networked with high-level non-profit staff, partner organization founders/members, and donors for local PAC, 501(c)(3), and 501(c)(4) organizations.
Election Fellow
Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT)
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked to collect Pledge to Vote (PTV) cards and work with fellow community members in registering them to vote and be civically engaged
- Engaged with broader campus and community members to enact civic engagement through conversations about voting to marginalized communities on campus
Student Organization Partnership Program (SOPP)
Morgridge Center for Public Service
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Participate in critical and authentic discussion with supervisors and peers to further create a healthy and respectful work environment
- Continue learning about local communities and people groups in Madison to better understand the relationships we maintain with community partners, campus students, fellows, staff, everyday people, and beyond
Education
University of Wisconsin- Madison - Community And Organizing Development
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Madison, WI05-2027
Cedar Falls High School -
Cedar Falls High School
Cedar Falls, IA05-2023
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fast Learner
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Professionalism and Etiquette
Extracurricular Activities
The Issue - UW Madison (2024- Present)
- Organize ideas with other students for upcoming events, including creating projects showcasing student creatives’ ideas and skills in design, photography, videography, graphic and digital media, styling, and literature.
Young Progressives UW Madison (2023- Present)
- Work with students of diverse backgrounds to determine campus and community needs to further explore civic engagement on campus, including reaching more student populations and marginalized groups with our efforts.
Accomplishments
- The Mercile J. Lee Scholar - UW Madison (2023-2027)
- Mary Alice Hill Memorial Scholarship - Iowa Chapter (2023)
Interests
Timeline
Organizing Intern
The Wisco Project
06.2024 - Current
Election Fellow
Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT)
01.2024 - 05.2024
Student Organization Partnership Program (SOPP)
Morgridge Center for Public Service
01.2023 - 05.2024
University of Wisconsin- Madison - Community And Organizing Development
University of Wisconsin- Madison
Cedar Falls High School -
Cedar Falls High School
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