Kenan Sljivo
Waterloo,Iowa
Summary
Coming from a family that survived ethnic and religious persecution in 1990s, I am deeply motivated in pursuing a career around Public Policy. This motivation stems from the wanting of justice, not only for my family, but the people of underrepresented communities whose voices are not heard, just as my family's voice was not heard 30 years ago. I have done as much as I can to prove my volatility in political spheres, and will continue to do so by any means possible.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Waterloo Youth City Council
City Of Waterloo
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Elected as head of the Bylaws committee and elected to the Executive committee.
- Encouraged public discourse with the City of Waterloo surrounding access to public transportation for youth.
- Fostered civil discourse among council members, creating a productive environment for debate and decision making.
- Helped in maintaining House File 602 (lobbied for by the WYCC) throughout Black Hawk County
- Volunteered across the city for underserved communities.
Speech & Debate
West High School
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Qualified for the national tournament for Public Forum debate in 2023 (sophomore).
- Qualified for the national tournament for World Schools debate in 2024.
- Implemented specifically tailored debate lessons for my team in order to expand on current debate skills.
Intern
Stranka Za Bosna I Hercegovina
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Gained valuable knowledge about international politics working directly under the political party.
- Organized city-wide parades remembering genocide victims that garnered international attention.
- Learned about certain political theories and how they are utilized.
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School
Waterloo, IA05.2025
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Languages: Bosnian, Serbian, English, and Spanish
- Proficient in Python and Lua
- Campaign management
- Argumentative at heart
- Policy review (revolving around Bylaws)
Timeline
Intern
Stranka Za Bosna I Hercegovina
06.2023 - 08.2023
Waterloo Youth City Council
City Of Waterloo
01.2023 - 05.2025
Speech & Debate
West High School
09.2021 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
West High School