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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Kripa Karunakaran

Cary,NC

Summary

I'm a current junior at Panther Creek High School. With an interest in criminal justice/political science, I have pursued different volunteer opportunities to strengthen this interest. Beyond clubs and campaigns, I am always looking for leadership opportunities and events that are career-oriented to help me in the future!

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer at HSNC Temple

HSNC Temple
Cary, North Carolina
07.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
  • Created and distributed marketing materials for upcoming events.
  • Compiled reports on volunteer activities and accomplishments.
  • Allowed community outreach events to engage children to participate in fun activities
  • Attended weekly meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives.

President of Cary Council Campaign

Sarika Bansal
Cary, NC
01.2023 - 11.2024
  • Organized and facilitated board meetings, strategic planning sessions, and monthly conferences with the youth committee
  • Worked with teens to help Mrs. Bansal's campaign for her election to the town council
  • Worked over 200 hours at meetings, putting out yard signs, door knocking, etc.
  • She won the council election! She is the first Indian - American on the Cary Council Board

VP of Criminology/Criminal Justice Club

PCHS
Cary, North Carolina
  • Organized special projects such as club meetings and outreach opportunities
  • Gave students a deeper insight into career options as a criminology/criminal justice major
  • Created fun activities to spark and engage interested in students within this field

Education

Panther Creek High School
North Carolina
06-2025

Skills

  • Community Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Public Speaking
  • Event Setup
  • Leadership

Accomplishments

  • I have completed 12 years of Indian Classical Dance, and I have graduated at the master level!

Certification

  • Certified in Microsoft Excel/Word/Powerpoint

Languages

English
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • Track and Field / Cross Country
  • Indian Classical Dance for 10+ years
  • Over 500 volunteer hours at marathons, food banks, temples, etc.
  • Mock Trial Club
  • Completion of Georgetown University Pre-College Program: How to Think Like an Attorney

Timeline

President of Cary Council Campaign

Sarika Bansal
01.2023 - 11.2024

Volunteer at HSNC Temple

HSNC Temple
07.2022 - Current

VP of Criminology/Criminal Justice Club

PCHS

Panther Creek High School
Kripa Karunakaran