Leifur Christianson
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Second-year Stanford undergraduate interested in economics, public policy, and law. Detail-oriented with legal research experience and writing and presenting skills
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
"Welcomed," Stanford Faith Journal
Palo Alto, California
09.2025 - Current
- Interview subjects for articles and edit content for journal exploring religious faith in a university setting
Co-President
LDS Student Association
Palo Alto
05.2025 - Current
- Plan and promote events, manage budget, mentor students
Research Assistant
BYU International Center for Law & Religion
Provo, UT
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Researched each global constitution and amendments for treatise "Religious Organizations and the Law"
- Analyzed amendments for impacts on religious freedom
- Presented findings to law professors and committee members
Event Facilitator
G20 Interfaith Forum
Capetown, South Africa
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Organized events for annual summit
- Secured accommodations and transportation for distinguished guests
- Wrote press briefings
- Provided attendee support at summit
Volunteer Missonary
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Glendale, CA
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Organized and implemented service projects to assist individuals and communities
- Shared religious messages
- Trained and led missionaries in effective communication and outreach strategies.
Member
CommonSense American
Washington, District of Columbia
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Researched issues facing Americans to find bi-partisan solutions
- Wrote briefs recommending actions
Vounteer Fundraiser
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society & Make A Wish
Boise, Idaho
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Spoke at community events about my experiences with leukemia to raise awareness.
- Solicited donations to generate money for research and treatment, and to grant wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses
Education
High School Diploma -
Timpview High School
Provo05-2022
Second-year student - Economics
Stanford University
Palo AltoSkills
- Legal research
- Event coordination
- Press release drafting
- Public speaking
Languages
Armenian
Limited
Timeline
Editor
"Welcomed," Stanford Faith Journal
09.2025 - Current
Event Facilitator
G20 Interfaith Forum
07.2025 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
BYU International Center for Law & Religion
06.2025 - 11.2025
Co-President
LDS Student Association
05.2025 - Current
Volunteer Missonary
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
08.2022 - 08.2024
Member
CommonSense American
04.2019 - 06.2022
Vounteer Fundraiser
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society & Make A Wish
04.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Timpview High School
Second-year student - Economics
Stanford University