Maia Zasler

Responsible for producing one data-based article a month relating to sustainability and/or economic development.

• Organize material to research and complete writing tasks.
• Consult with editors.

A staff writer for the independent student news organization at Sciences Po University Menton.

• Collaborate with editors to refine content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and cohesiveness for publication.
• Assist with social media promotion efforts, driving traffic to published articles and boosting site visibility.

501c3 non profit organization which offers action-oriented volunteer opportunities for Richmond, Virginia youth.

• Provided school community service hours for over 40 teens each year.
• Organized and conducted bi-annual roadside clean ups.
• Collected air quality data in Richmond inner-city neighborhoods with the Science Museum of Virginia.
• Presented original position paper on a comprehensive climate plan to Board of Supervisors for Three Chopt and Tuckahoe districts of Henrico County.
• Produced and co-directed award-winning documentary on environmental justice, "Why We Are Losing The Fight Against Environmental Racism"
• Designed curriculum and taught summer online environmental classes for elementary school students.
• Developed website using SquareSpace and managed social media.

Fostered relationships between teens and youth with disabilities.

• Designed social media campaign to raise awareness for inclusive language and disability advocacy.
• Raised >$35,000 for Friendship Circle (FCVA); helped to double number of volunteers for the Friends@Home program and Birthday Circles.
• Represented FCVA at Jewish Disabilities Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill (February 2020), lobbying for inclusion benefits.

• Conducted data analysis to identify trends and optimize organization strategies (focus on U.S. census data).
• Wrote formal “one-pager” recommending ways the Office can promote youth involvement.

Attended monthly Continued Education Seminars regarding how to identify and address misinformation in relation to antisemitism and Israel.

• Designed and implemented five forums for high school students with the goal of facilitating open and dynamic discussion related to the region.
• Represented Richmond Jewish teens at conference with Virginia Attorney General, Jason Miyares, at direct invitation by former U.S. Representative, Eric Cantor.