Manaswini Dixit
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
I am a second year transfer student from Minnesota at FSU. I am currently studying political science and training to be an IDS 3003 teacher in the fall for fellow transfer students. I am currently conducting research with my professor on the intersection between homelessness and disaster risk. I am a passionate advocate for social welfare and economic development reform.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Member
Delta Nu Zeta
02.2024 - Current
- social service sorority at FSU
- Have completed 12.5 community service hours thus far
Finance Director
Legal Student Service
Tallahassee, FL
01.2024 - Current
- In charge of the finance committee
- raise money for the LSS and member firms
- generate ideas for fundraising with execution in coordination with the treasurer.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared monthly financial statements, and analyzed trends to ensure appropriate use of funds.
Fundraising Director
Surge
Tallahassee, Florida
12.2023 - Current
- Cultivated relationships with potential donors through targeted outreach efforts.
- Organized fundraising events to generate revenue for the organization.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional materials for campaigns and initiatives.
Intern
PIRG
Tallahassee, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Nonpartisan nonprofit organization that works to enact social change on student issues
- Receive campaign training and experience and collaborate with student organizations and local government to lobby for social issues
- Event coordinator for the Break Free From Plastics Campaign and help manage events for the sustainability coalition, a coalition of different sustainability focused organizations at FSU making impact on and off campus
- Help manage Earth Day funds and utilization
- Research intern for the Hunger and Homelessness campaign, creating research briefs on homelessness focused bills and news to aid in creating public comments and preparation for lobbying
- SNAP volunteer coordinator hosting SNAP EBT workshops with CARE program students, helping them figure out how to apply for SNAP and prepare for their interview with DCF
Outreach Committee Member
Mental Health Council
Tallahassee, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Branch of the student government bureau working to empower students through mental health advocacy, resources, and destigmatization, and involvement
- Create outreach opportunities and activities with other departments, councils, and clubs centered around advocacy, awareness, and de-stigmatization of mental health
- Attend and help plan meetings and tabling events on campus.
Member
Womens Leadership Institute
Tallahassee, Florida
09.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with like-minded women regarding the presence of gender inequality and discrimination within society
- Deliberated institutional and cultural issues that negatively enforce the perception of women
- Received WLI acceptance award
Volunteer
Engin
Remote
06.2023 - Current
- English tutor for Ukrainian refugees
- Create lesson plans including homework assignments, projects, and presentations
- Set and achieve personal goals for each student.
Legislative Intern
Hillsborough County
Florida
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Attend committee and session meetings
- Prepare written and oral summaries of session progress
- Review legislative meeting transcripts
- Review tracked legislation introduced during the legislative session
- Report on commerce committee, energy, communications & cybersecurity subcommittee, insurance & banking Subcommittee and regulatory reform & economic development subcommittee.
Member
Transfer leadership Institute
Tallahassee, Florida
09.2023 - 11.2023
- participated in weekly workshops, interest groups, and a peer mentor program
- learned about personal and professional leadership development.
Political Affairs Intern
The Borgen Project
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Led public and political outreach in my state
- Met with members of Congress and Congressional staffers in my State and District
- Represented The Borgen Project at various business, political and community events
- Created a personal fundraising campaign and raised over $700
- Mobilized individuals to contact their members of Congress in support of key poverty-reduction legislation
- Wrote letters of support for key programs to political leaders, media and other groups.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
Woodbury, MN
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Assist teachers with Kindercare curriculum
- Facilitate a safe and welcoming environment for children to play and learn
- Build positive relationships with families and teachers.
Sensory Motor Coach
Brain Balance Achievement Centers
Des Moines, IA
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Guide and assist children and teens through various activities to stimulate one or two specific hemispheres of the brain
- Work with children and teens with various developmental issues, including those struggling with ADHD and autism.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Political Science
Florida State University
04.2024
High School Diploma -
East Ridge High School
Woodbury, MN06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Law politics and society
Drake University
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNSome College (No Degree) -
Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MNSome College (No Degree) -
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship and team building
- Fundraising
- Teaching
- Research
Certification
Human Rights Consultant, 12/01/21
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Telugu
Limited
Timeline
Member
Delta Nu Zeta
02.2024 - Current
Finance Director
Legal Student Service
01.2024 - Current
Fundraising Director
Surge
12.2023 - Current
Intern
PIRG
10.2023 - Current
Outreach Committee Member
Mental Health Council
10.2023 - Current
Legislative Intern
Hillsborough County
10.2023 - 12.2023
Member
Womens Leadership Institute
09.2023 - Current
Member
Transfer leadership Institute
09.2023 - 11.2023
Volunteer
Engin
06.2023 - Current
Political Affairs Intern
The Borgen Project
06.2023 - 08.2023
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
06.2023 - 07.2023
Sensory Motor Coach
Brain Balance Achievement Centers
11.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor's degree - Political Science
Florida State University
High School Diploma -
East Ridge High School
Some College (No Degree) - Law politics and society
Drake University
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Some College (No Degree) -
Inver Hills Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Northwestern - St. Paul