Michael Weikum
New Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Proven leader in youth advocacy and policy analysis, with impactful contributions at Congressman Frank Pallone Jr's NJ Youth Advisory Council and research initiatives at the University of Rochester. Expertise in community engagement and economic analysis, demonstrated through drafting significant legislative proposals and pioneering research on domestic abuse. Embodies cultural competency and regulatory compliance, ready to drive meaningful change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
NJ Youth Advisory Council (District 06)
Congressman Frank Pallone Jr
New Brunswick, NJ
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Admitted for two consecutive years.
- Consisted of monthly meetings with Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.
- Effectively became a leader within the New Jersey state by supplying my voice in the initiatives and decisions that impact me.
- First year: devised a Climate Change bill; Second year: devised a Gun Rights bill.
- Really prepared me for my journey in becoming a Senator.
Lab Assistant
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted a graduate student in his Drosophila fruit fly research.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring proper functioning of instruments.
- Took this opportunity, as I was considering medical school.
WISH Research Intern
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Coordinated with Harvard and Yale in tackling the domestic abuse issue surrounding female victims in the United States.
- Worked on Google Documents and Spreadsheets in compiling research data.
- Provided input for future quantitative and qualitative data gathering.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph High School
Metuchen, NJ05-2022
Bachelor of Arts -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05-2027
Skills
- Youth Advocacy
- Policy analysis
- Community Engagement
- Cultural Competency
- Economic Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
Accomplishments
- University of Rochester: Secretary of UNICEF
- University of Rochester: Secretary of Rotaract
Affiliations
- Rutgers Amateur Skiing and Snowboarding Club
- Into the Light
- National Residence Hall Honorary
- Rotaract Club
Timeline
WISH Research Intern
University of Rochester
12.2022 - 02.2023
Lab Assistant
University of Rochester
10.2022 - 12.2022
NJ Youth Advisory Council (District 06)
Congressman Frank Pallone Jr
02.2020 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Saint Joseph High School
Bachelor of Arts -
Rutgers University
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