Minahell Nadeem

• Represented the undergraduate student body of John Jay College in USS, discussing concerns across all CUNY campuses.
• Advocated for student rights and equitable policies across CUNY, engaging in discussions on governance, academic policy, and campus safety.
• Collaborated with representatives to draft and review proposals impacting student affairs and university regulations through active participation in a system-wide governing body.

• Implemented New Student Orientation programs by guiding new students, facilitating campus tours, and leading small group activities.
• Fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment by providing peer mentorship, addressing student concerns, and promoting campus resources.
• Collaborated with a team to execute event logistics while developing communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills through hands-on training and engagement.

• Assisted attorneys throughout all phases of wage-and-hour and discrimination litigation under FLSA and NYLL.
• Drafted affidavits, discovery requests, and mediation position statements, enhancing case preparation. Prepared motions and court filings including ECF and NYSCEF for efficient documentation.
• Attended court conferences, depositions, and mediations to support legal proceedings. Communicated with agencies such as EEOC and NLRB to facilitate case resolution.

• Assisted investigators with felony and misdemeanor cases, contributing to over 150 case files by conducting interviews, canvassing neighborhoods, and gathering surveillance footage.
• Obtained witness statements and supported trial preparation through evidence review and field investigations, gaining hands-on experience in criminal defense work.

• Collaborated with students in grades three to five on social emotional learning.

Facilitated lessons on identifying, regulating, and appropriately responding to emotions.

• Guided students in developing emotional intelligence through structured activities.

Implemented strategies to enhance students' emotional awareness and coping skills.

• Attended weekly meetings to discuss safety and security procedures.
• Attended lectures presented by police professionals on topics like law enforcement ethics and diversity awareness.
• Participated in scenario training regarding various crime scenes.
• Engaged in community service to support department initiatives.

• Earned Foundations of Leadership Certificate through comprehensive coursework.

• Completed Orientation and Leadership Training Certificate to enhance leadership skills.

• Inducted into honors society by participating in training sessions and weekly meetings.

• Collaborated with fellow interns in the Eco-Internship Program to promote waste reduction awareness.
• Organized and led a multi-day campaign focused on cleaning parks, rallying support and promoting cleanliness.
• Raised funding for the WWF to enhance its efforts of protecting our environment.

• Facilitated volunteer involvement in blood donation drives for flood-affected survivors in Pakistan.

• Provided support and assistance to community members during crisis situations.

• Made referrals to community resources to address resident needs effectively.

• Developed and executed fundraising campaigns to gather essential resources for relief efforts.