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MYESHA PHUKAN

Berkeley,CA

Summary

Passionate student advocate skilled in creative writing and team leadership. Proven ability to engage stakeholders and mentor peers, driving awareness of free speech and censorship challenges. Strong collaboration and communication skills, facilitating growth in underrepresented voices while delivering high-quality content through effective team leadership.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Student Advocate for Speech; Panelist

National Coalition Against Censorship

06.2024 - 06.2025

Collaborated with activists nationwide to protect free speech
Supported students in understanding their rights to free expression.
Conducted research on current trends in student advocacy and censorship.
Engaged with community stakeholders to promote awareness of censorship challenges.
Participated in discussions about policy changes affecting student rights.

Creative Writer;Mentor

Incandescent Review

05.2023 - 06.2025

Fostered an inclusive poetic community by actively promoting underrepresented voices within the field of literature.
Provided writing support for various projects and departments.
Delved into unique themes and subjects with each work to enhance artistic growth and skill.
Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills, and enhance their potential.

Staff Writer; Editor; Editor-in-Chief

MVHS Oracle

Mountain View, CA

08.2022 - 06.2025

Staff Writer (1 yr), Editor (2 yrs), Editor-in-Chief (1 yr)
Reviewed submissions for adherence to publication guidelines and standards.
Coordinated editorial meetings to discuss project timelines and updates.
Managed communication between authors and the editorial team effectively.
Managed a team of editors, writers, and other staff members responsible for creating high-quality content.
Guided writing style, grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, and other aspects of copywriting.
Oversaw the production process from start to finish, including proofreading, printing, and distribution.
Edited articles to ensure clarity and coherence in content.

Reporter

Midpeninsula Post

Los Altos, CA

08.2023 - 01.2025

Conducted interviews with local residents and officials for community news coverage.
Wrote articles on local issues, ensuring clarity and engagement for readers.
Collaborated with editors to refine content and adhere to publication standards.
Attended community events to gather information and capture essential details.

Summer Fellow

ACLU National Advocacy Institute

Washington, D.C.

07.2024 - 07.2024

Engaging in meetings with lawyers, activists, ACLU leadership, and members of Congress to speak about different issues in civil liberties movement
Honed skills in advocacy-based campaigns
Participated in Day of Action on Capitol Hill
Engaged in civil discourse with other youth activists

Student Advisory Board Member

Anna Eshoo

01.2023 - 05.2024

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address pressing social issues, generating innovative solutions through research and analysis.
Drafted articles, letters, reports and technical documents on policy and public affairs issues for publication.
Advanced organization's legislative and political agenda through advocacy initiatives.
Delivered political subject matter expertise to government representatives and civic officials.

Youth Leader

Santa Clara County Youth Poet Laureate Program

Santa Clara County, CA

07.2021 - 07.2023

Co-led workshop to local teachers at SJSU Arts as Emancipatory Education Conference (2022) surrounding the importance of poetry in the classroom
Collaborated with fellow poets to organize live poetry events, expanding local community involvement.
Offered live performances of written works at public gatherings and special events.
Participated in Youth Speaks Unified Poetry Slam and won first place.
2022 and 2023 Finalist for Santa Clara County Youth Poet Laureate

Editor

Detester Magazine, Ice Lolly Review, Cathartic Lit

08.2021 - 06.2023

Crafted engaging blog posts and articles to enhance brand visibility.
Edited and proofread content for clarity and accuracy before publication.
Crafted engaging content for diverse platforms, enhancing brand storytelling.

Research Intern

Takshashila Institution

03.2020 - 06.2020

Collaborated with team members to develop research methodologies.
Assisted in data collection and analysis for various projects.
Prepared reports summarizing research findings for presentations.
Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
Organized and maintained records of all data collected during research activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies

University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA

05-2029

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School