Ronit Sasane

Dynamic first-generation queer South Asian student offering a unique, intersectional perspective shaped by lived experiences, community advocacy, and global engagement. Qualified International Board Examiner with strong analytical and evaluative skills, complemented by a deep commitment to equity-driven leadership. Experienced in facilitating policy dialogues, organizing civic initiatives, and navigating complex cultural contexts, enhancing the ability to approach challenges with empathy, adaptability, and critical insight. Passionate about education within collaborative learning environments, adept at simplifying complex concepts across various academic subjects and pedagogical strategies while fostering supportive learning spaces.

• Speaking 4 languages: Hindi, Urdu, English, Marathi.
• Executive Director, Mock Government Initiative: Organized a national mock government program with 200+ delegates to simulate global governance and address international political challenges., 12/31/22
• Non-Profit legal workshop outreach program: Founded and led a legal rights education program for underprivileged communities; raised $20,000 to educate 500 to 850+ people on legal rights., 12/31/23
• National speech and debate competitor for congressional debate, ranking in the top 200 in the entire nation., 12/31/25
• Part of the Residential Learning Community known as Democracy Lab at George Mason University., 12/31/25

• Childline Service Volunteer: Volunteered for 3 years to raise ₹100,000+ and support education for 30,000+ underprivileged children through awareness and fundraising campaigns at Blue Ridge Public School, 12/31/22
• Interned as a Teacher aide at a summer camp school in India at Green Turtle Camp, 12/31/23
• Afghan Refugee Volunteer work, tutored refugees with basic English and math skills, 12/31/25
• As one of the few openly queer student leaders in my region, I facilitated LGBTQ+ rights protests and policy dialogues despite restrictive social and political conditions. Organized debates with local executive representatives on issues such as the abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir and the criminalization of marital rape, navigating significant cultural and institutional barriers to create safe platforms for civic engagement.

• Published an article for my school in the Newspaper about the initiative carried out by bearers Prime Minister of Modi, for students - 'Bag less Days'., 09/01/23
• Working on Research Paper for Dance History about 'The Politics of Belly Dance: Regulation and Influence in Islamic Societies'., 12/31/25

• State-Level Champion, TED TITAN Speech Competition: Placed 1st out of 2,000 participants at Gurukul School for a speech on rentier states, economic recession, and individual impact on systemic change., 12/31/23
• Speech and Debate Team competitor, GMU speech and debate is ranked 3rd in the entire nation, and we compete from district to National finals region., 12/31/25
• Chaired International Model UN 2x Champion of international Model UN and part of GMU Model UN competing at Collegiate Varsity level., 12/31/25
• Social Media Team member for Mason Voting Ambassadors., 12/31/25
• Part-time employee at Kura Sushi, worked 20 hours per week as a server, as a part-time student., 12/31/25

straight As in high level courses

Recognized nationally for my academic achievement