Ruiqi Huang
Brighton,MA
Summary
Undergraduate Political Science (Pre-Law) student at UMass Dartmouth with proven experience in data management, administrative support, research, and event coordination. Committed to economic justice and the legal empowerment of low-income communities through hands-on nonprofit and legal advocacy work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Masspirg Internship: Hunger Free Campus Initiative
Masspirg Students
North Dartmouth, MA
02.2026 - Current
- Advocated directly with State Representatives and Senators — including Rep. Mark Sylvia, Sen. Mark Montigny, Rep. Kevin Honan, and Sen. John Cronin — to build legislative support for youth-focused civil liberties initiatives.
- Coordinated community outreach events and awareness campaigns to broaden public engagement and program reach.
Certified Legal & Medical Interpreter (Chinese)
Boston Linguistics
Boston, MA
01.2026 - Current
- Deliver professional interpretation in legal and institutional settings, ensuring accurate communication in high-stakes environments
- Facilitate clear, confidential information exchange between attorneys, clients, and service providers
- Maintain strict professional ethics and precision across legal proceedings and documentation
- Support language access for individuals navigating complex legal and administrative processes
English & Digital Literacy Instructor
Cambridge Community Learning Center
Cambridge, MA
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered English language instruction to adult immigrant learners, supporting workforce readiness and community integration
- Designed and facilitated inclusive programming for diverse adult learners with varying literacy levels
- Supported students in developing practical communication skills for employment and daily life
Public Relations Officer
Vacaville Police Activities League
Vacaville, CA
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Coordinated community programs focused on youth engagement and public safety
- Collaborated with staff and community members to support educational initiatives and outreach
- Designed and distributed materials to prevent drug abuse and gang violence
Research Assistantship
PhD Candidate Research Assistant
Hybrid
- Conducted legal and policy research using academic databases and primary sources related to 18th-century Chinese governance and public institutions
- Synthesized large volumes of qualitative and historical data into structured reports and briefs
- Developed timelines and documentation systems to support complex, long-term research projects
Co-founder & President
Global Affairs Club, Vacaville Christian High School
Vacaville, CA
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Co-founded and led a student organization focused on public policy, international affairs, and government
- Organized speaker events featuring former U.S. Ambassador Daniel Fried, former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, and former White House Counsel Gregory Craig
- Facilitated respectful, bipartisan discussion on complex domestic and global policy issues
- Managed logistics, scheduling, and communications for all club events
Assistant English Teacher
Lhasa No. 1 Elementary School
Lhasa, China
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported curriculum delivery and cross-cultural communication in a multilingual international environment
- Witnessed firsthand the effects of state-imposed cultural erasure and political repression on Tibetan communities, deepening commitment to civil liberties and human rights advocacy.
Education
Undergraduate Student - Political Science (Pre-Law)
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MA05-2029
High School Diploma -
Vacaville Christian High School
Vacaville, CA05-2025
Skills
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Team-based problem-solving
- Facilitation skills
- Professional writing
- Presentations
- Multilingual proficiency
- Research
- Analysis
- Policy research
- Legal research
- Source evaluation
- Data organization
- Clear writing
- Synthesis
- Project support
Skills
Team-based problem-solving; Inclusive facilitation; Professional writing & presentations; Cross-cultural communication; Policy and legal research; Source evaluation; Data organization; Clear writing & synthesis; Long-term project support.
Languages
- English (Native)
- Mandarin Chinese (Native)
- Cantonese (Native)
- French (Professional Working Proficiency)
- Uzbek / Uyghur (Elementary Proficiency)
Service Learning
Hospice Volunteer at VITAS Health Care: Provided consistent emotional support to hospice patients. Maintained sensitive documentation and strict confidentiality. Demonstrated empathy, calm presence, and professionalism.
Research
Remote + in-field research on 18th century Chinese politics in Jiangxi, China with a PhD candidate at Princeton University during summer 2025. Conducted legal and policy research using academic databases and primary sources to support research projects related to governance and public institutions. Analyzed large volumes of written materials and synthesize findings into concise reports and briefs. Developed timelines and structured documentation systems for complex research projects. Summarized qualitative and historical data to support policy analysis and scholarly publications.
Certification
Legal Interpreter (Chinese/English) - Language Connections
Timeline
Masspirg Internship: Hunger Free Campus Initiative
Masspirg Students
02.2026 - Current
Certified Legal & Medical Interpreter (Chinese)
Boston Linguistics
01.2026 - Current
English & Digital Literacy Instructor
Cambridge Community Learning Center
09.2025 - 01.2026
Public Relations Officer
Vacaville Police Activities League
09.2023 - 08.2025
Assistant English Teacher
Lhasa No. 1 Elementary School
06.2023 - 07.2023
Co-founder & President
Global Affairs Club, Vacaville Christian High School
01.2023 - 05.2025
Research Assistantship
PhD Candidate Research Assistant
Undergraduate Student - Political Science (Pre-Law)
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
High School Diploma -
Vacaville Christian High School