Sahasra Bangaru

• VT Seva, Executive Officer | January 2020 -Present : Organized fundraising drives, raising over $6,000 for disabled children's schools in India., Spearheaded social media initiatives, engaging 150+ members and promoting community service projects.
• Charlotte Mecklenburg Youth Council & CMS Advisory Board, Student Ambassador | January 2020-Present : Developed civic and financial education programs for underserved schools, helping bridge education gaps., Contributed to CMS Board of Education discussions on student safety and equity.
• Atrium Health, Volunteer (Unit Coordinator-Maternity Ward) | June 2022-August 2023 : Coordinated operations as Maternity Ward Unit Coordinator., Led a social media campaign to promote healthcare access for expecting mothers.

NC FBLA Southwest Region VP | March 2024 - Present

• Leading initiatives for over 5,000 members across the Southwest region.
• Planning the upcoming NC FBLA Hornets collaboration with a college & career fair, and scholarship education event.

Ardrey Kell HS FBLA President | August 2023-June 2024

• Grew chapter membership by over 150 members.
• Created extensive 160 event resource guide.
• Founded middle school chapter with over 60 members.

• Ardrey Kell Women's Flag Football Team | Varsity : 2022-2024
• Kuchipudi : 2012-Present

• Comparative Politics: Researched how political regimes impact social inequality, including Mexico's transition to democracy, centralized power in China, and democratic institutions in Sweden.
• Legal Tender in the U.S.: Authored an article on the use of precious metals as legal tender, analyzing historical precedents and future applications in collaboration with industry experts from Monetary Metals.
• "How Artificial Intelligence Can Be Used in Local Government" - City of Charlotte
• "Can Medical Institutions Better Help the Mental Health of Pregnant Women?" - In collaboration with Atrium Health

Legislative App, Developed a mobile app that tracks legislative bill updates, simplifying the process for advocacy groups, individuals, and elected officials.

• DECA : 3x Nationals Qualifier, 1st at States 2024, 3rd States 2023, 5th States 2022, 1st Regionals 2024, 3rd Regionals 2023, 6th Regionals 2022
• FBLA : 4th place nationals, 2nd place states, 1st place Regionals(2024)
• America's Next Best Intern : 2nd Place Globally
• Ardrey Kell HS Speech & Debate : Won 8 1st & 2nd place awards in District Competitions; coached 18 underclassmen in Congress event-3 qualified for NSDA