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Sanya Muthuswami

Ashland,MA

Summary

Motivated high school student with a strong foundation in STEM, civic engagement, and cultural leadership. Organized and dependable student with experience balancing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Demonstrates willingness to take on responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Representative

Ashland Public Schools Committee
09.2024 - Current
  • Served as a student representative on the school committee, contributing to discussions around school policy, student wellness, and curriculum updates.
  • Provided input on behalf of the student body and helped bridge communication between school leadership and peers.
  • Attended regular committee meetings and participated in decision-making processes to promote a student-centered educational environment.

Member

Ashland High School Student Council
08.2023 - Current
  • In my role on the Student Council, I took the lead in organizing school spirit events and collaborated with local businesses to raise funds for school needs.
  • I worked with peers to create a positive environment through rallies and events, while also helping implement initiatives that reflect student input.
  • I made it a point to listen to different perspectives and bring those voices into planning meetings to ensure our activities were inclusive and impactful.

Co-Founder & Team Lead

LaunchX Club
08.2023 - Current
  • Co-founded the Ashland High School chapter of LaunchX Club to support student innovation in biotech.
  • Led a team that developed a prototype for a carbon dating device aimed at environmental sustainability.
  • Guided peers through brainstorming, research, and pitch preparation stages.
  • Focused on making STEM innovation more accessible for young women of color and encouraged participation through mentorship and team-building.

Youth Council Leader

MetroWest of Holliston Indians (MOHI) Youth Leadership Club
06.2022 - Current
  • As a youth leader, I supported the planning and execution of multicultural events that brought together over 100 community members.
  • I helped coordinate our annual Festival of Light and multicultural Easter celebrations by assisting with setup, welcoming guests, and promoting the events in the community.
  • I contributed to group-led service projects such as crafting cards for hospitalized children and baking cookies for local seniors.
  • I helped with logistics and worked alongside peers to encourage more youth participation.
  • This experience gave me a better understanding of cultural celebration and the value of teamwork in community outreach.

Senior Scout

Girl Scouts of the USA
06.2017 - Current
  • Through my years in Girl Scouts, I’ve completed over 1,000 volunteer hours dedicated to environmental and community service.
  • One of my proudest achievements was leading a successful campaign to eliminate plastic straws in our school cafeteria, using evidence and research to support my proposal.
  • I regularly collaborated with fellow scouts on badge projects related to sustainability and health, and mentored younger members to help them grow into confident leaders.
  • Currently working towards achieving the Gold Award during the upcoming school year.
  • My work in Girl Scouts has taught me how to turn small ideas into meaningful change.

Camp Counselor

National Inventors Hall Of Fame
  • Volunteered over 40 hours supporting STEM-based educational programming for elementary students.
  • Collaborated with certified teachers and fellow interns to facilitate hands-on innovation activities and foster a creative learning environment.
  • Mentored and supervised young campers, promoting curiosity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
  • Strengthened leadership skills by serving as a positive role model and receiving real-time feedback from adult staff.
  • Gained experience managing classroom behavior and adapting to diverse learning needs in an educational setting.
  • Developed an understanding of intellectual property and innovation through interactive curriculum exposure.
  • Earned a personalized letter of recognition from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for contributions to STEM education.
  • Cultivated communication, collaboration, and organizational skills applicable to future educational and professional goals.

Participant

MIT YoGoGirl Summer Program
08.2023
  • Participated in an immersive STEM program where I built motorized mini-cars, applied strobe photography to study motion, and used LEGO models to explore genetic inheritance.
  • The hands-on projects and small-group mentoring sessions with MIT students helped strengthen my confidence in science, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.

Summer Student

Boston Leadership Institute
07.2023
  • Gained a strong foundation in chemistry by conducting hands-on experiments involving atomic structure, compound formation, and quantitative analysis.
  • Practiced precise measurement techniques and identified lab errors through critical thinking.
  • Strengthened scientific writing and research accuracy through intensive lab-based coursework.

Education

High School -

Ashland High School
Ashland, MA
06-2027

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Listening skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Phone and email etiquette

Languages

Hindi
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student Representative

Ashland Public Schools Committee
09.2024 - Current

Member

Ashland High School Student Council
08.2023 - Current

Co-Founder & Team Lead

LaunchX Club
08.2023 - Current

Participant

MIT YoGoGirl Summer Program
08.2023

Summer Student

Boston Leadership Institute
07.2023

Youth Council Leader

MetroWest of Holliston Indians (MOHI) Youth Leadership Club
06.2022 - Current

Senior Scout

Girl Scouts of the USA
06.2017 - Current

Camp Counselor

National Inventors Hall Of Fame

High School -

Ashland High School

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