Sinan Walji
Washington,DC
Summary
Second-year international relations and economics student at Pomona College with a regional focus on the Middle East, Arabic, and Chinese. Interested in local government, human rights, public policy, and academia
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Tour Guide
Pomona College
Claremont, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Guide campus tours for prospective students and their families.
- Provide information on college history, programs, and facilities.
- Experience in public speaking and communication.
Arts and Culture Writer
The Student Life
Claremont, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Write arts and culture columns on contemporary jazz, hip-hop, and R&B, connecting albums to personal narratives and broader music history.
- Craft reflective, first-person essays that explore themes of memory, grief, relationships, and intergenerational connection through close listening, and storytelling.
- Translate complex musical concepts, like sampling and production, into accessible, emotionally resonant criticism.
Department Assistant
Pomona College
Claremont, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Support the Romance Languages and Asian Languages departments by designing, posting, and distributing event flyers across campus.
- Assist with library projects, including shelving and reorganizing books, to improve access to departmental resources.
- Coordinate course evaluations by preparing, distributing, and collecting forms for faculty and classes in both departments.
Grassroots Fundraising Intern
Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation
Washington, DC
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Support strategic communications and outreach for Peace Corps Park, a national commemorative project.
- Analyze digital engagement data to inform communications and fundraising strategies.
- Contribute to storytelling, Peace Corps alumni outreach, and campaign materials to enhance visibility and community engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Economics
Pomona College
Claremont, CA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Walt Whitman High School
Bethesda, MD06-2024
Skills
- Creative writing
- Research and data analysis
- Strategic communication
- Content creation
Languages
Arabic
Elementary
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Timeline
Tour Guide
Pomona College
01.2026 - Current
Arts and Culture Writer
The Student Life
09.2025 - Current
Grassroots Fundraising Intern
Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation
06.2025 - 01.2026
Department Assistant
Pomona College
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Economics
Pomona College
High School Diploma -
Walt Whitman High School