Varnika Neeli
Manalapan,NJ
Summary
High school senior with strong work ethic. Well-rounded and able to work well with others and problem-solve for unique situations. Recent experience with multiple volunteer organizations, with a strong interest in human understanding, formation of global connections, and legislation for ethics in the business sector.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
National Head of Mentorship Advisor
EmpowerSpeech
08.2025 - Current
- Structured mentorship calls with students from 32+ states in LP events. Initiated connections with underfunded teams in NJ, sharing free lessons & guides, and collaborated with Empower Debate, running strategic ad campaigns on social media
FTHS Representative and Student Liasion
Superintendent's Executive Cabinet
05.2025 - Current
- Chosen as only representative (1/450+ class) to advocate for student interest with Board of Ed, Ensured fairness and voiced student concerns in AI policies. Monthly meetings with members of the Board of Education, presenting 3X
Head Lead: English as a Second Language Teacher
Empower and Help: Project Mentorship
08.2024 - Current
- Taught free English lessons to low-income Spanish-speaking adults, designing over 10+ flashcard sets. Bridged gaps in comprehension and organized community events to engage participants and promote local initiatives.
Red Cross Club President and IHL Volunteer
Red Cross
09.2022 - Current
- Revitalized club 5-> 45 committed members. Conducted 3 blood drives, raised 25L+ of blood through marketing campaign. Spearheaded 50+ donated cards to veterans. Attended Red Cross Campaigns and certified training to be an International Humanitarian Law Advocate
Co-President and Speech Coach
FTHS Speech and Debate
09.2022 - Current
- Self-coached and developed lesson plans and videos for limited prep and interp for 20+ novices, bringing underfunded team to T30 position in NJ. Aided the school in receiving a $200 NSDA small schools grant. Hosted home tournament with 250+ competitors from across the state, raising $2,500
Teen Ventures Magazine, Citation Manager + PR
Empower and Help
2023 - Current
- Composed articles and helped with the production
- Received the Best Communicator award for the 23-24 session
- Headed the PR team and helped develop the Kickstarter Campaign, raising $2,000, and grew Instagram to 1,200 followers
Founder
Edhate Flowers
2023 - Current
- Designed innovate "permanent bouquets" made of long-lasting materials providing comforting decor for nursing homes & hospitals. Partnered with Centrastate Hospital (25+ handmade bouquets)
- Created a free tutorial channel: grew YouTube & Instagram to 40K+ views and 105+ subs combined
Communications and Marketing Intern
Brainwave Teen Psychology
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted and published a psychology paper explaining the impact of packaging on consumer perception and behavior
- Aided and developed topics for company-wide podcasts, along with research to identify trends
Education
Diploma -
Freehold Township High School
06.2026
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Oral and written communication skills
- Presentations and public speaking
- Fluent in English, Spanish, and Telugu
Accomplishments
- Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament- Semifinalist in Impromptu Speaking (7th/135 entries)
- Ranked #1 in New Jersey for Impromptu Speaking on NSDA
- Scholastic Art and Writing National Gold Medal in Jewelry Design (
- Princeton Business Challenge Champion (1/120 teams) - designed pitch for local princeton business, won and was able to implement solution in the business
- Empower and Help 2024 Best Communicator Award (1 person in entire org)
Timeline
National Head of Mentorship Advisor
EmpowerSpeech
08.2025 - Current
FTHS Representative and Student Liasion
Superintendent's Executive Cabinet
05.2025 - Current
Head Lead: English as a Second Language Teacher
Empower and Help: Project Mentorship
08.2024 - Current
Communications and Marketing Intern
Brainwave Teen Psychology
12.2023 - 03.2024
Red Cross Club President and IHL Volunteer
Red Cross
09.2022 - Current
Co-President and Speech Coach
FTHS Speech and Debate
09.2022 - Current
Teen Ventures Magazine, Citation Manager + PR
Empower and Help
2023 - Current
Founder
Edhate Flowers
2023 - Current
Diploma -
Freehold Township High School