Varnika Neeli
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
Teen Ventures Magazine, Citation Manager & PR Head
Empower and Help
Freehold, NJ
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
- 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
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
Head Director of ESL (Spanish)
Empower and Help: Project Mentorship
Freehold, NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Taught free English lessons to low-income Spanish-speaking adults, designing over 15+ 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
Education
Diploma -
Freehold Township High School
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 (5% of all entries)
- Princeton Business Challenge Champion (1/120 international teams) - designed pitch for local princeton business (Princeton Soup and Sandwich Co.) & implemented solution winning $200
- Empower and Help 2024 Best Communicator Award (1 person in entire org)
- National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist (less than 1% of all PSAT/NMSQT testakers)
- United States Senate Youth Program: New Jersey State Finalist (given to only 5 high schoolers in NJ)
Timeline
National Head of Mentorship Advisor
EmpowerSpeech
08.2025 - Current
Head Director of ESL (Spanish)
Empower and Help: Project Mentorship
08.2024 - Current
Red Cross Club President and IHL Volunteer
Red Cross
09.2022 - Current
Co-President and Speech Coach
FTHS Speech and Debate
09.2022 - Current
Founder
Edhate Flowers
- Current
Diploma -
Freehold Township High School
Teen Ventures Magazine, Citation Manager & PR Head
Empower and Help
2023 - Current