Maria Mendoza (201) 736-1680 | [email protected]

EDUCATION

Harvard College Cambridge, MA A.B. Candidate in Government, Secondary Field in Economics Anticipated May 2019 • Coursework: Economics, American Constitutional Law, American Political Thought, The U.S. Supreme Court, Comparative Politics, The American Presidency, A Libertarian Perspective on Policy, and Representations of American Democracy

Honors, Awards, and Memberships: Gates Millennium Scholar, Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar and HSF National Leadership Scholar, American Mock Trial Association All-American Witness, Senate Youth Program New Jersey Delegate, and Junior State of America Statesperson of the Year 2015

WORK EXPERIENCE

McKinsey & Company New York, NY Incoming Sophomore Diversity Leadership Intern Anticipated May 2017 – July 2017

District Office of Senator Cory Booker, New Jersey Newark, NJ Congressional Intern May 2016 – July 2016 • Assisted the Senator’s Constituent Services department with constituent inquiries involving healthcare, immigration, the Veterans Administration, Social Security, and FEMA. • Crafted memos and attended meetings with Senator Booker surrounding critical issues, such as the Gateway Tunnel Project, legislative notes on matters of mass incarceration, and current events.

District Office of Congressman Albio Sires, New Jersey District Eight West New York, NJ Congressional Intern September 2014 – August 2015; July 2016 – August 2016 • Assisted the Congressman’s field representatives and caseworkers with constituents’ cases, often involving immigration inquiries. • Met with constituents on the status of their cases and notified constituents of case resolution or further action required.

EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

Harvard University Institute of Politics Citizenship Tutoring – Chair January 2016 – Present • Tutor Harvard employees seeking citizenship in preparation for the civics and English portions of the American citizenship exam. • Organize the training of student tutors on tutoring techniques and coordinate all events with larger organizations, including immigration fairs, and on-campus groups. • Cooperate with other Institute of Politics student leaders on the Student Advisory Committee in organizing institute-wide events.

Women’s Initiative in Leadership – Past Member and Current Mentor January 2016 – Present • Mentor Harvard women who are currently involved in the program by guiding them through the program’s leadership principles and attended weekly events hosted by professional women in various fields discussing the future of women’s leadership.

Politics of Race and Ethnicity – Member September 2015 – December 2016 • Participated in weekly discussions on topics involving race and politics, such as mass incarceration, immigration policy, affirmative action, and media representation of minorities.

Harvard Mock Trial Association Seminar Director, Program Member October 2015 – Present • Raised $60,000 for program costs by coordinating two weekends of Mock Trial training for 500+ high school students. • Handled all Seminar Program finances, managed staff, and secured sponsorships. • Received multiple witness awards, including an All-American Witness Award at the 2016 Mock Trial National Championship.

Harvard Director of Operations, Executive Assistant to the Director of Special Programs October 2015 – Present • Create materials, handle logistics, and publish website for San Francisco conference hosting 600+ high school students. • Lead committees with 15-40 delegates at conferences in Boston, San Francisco, , and . • Write informative briefings for student committees on the work of the FBI, CIA, District Court, Supreme Court, and the International Criminal Court.

SKILLS

Public Speaking, Proficient in Spanish, Conversational in French, Graphic Design, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver)