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Brendan Li

@brendanli

High-achieving student leader and nonprofit founder with strengths in digital design, public speaking, and community impact.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead community impact initiatives, grow digital design and outreach skills, and take on meaningful responsibility in a collaborative environment.

I am a driven student leader and founder of a nationally recognized nonprofit that empowers underserved communities through creative initiatives and volunteer service.

I have led large-scale volunteer coordination impacting 1,000+ individuals across 10 states and 2 countries, established digital presences for organizations as a Digital Design Strategist intern, and rebuilt and led school leadership chapters such as the National Honor Society.

My achievements include national and international awards in classical music and public forum debate, strong academic dual-enrollment coursework, and consistent recognition for community service and leadership.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Secretary

Current

Speech & Debate

Aug 2025 - Present (5 months)

Managed administrative operations for the Oxford Academy Speech & Debate team, including meeting minutes, scheduling, and competition planning to support team logistics and performance.

Administration Meeting Coordination Record keeping Competition Planning Communication

Current

Community Service Senator

Current

ASB Senate

Aug 2025 - Present (5 months)

Planned and oversaw schoolwide community service initiatives and volunteer events to increase student civic engagement and participation across campus.

Event Planning Volunteer coordination Student Engagement Communication Leadership

Current

President

Current

National Honor Society

May 2025 - Present (8 months)

Reinstated and rebuilt the Oxford Academy NHS chapter to ~200 members, leading biweekly meetings and organizing service projects that increased member engagement and community impact.

Leadership Chapter Rebuilding Event Planning Volunteer coordination Public Speaking Community Service

Current

Digital Design Strategist Intern

Current

Arizona State University - W.P. Carey School of Business

Mar 2025 - Present (10 months)

Contributed to the rebranding of Vantion by creating and launching official social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok), establishing the platform's digital presence and student outreach.

Digital Design Social Media Strategy Branding Content Creation Instagram LinkedIn TikTok

Current

Founder and President

Current

ILLUME

May 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Founded and lead a nationally recognized nonprofit empowering underserved communities through creative initiatives, coordinating monthly volunteer programs that impacted 1,000+ individuals across 10 states and 2 countries.

Nonprofit Leadership Volunteer coordination Program Management Fundraising Community Outreach Media Relations Strategic Planning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Oxford Academy

High School Diploma (expected), High School

2021 -

Activities and societies: National Honor Society (President), Speech & Debate (Secretary), ASB Senate (Community Service); multiple leadership roles and awards in music and competitive speech.

High school junior enrolled in college dual-enrollment courses with expected graduation in 2027.

Cypress College

College Coursework (dual enrollment), General Studies / College Coursework

2021 -

Grade: 5.0/5.0 GPA (reported)

Activities and societies: Completed courses including Introduction to Business, Criminal Justice, Computer Information Systems, Jazz History, and others; Mock Trial Institute course (3 units).

Dual enrollment student completing multiple college courses across business, criminal justice, humanities, and technical subjects with high grades.