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Meera Joseph

@meerajoseph

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I coordinate student programs, support policy research, and advance civic and community engagement.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for work where I can coordinate programs, conduct policy-focused research, support communities, and contribute to civic or public-interest initiatives.

I'm a UCLA political science graduate who has coordinated student programs and supported research across higher education, public health, and civic engagement.

At UCLA, I coordinated programmatic and curricular activities for more than 23,000 residents, advised student programmers, analyzed policies and procedures, and developed reports to strengthen student outcomes. I also serve as Program Coordinator and Research Mentor for the International Development Summer Institute, supporting scheduling, budgeting, student projects, and future program planning.

My research and policy experience includes grant-funded literature reviews with Professor Erica Anjum, public health preparedness support at the CDC, and voting-reform poll analysis at Unite America. I've also researched ranked-choice voting and media coverage in state elections.

I'm committed to practical community support through mentorship, civic dialogue, legal-clinic observation, and domestic-violence counselor training. I bring experience guiding students, facilitating campus initiatives, translating community questions, and building partnerships that expand access to resources.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Assistant

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Professor Erica Anjum

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Conducted detailed literature reviews and synthesized complex findings to support grant-funded research. Collaborated remotely with the Principal Investigator, strengthening analytical, writing, and project management skills.

literature review Research Writing Project Management Remote Collaboration

Current

Program Coordinator and Research Mentor

Current

International Development Summer Institute

Jun 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)

Coordinated extracurricular activities, field trips, supported budgeting and scheduling, and assisted with student supervision. Provided feedback and grading on student projects and papers, and developed a blueprint to streamline planning.

Program Coordination Budgeting Scheduling Student Mentoring Feedback Grading Event Planning

Projects Coordinator

UCLA

Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 (7 months)

Implemented student-focused programmatic and curricular activities impacting over 23,000 students. Managed meetings, served as programmer and event adviser, and analyzed policies to enhance student outcomes.

Program Implementation Event Planning Policy Analysis Report Writing Committee Work Observation Cross Campus Engagement

Resident Assistant

UCLA

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 (1 year)

Counseled and advised 93 first-year students on academics and personal concerns. Planned and implemented transition programs, managed administrative duties, and developed conflict mediation skills.

Student Counseling Program Planning Administrative duties Budgeting Conflict Mediation Event Coordination

Public Health Analyst Intern

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Feb 2022 - May 2022 (3 months)

Represented the Division of State and Local Readiness by creating and editing educational materials and supporting public health emergency preparedness. Gained experience in public health policy and governmental budgeting.

Public Health Policy Analysis Budgeting Technical assistance Written Communication Data Compilation

Reform and Partnerships Intern

Unite America

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)

Assisted with analyzing polls on voting reforms, compiling and reporting data, and attending weekly team meetings. Learned about ranked choice voting, independent redistricting, and nonpartisan primaries.

Data Analysis Poll Analysis Reporting Research Election Reform

Student Design Team Member

Chaffey College

Mar 2021 - Jun 2021 (3 months)

Co-designed student support through Guided Pathways and helped streamline a more efficient community college experience. Assessed student experience and communicated improvements to administration.

Design Thinking Student Experience Assessment Communication Skills Collaboration

Usertester

Usertesting.com

Nov 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 1 month)

Took screener quizzes for test qualification, critiqued products, and delivered continuous feedback for 15 minutes or more. Responded to company questions using various technologies.

User Testing Feedback Critical Thinking Technical Proficiency

Sales Associate

Bath and Body Works

Nov 2019 - Jun 2020 (7 months)

Operated cash register, restocked products, and resolved customer problems and inquiries. Sanitized store, organized products, and worked overnight shifts for holiday themes.

Customer Service Cash Handling restocking Store Organization Sanitization