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Olivia Tak

@oliviatak

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Aspiring cognitive scientist passionate about technology and social impact.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation and social impact, emphasizing collaboration and growth.

I am a dedicated and ambitious student at Dartmouth College, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science with a minor in Economics and International Studies. My academic journey has been marked by a strong GPA of 3.7/4.0 and a commitment to understanding the intersection of technology and human behavior. I have engaged in various extracurricular activities, including serving as the Alumni Relations Chair for The Dartmouth Sings acapella group and interning at the Dartmouth Centre for Career Design.

My professional experience includes a Business Growth Internship at AlgoEd, where I successfully launched the company's first Student Ambassador Program, enhancing community engagement and marketing efforts. As a Co-Founder of Vakalat AI, I designed an AI-powered legal chatbot to improve access to justice for low-income communities in India, securing funding and recognition for our innovative approach. My leadership roles, such as Vice President of Habitat for Humanity x JPIS, have further honed my skills in mobilizing teams and driving impactful initiatives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Growth Intern

AlgoEd

Jun 2025 - Present (1 month)

Initiated and launched AlgoEd's first Student Ambassador Program, leveraging high school students to promote educational opportunities. Organized and restructured AlgoEd's public-facing competition database, significantly improving navigability and user experience.

Community Building Data Analysis

Research Assistant

Dartmouth Cognitive Affective Neuroscience Lab

Feb 2025 - Present (5 months)

Selected for a paid entry-level RA as freshman, working alongside PhD fellows and graduates. Contributed to a 4,000-word research proposal investigating the psychological impact of influencer marketing on consumer decision-making.

Research Data Collection Data Analysis literature review

College Counsellor

Freelance

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Guided 45+ low-income international students through U.S. college admissions, offering support in essays, activities, college lists, and financial aid. Mentored a first-generation graduate applicant through the UK admissions process, resulting in two MSc offers with merit scholarships.

College Admissions Counseling Mentorship

Co-Founder

Vakalat AI

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Designed and launched a scalable, AI-powered legal chatbot integrated with a national pro-bono lawyer directory to improve access to justice. Led end-to-end startup strategy including research, product development, funding acquisition, and stakeholder engagement.

Chatbot Development Strategy Product Development Stakeholder Engagement

Vice President

Habitat for Humanity x JPIS

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Partnered school with Habitat for Humanity India, mobilizing 70+ volunteers to campaign for sustainable housing initiatives. Spearheaded a fundraising drive that raised $6,171 for construction of 3 new homes for low-income families.

Volunteer Management Fundraising Public Speaking Community Development Project Management

Social Media Influencer

Self Employed

Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Built a personal brand across platforms, growing Instagram following to 5,000+ within one year through targeted content strategies and audience engagement techniques. Created marketing campaigns for Dartmouth-affiliated startup CourseMe and the Center for Career Design.

Content Strategy Social Media Marketing Video Production

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Dartmouth College

Bachelor of Arts, Cognitive Science

Grade: 3.7/4.0

Activities and societies: Alumni Relations Chair for The Dartmouth Sings acapella, Intern at Dartmouth Centre for Career Design

Anticipated major in Cognitive Science with a minor in Economics and International Studies. Relevant coursework included Intro to Programming & Computation and Design Thinking (Engineering).