Payal Shah

Created engaging, interactive activities for students aged 2-7, meant to supplement the lead teacher’s lessons on subjects such as Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, etc in the English language. Taught in multiple bilingual Spanish-English classrooms, creating an inclusive environment for students to thrive in both languages.

Drove a 99% increase in LinkedIn audience engagement and an 18% growth on X by leading the organization’s social media for multiple platforms. Managed scheduling with various competing priorities, content planning and production, coordinating campaigns, and writing copy and designing graphics for publication launches, events, blogs, and media hits.

Created and designed visually appealing social media content that reached an audience of 151K+ followers aimed at translating complex policy topics into clear, digestible content for the general public. Managed the coordination, editing, and design of all editorial content for Now Simplified’s weekly newsletter.

Managed the design and content of policy briefs and fact sheets used in U.S. Congressional meetings and briefings. Managed the Student Policy Summit, an annual policy conference attended by 200+ students, and executed the event’s creative digital content.

Activities and societies: Study Abroad: University of Fribourg - Fribourg, Switzerland (2016)

Studied Government & International Politics at George Mason University. Participated in a study abroad program at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland.