Aranya Gupta

605 Falls Bay Court / Johns Creek, GA 30022 / (404) 644-5512 / aryana_g@icloud.com

WORK EXPERIENCE
Tutor at KUMON Education Co. Present

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Vox Teen Communications Teen Staff Member/ Journalist 2015- Present

• Write and publish uncensored articles, videos, and podcasts pertaining to prominent issues, allows
self expression among a widely diverse group of teens from all across metro Atlanta at one neutral
space

• Published numerous articles on pertinent issues facing Atlanta teens:

o ”Careless Foster Care? The Conversation Starts Here.”

o ”A Tale of Two Immigrants”

• Created podcast series discussing topics such as domestic violence, prejudice in pop-culture, gender
bias, as well as access and equity to educational resources in underprivileged areas

• Facilitate community workshops on teens in crisis and refugee immigration

Intern at Asian American Advancing Justice Summer 2018

• Selected as paid field intern, initiated city-wide canvassing and registered over 400 voters in the
Atlanta area within one month. Helped increase POC voter turnout in traditionally underrepresented
populations by over 350% in midterm elections

• Creator/contributing editor of Voices of Color for People of Color, a magazine offering a creative
platform for expression, empowerment, and solidarity to amplify the vibrant voices of the
communities’ intergenerational, multicultural resilience and resistance

Student Leadership Johns Creek 2016- Present

• Selected for prestigious leadership development program among area high schools. Engaged in
opportunities to implement leadership skills through interaction with city, businesses, and government
executives to affect positive change

• Shadowed intended CFO of Mercedes- Benz in meetings with executive board members

• Organized a book drive at school, donating over 400 books to Girls Incorporated

Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential Youth Advisory Council member Present
• Selected as a council member, responsible as an advocate, advisor, and peer leader. Works directly
with the youth to deliver evidence based and effective programs on issues such as maintaining
physical/ mental health and teen empowerment.

PROGRAMS/ COMPETITIONS
University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business Global Young Leaders Academy- Summer
2017
Georgia Tech CEO of My Life Summer 2017
TiE Atlanta Program 2016-2017
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) 2015- 2017
DECCA Marketing Club 2015-2017

ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS
Posse Scholarship Semi Finalist
National Honors Society 2017- Present
Honor Roll 2015-Present
1st Place at Georgia Tech CEO of My Life Innovation Competition Summer 2017