NAOMI GIRMA
Los Angeles
Summary
Resourceful and dedicated UCLA political science student with strong analytical, creative, and communication skills. Demonstrates a deep commitment to advocacy, policy, and social justice through both civic engagement and visual storytelling. Experienced in leading and supporting volunteer initiatives, designing promotional materials, and managing academic projects. Well-rounded, globally aware team player with a background in visual arts and a drive to pursue law and political impact.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student
Harvard Pre-College program
Cambridge
06.2023 - 07.2025
- Took a constitutional law class with a Harvard professor for two weeks in the summer.
- Learnt the fundamental principles of American politics and earned a course completion.
- Harvard Summer School
Intern
Macharia, Mwangi & Njeru Advocates
Nairobi
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Shadowed Corporate Lawyers
- Entered Online Court Hearings
- Filed Key Documents
Co-Leader of Chit Chat
Rosslyn Academy
Nairobi
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Lead a girls' lunchtime discipleship group, guiding high school girls through discussions, games, and activities to foster a supportive haven.
- Organized events like a movie night and made promotional media for the events.
National Honors Society Member
Rosslyn Academy
Nairobi
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Assist with NHS-run events like graduation and in-school clubs, and create posters for NHS initiatives to promote engagement at my high school.
Project Imagine Member
Rosslyn Academy
Nairobi
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with a team of girls to raise awareness about period poverty in Kenya.
- Organized pad drives and distributed kits to local schools.
Basketball Co-Head Manager
Rosslyn Academy
Nairobi
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Manage the girls' and boys' JV/Varsity teams, as well as middle school basketball teams.
- Organized the score sheets, managed tournaments, and led a team of 10 managers.
Actor
Rosslyn Theatre Department
Nairobi
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Was the lead actress in my school production of High School Musical on Stage, which was performed in April.
- Oversaw rehearsals, led scenes, and engaged with the cast.
Cultural Field Studies Participant
Rosslyn Academy
Nairobi
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Helped combat period poverty in Njoro Kenta by packing and distributing pad kits locally in my first year.
- In the second year, helped distribute food, water and goats to a local church in the Maasai Mara region of Kenya.
Community Service Member
Braeburn High School
Nairobi
08.2021 - 06.2023
- In this community service group, I helped raise money at my school for local underprivileged communities in Kenyan slums to meet their basic needs.
- Created posters and promotional media for the community service group and ran events.
Student
Immerse Education
Cambridge
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Studied law at Cambridge for two weeks in the summer on a scholarship, learning from a Cambridge professor and successfully completing the course.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles06.2029
High School Diploma -
Rosslyn Academy
Nairobi05.2025
High School Diploma -
Braeburn High School
Nairobi05.2023
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Event organization
- Event planning
- Punctual and reliable
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Strong Communication Skills
- Team leadership
Hobbies and Interests
- Visual Arts/Design
- Community Service
- Event Planning
- Social Media advocacy
- Musical Theatre
- Music (singing)
Extracurricular Activities
Basketball Co-Head Manager, Rosslyn Academy, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 08/01/23, 05/31/25, Manage the girls' and boys' JV/Varsity teams, as well as middle school basketball teams., Organized the score sheets, managed tournaments, and led a team of 10 managers. Co-Leader of Chit Chat, Rosslyn Academy, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 08/01/24, 05/31/25, Lead a girls' lunchtime discipleship group, guiding high school girls through discussions, games, and activities to foster a supportive haven., Organized events like a movie night and made promotional media for the events. National Honors Society Member, Rosslyn Academy, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 08/01/24, 05/31/25, Assist with NHS-run events like graduation and in-school clubs., Create posters for NHS initiatives to promote engagement at my high school. Harvard Summer School Student, Harvard Pre-College program, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 06/01/23, 07/31/25, Took a constitutional law class with a Harvard professor for two weeks in the summer., Learnt the fundamental principles of American politics and earned a course completion. Immerse Education Student, Immerse Education, Cambridge, UK, 07/01/22, 08/31/22, Studied law at Cambridge for two weeks in the summer on a scholarship., Learning from a Cambridge professor and successfully completing the course. Project Imagine Member, Rosslyn Academy, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 08/01/24, 05/31/25, Collaborated with a team of girls to raise awareness about period poverty in Kenya., Organized pad drives and distributed kits to local schools. Cultural Field Studies Participant, Rosslyn Academy, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 02/01/24, 02/28/25, Helped combat period poverty in Njoro Kenta by packing and distributing pad kits locally in my first year., In the second year, helped distribute food, water, and goats to a local church in the Maasai Mara region of Kenya. Community Service Member, Braeburn High School, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 08/01/21, 06/30/23, Helped raise money at my school for local underprivileged communities in Kenyan slums to meet their basic needs., Created posters and promotional media for the community service group and ran events. Actor, Rosslyn Theatre Department, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 12/01/24, 04/30/25, Was the lead actress in my school production of High School Musical on Stage, which was performed in April., Oversaw rehearsals, led scenes, and engaged with the cast.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Intern
Macharia, Mwangi & Njeru Advocates
06.2025 - 06.2025
Actor
Rosslyn Theatre Department
12.2024 - 04.2025
Co-Leader of Chit Chat
Rosslyn Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025
National Honors Society Member
Rosslyn Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025
Project Imagine Member
Rosslyn Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025
Cultural Field Studies Participant
Rosslyn Academy
02.2024 - 02.2025
Basketball Co-Head Manager
Rosslyn Academy
08.2023 - 05.2025
Student
Harvard Pre-College program
06.2023 - 07.2025
Student
Immerse Education
07.2022 - 08.2022
Community Service Member
Braeburn High School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Rosslyn Academy
High School Diploma -
Braeburn High School