VARENYA PAKVASA

Aspiring public policy professional and Political Science student at Franklin & Marshall College, USA, with hands-on experience in governance through internships with senior officials in Indian state and central governments. Skilled in research, policy analysis, and communication-having compiled reports for a Chief Minister's advisor and contributed to national election strategy at the BJP HQ. Deeply committed to public service, with a strong foundation in community outreach, diplomacy, and political writing. Looking to bring initiative, insight, and dedication to meaningful state level policy work.

• School Encore Magazine: Writer, 2022.
• Winner, CASCADE: An Inter-School Short Story Writing Contest, 2022.
• Editorial Intern: Midday Magazine, 2023.
• Reading Session Facilitator, BMC School: Conducted weekly reading sessions to improve fluency, literacy and collaborative skills, 2023-24.
• Editorial Intern: TreeShade Books, a publishing company that gives a voice to budding Indian authors, 2023
• IB Extended Essay: English Language and Literature, 2023-24

• The Stopgaps Choral Ensemble: Performed over 7-8 shows at various venues and toured nationally, 2021- 2024.
• Maharashtra State Women's Council Volunteer: Bapnu Ghar, Provided shelter and trained women to sing patriotic Hindi songs, 2023.
• National Geographic NGTI: Live performer for an educational campaign on global warming, 2019.

• Workshop Facilitator, Dang Tribal Girls in Saputara: Conducted English, Reading and Music workshops, 2014 - Present.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), Volunteer: Cook meals for families with terminally ill kids seeking shelter, 2025.
• Chennai Benefit Tour, Stopgaps Choral Ensemble: Performed benefit concerts in Chennai at old age homes, women’s colleges and the celebration of the Bishop of Chennai, 2022.

• Scholarship: Immerse Essay Competition, 2023
• CASCADE Winner: Short Story Writing Contest, 2021
• Winner, Solo Vocals: Bandit: Cross Country Music Competition, 2019
• Trinity College of London: Appearing for Grade 5 classical singing and Grade 5 piano, 2020-23.
• The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music: Up to Grade 4 violin with Distinction and Merit, up to Grade 5 Theory of Music with distinction, 2020-24.