About me
Abhinav Ahlawat (he/him/his)
A Public Policy enthusiast with 2 years of work experience in Non-Profit sector.
I am passionate about working on pertinent societal issues through social welfare, community outreach and effective policy making. I identify myself as a scholar of Humanities and also hold a Graduate Diploma in Management from University of London.
Currently I am pursuing Master's of Public Administration from Clark University, Worcester, after completing my degree I look forward to work in Non-Profit sector as a Canvasser or Community Outreach Officer.
Education
2021-2023
Clark university
Masters in Public Administration, with special emphasis on Non-Profit Management and Policy Analysis.
2019- 2020
University Of London
One year Post Graduate Diploma in Management, learn about Human Resource Management, Marketing and Business Administration in a Globalized World.
2016-2019
University of Delhi
Undergraduate degree as Bachelor's of Arts, History and Political Science were majors. I was also part of my College dance Society.
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Work Experience
1) Teach For India
New Delhi, India September 2022-November 2022
Research & Innovation Intern
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Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to identify key ecosystem players in education in New Delhi.
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Developed a strategic plan for partnerships with public schools in New Delhi's outskirts.
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Examined and assessed the efficacy of blended learning initiatives implemented in New Delhi's public schools.
2) Swacchalay
New Delhi, India October 2020-November 2020
Policy Research Intern
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Facilitated administrative and internal team operations, prepared presentations and drafted reports.
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Performed secondary research on public sanitation issues and investigated problems faced by LGBTQ community in India.
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Identified and networked with potential interest groups and stakeholders to highlight the issues of LGBTQ community.
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3) Humans For Humanity
New Delhi, India January 2018-June 2019
Research Intern
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Facilitated public outreach by educating people from low-income areas on importance of Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) facilities for Women.
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Reviewed and drafted reports on WASH program which were submitted to Government of India.
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Surveyed and collected data from slums of New Delhi on WASH program for the NPO, data indicated improved lifestyle, health and WASH practices of over 500 low-income households.
Projects/extracurricular Activities
-Research Paper Publication
Research Paper Published in premier Indo-centric Journal World Focus February 2022
• World Focus is a Peer Reviewed/Referred Research Journal, my research paper published in February 2022 edition – Political Unrest in Middle-East and North Africa Region
• Paper interpreted contemporary status of Israel-Palestine conflict, with a synopsis of historical significance of religion in the region
• Explored a proposed solution to the complex intercommunal conflict between Jews and Arab Muslims
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-Western Dance Society
Treasurer; August 2017-May 2019
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Established fundraising goals, planned and administered annual fundraising campaigns, achieved fundraising goals with a financial cushion of ₹10k each year.
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Identified potential sponsors during college fest and managed terms of support with stall owners.
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Supervised junior students and their finances during travel for inter-college competitions.