Olivia Das
Educational Policy
What is Educational Policy?
Educational policy is the set of guidelines that govern how education systems operate and how students are educated. It includes laws, rules, and principles that shape the education field such as funding.
Experience
Independent Study and Mentorship: Educational Policy
2024 - Present
Contacted, scheduled, and conducted interviews with professions within the policy field. Was trained in professionalism and business skills. Currently in the process of creating an Original Work within the Educational Policy sphere.
Collin County Teen Court
2023 - Present
Served as a juror on real cases to gain real-world trial experience and give back to my community. Underwent training to act as a teen attorney for real cases
Leveled Legislation: Policy Intern
2023 - Present
Worked on multiple articles regarding gender inequity across the world as a Research Intern. Promoted to Policy Intern where I draft proposals for bills regarding gender equality.
Competitive Mock Trial
2023 - Present
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Learned about courtroom procedures, observed multiple trials, gained feedback from practicing attorneys and judges regarding trial performance.
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2025 Region 10 1st State Alternate
2024 Region 10 Semifinalists
Leadership
Heritage Model United Nations
2023 - Present
Co-Founder and Co-President of Heritage High School Model United Nations. Created curriculum prepared members for conferences.
Orchestra Council
2022 - Present
Arranged events, promoted fundraisers, and coordinated 230+ members.
Debate Club
2022 - Present
Serve as secretary and treasurer to manage 80+ members for multiple competitions Extemporaneous Speech mentor; guided new debate students to improve their public speaking skills.
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Volunteering
City of Frisco
2024 - Present
Helped run city events and festivals such as the Freedom Festival.
VolunTEEN
2023 - Present
Daily tasks at the library ranging from shelving books to monitoring children.