Mahati Rayadurgam

Community Empowerment Commitee Member - UCLA @ Project RISHI

About

I am a sophomore at UCLA pursuing a double major in Business Economics and Political Science. I am passionate about driving social impact through business strategy, education, technology innovation, consulting, and sustainable community development. I am interested in the intersection of economic theory, public policy, and business. As a Director at ThinkSTEAM and founder of the MN Cohort, I have led initiatives empowering students to explore leadership and innovation. I also serve as the India Affairs Intern and as a member of the Education & Community Empowerment committee for Project RISHI, where I work on sustainable health, agriculture, and education initiatives in rural communities. Previously, I interned with the Hindu Society of Minnesota as a Strategic Initiatives Intern and was a delegate in the National Issues Forum at Minnesota Youth in Government. I am also interested in global health volunteer work, and NGO development. Outside of academics, I’m an avid dancer, musician, and artist who loves expressing creativity.

Country

United States

City

Minneapolis

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Skill

Project Coordination, Community Outreach, Research and Development (R&D), Data Analysis, Research Evaluation, Statistics, Marketing, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Programming in R and Java, Research and Data Analysis, Writing, Presentation, and Communication Skills, Team Leadership and Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation, Music, and Dance, Interviewing, Communication, Teamwork, Event Management, Website Updating, Youth Advocacy

Experience

Community Empowerment Commitee Member - UCLA

Project RISHI

2024-9 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

Los Angeles, California, United States

Member of UCLA Project RISHI Community Empowerment Committee. Perform research on income generation, agricultural advancement, and educational development in rural communities. Communicate with NGO partnerships.

Director

ThinkSTEAM

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

United States

Director at organzation and founder of the Minnesota Cohort. Recruit Junior Ambassadors to write blog posts for the website and run STEM and art workshops for young girls. Conduct events in the Minnesota area.

Intern

HSMN - Hindu Society of Minnesota

2022-12 - 2024-6 · 1 yr 7 mos

Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States

Intern on Go-Green Committee. Research, outline, and develop innovative and financially viable solutions for the organization's future in environmental sustainability.