Trisha Hongcharti

(804) 398-8730
th3jq@virginia.edu
Charlottesville, VA
EDUCATION
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Foreign Affairs
Cumulative GPA: 3.75/4.0

May 2016

University of Virginia Hispanic Studies Program, Valencia, Spain

January-May 2014
Studied abroad for 4 months with a full courseload: Business Practices in Spanish-speaking countries, Spanish
Economy, Spanish Mass Media, Hispanic Women Writers, Spanish Conversation Cinema
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of Virginia Darden School of Business Center for Global Initiatives
May 2016-present
Global Programs Associate
Provide excellent administrative support to Associate Director of Global Programs and Associate Director for
Executive Global Programs
Manage student exchange program
Collaborate with international student affinity clubs
University of Virginia Career Center
August 2014-May 2016
Career Peer Educator and Diversity Vice-Chair
Facilitated weekly workshops related to career exploration and preparation; served over 500 students
Compiled biweekly diversity newsletter for ~4,000 subscribers with an average 74% open rate
Assisted staff members with projects, event preparation, and administrative duties
Hosted weekly office hours at the LGBTQ Center to provide population-specific career help
Developed and lead five cultural sensitivity trainings for the 18 Career Peer Educators
Established responsibilities for new Diversity Vice-Chair position
Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
June-August 2015
Leadership in Action Intern
Collaborated with the eight Leadership in Action interns to create and deliver content for an interactive Asian
& Pacific Islander-focused workshop; designed an accompanying toolkit that LEAP continues to utilize
Participated in nine professional development workshops
Teach For America, Los Angeles, CA
June-August 2015
Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Initiative Intern
Produced media capturing experiences of six AAPI corps members and alumni
Sourced over 100 AAPI leaders to add to outreach pipeline
Created a workshop related to the model minority myth to be used at recruitment events
Amplified social media efforts by sourcing content, driving strategy, and drawing followers
Students for a New American Politics PAC, Hemet, CA
Organizing Fellow
Helped establish the new field office in Hemet

May-July 2014

 Recruited and trained volunteers in grassroots organizing and communication skills

Oversaw over 20 volunteers and office activities
Researched and monitored the opposing candidates presence in social media and press coverage
Prepared detailed daily memos on Republican Congressional candidate
Democratic Party of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
August-November 2013
Campus Intern
Trained campus volunteers in persuasion and interpersonal skills
Educated potential voters on gubernatorial candidates platform and increased awareness of state politics
Encouraged participation in civic duty and volunteerism
Office of Undergraduate Admission University of Virginia
May-August 2013
Summer Intern
Gave 5-10 weekly tours about universitys unique experience to visiting students and scholars
Developed projects and publications relating to diversity outreach with the Admission Deans and staff
Organized a comprehensive schedule for the 10 summer interns
Responded to a wide variety of calls, concern and/or complaints for the purpose of resolving problems,
providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel
AIM USA Self-Defense, Powhatan, VA
2009-October 2012
Assistant Instructor
Taught high-volume and demanding classes for 8-12 hours a week alongside head instructor
Designed and managed an instructional website with tutorials, videos, and downloadable documents
Thai Diner, Richmond, VA
Hostess/Waitress
Provided excellent customer service
Managed business finances
Resolved customer complaints immediately and professionally

2008-August 2012

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
LGBT Committee University of Virginia
August 2014-May 2016
Served as Undergraduate Liaison and participated in monthly meetings by addressing items of interest to the
LGBT community
Peer Health Educators University of Virginia
August 2014-May 2016
Presented semesterly outreach programs about health and wellness topics; served ~300 students
Trained in motivational interviewing to provide one hour weekly one-on-one, patient education sessions
Assisted with the planning and implementation of wellness events
Queer Student Union University of Virginia
March 2013-May 2016
Participated in biweekly meetings, social events, and awareness campaigns
Planned, organized, and ran fundraising event for student group as member of Drag Bingo Committee
September 2014-March 2015
LGBTQ Center University of Virginia
October 2012-May 2016
Advised and supported peers on health awareness, identity development, and self-achievement

 Educated students on issues affecting the LGBTQ community as a panelist on the Speakers Bureau
Valencia Ambassador, Charlottesville, VA
February 2015-May 2015
Present to classrooms and staff information sessions to encourage students to study abroad
Green Dot Overview Talk Team, Charlottesville, VA
January-May 2015
Presented overview talks to encourage staff and students to participate in violence reduction training
Womens Self-Defense University of Virginia
August 2013-February 2015
Founded and led a student organization to empower women with the skills they need to defend themselves
Prepared lesson plans and reserved recreational space for 1 hour weekly classes
Impacted over 75 women with at least one class
Outreach Student Admissions Committee University of Virginia
Spring-Fall 2013
Assist with the recruitment of diverse students through panels, interpersonal communication, etc.
Sustained Dialogue University of Virginia
Participated in weekly facilitated conversations about social issues at the University of Virginia

Fall 2013

Monroe Society University of Virginia

Hosted prospective students and provided them unique insight into student life

Spring 2013

Volunteers with International Students and Scholars, and Staff University of Virginia
Helped an international teaching assistant improve English communication skills

Spring 2013

Latino and Migrant Aid, Madison House University of Virginia

October 2012-May 2013
Improved Hispanic migrants knowledge of American culture and the English language
CERTIFICATIONS
Safe Space Trained (completed 2 hour training about being an ally to LGBTQ population)
Green Dot Trainer (completed 2 day training about implementing violence prevention strategies on campus)
AWARDS
Intermediate Honors (awarded to top 20% of third year students in specific school)
October 2014
Dean's List of Distinguished Students (awarded to students with a 3.5+ GPA)
Spring 2013-Spring 2015
LANGUAGE ABILITIES
Native speaker in English
Proficient in Spanish
Conversant in Thai