Berkeley, California http://about.me/narissa na13@berkeley.

y.edu University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California, United States Masters of Development Practice 2012-2014 (expected) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program full scholarship to UC Berkeley McGill University Montreal, Quebec, Canada Bachelor of Arts and Science: Mathematics Major, English Literature Minor, Economics Minor 2009-2012 James McGill Scholarship General GRE 94th, 93rd, and 96th percentiles for Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical sections respectively Hillcrest Secondary School Nairobi, Kenya Cambridge International Examinations: A2 Level Maths, Physics, English Literature, Further Maths 2004-2009 All Rounder Scholarship (Academic, Art, Music) all through Secondary/High School Highest score in Kenya in both AS Level and A2 Level Physics Planning Assistant Intern June-July 2011 Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Aga Khan University, Nairobi, Kenya (under Aga Khan Development Network) Worked on the business plan for the East African Institute, a regional think-tank undertaking policy analysis in areas including food security and regional integration Organised a forum for the initiation of the East African Institute Collaborated with a Harvard representative to organise an Aga Khan University and Harvard University joint summer school on Resilience and Transformation in East Africa Flute Teacher June-August 2010 Wynton House of Music, Nairobi, Kenya Taught beginner flute students, some preparing for ABRSM examinations Intern June 2006 Camerapix TV and Archive, Nairobi, Kenya Gained experience in and exposure to graphic design, filming, archiving, and editing Guest Speaker at International Houses biannual Sunday Supper event Spoke on how alleviating suffering should be the norm rather than especially admirable McGill Orientation Leader and Rad Frosh Facilitator Radical Frosh is an alternative freshman orientation run on principles of tolerance and acceptance. Led first years through various orientation activities designed to comfortably acquaint them with McGill and Montreal Toured students around McGill campus and Montreal Organised workshops and events Science Student Representative Participated in administrative policymaking meetings with the Dean of Science Junior Chair, Special Summit Member, Delegate At EAMUN (East African Model United Nations) conference held in Nairobi, Kenya As a delegate, debated with students from around East Africa As a Junior Chair, oversaw proceedings at debates with hundreds of participants Kenyan Representative and Delegate At SAMUN (South African Model United Nations) conference held in Cape Town, South Africa Debated with participants from around South Africa, England, and Kenya Robben Island experience Chapter Leader At Bookfest, Hillcrest Secondary School Prepared and coordinated an information session and related group activities Narrator At Ocean World and Yanomamo, fund-raising mass choir performances raising environmental awareness Master of Ceremonies At Religious Education Festival afternoon Talent Show Debator In numerous inter-house school debates Navigator Bronze level Presidents Award Expedition Led group through the wilderness using only a map and compass LAMDA Verse and Prose Grade 7 (Silver Medal) Distinction, Acting Grade 6 (Bronze Medal) Merit Acting course

Narissa Allibhai
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V-Day Movement to end violence against women and girls: member of fundraising performance group at UC Berkeley End Poverty Now (McGill) member Borderless World Volunteers, McGill: Fundraising Committee Peer Mentor, Hillcrest, Kenya: helped a younger mentee adjust to high school Participant in various charity events: sponsored runs, walks, music performances Counselor at Ismaili Religious Education Festival, Nairobi, Kenya: taught art and sports, and supervised the children Hospitality Desk volunteer during the Aga Khan University meetings of the Board of Trustees in Kenya in July 2011 Volunteer at Ismaili Golden Jubilee Games (Ismaili version of the Olympics) held in Kenya in 2008 Journalist and Editor for JHR (Journalists for Human Rights), McGill, Montreal Journalist and Editor for school magazine, Hillcrest, Kenya Poetry school competition 3rd place Opinion Article on Traffic in Kenya published in main Kenyan newspaper, The Daily Nation Various articles published in Ismaili Africa magazine ABRSM Grade 7 in Flute, Piano, and Singing LCM Music Theatre Grade 5 Honours ABRSM Music Theory Grade 5 Distinction Solo Singer at African Jigsaw, fund-raising mass choir performance raising environmental awareness Solo Piano performance in entertainment show for His Highness Prince Amyn Aga Khan Solo Flute part in performance of Adiemus during Opening Ceremony of Ismaili Golden Jubilee Games, in presence of Her Highness Princess Zahra Aga Khan and His Highness Prince Amyn Aga Khan Flautist in band welcoming His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan when opening Princess Zahra Pavilion at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi Flautist in 2 launches of Kenyan jazz musician Hellons CDs Singer in mini rock band Soprano in mass choir performance of Handels Messiah with professional choirs from around Kenya Soprano in school choir, numerous performances Soprano in choir at Ocean World, Yanomamo, and African Jigsaw Winner of Senior Solo Vocalist at school inter-house music competition Flautist in Fight Band, McGills pep band Flautist in school band, numerous performances Ballroom Dancing course Swing Dancing course Bollywood Dancing performances at various events organized by the Ismaili community in Kenya Junk Percussion Band member Statistical software knowledge: proficient in R, basics of SPSS (PSAW) and JMP Filming Introductory Course Hillcrest Secondary School Representative for International Physics Competition held in Croatia (cancelled last minute due to logistical complications but completed 4 projects in preparation) Presidents Award (Kenyan equivalent to Duke of Edinburgh Award) Gold Level, Residential Project still to be done Summited Mount Kilimanjaro, highest mountain in Africa Travels: all around Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Egypt, England, Dubai, Canada, U.S.A. (California) Hiking, camping, rock climbing Public speaking Writing Reading Social Improvement Fine art: oil pastels, charcoal, pencil Collaborating with other musicians

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