Sonali Das
Vancouver
Summary
Highly motivated prospective environmental law student, ready to apply knowledge and skills to strengthen B.C. climate action initiatives. Excellent ability to multitask and coordinate work across multiple groups.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Team
West Coast Climate Action Network (WE-CAN)
Vancouver
02.2025 - Current
- Co-organize the SMACK (Social Media Action for Climate Knowledge) initiative to strengthen digital advocacy across B.C. climate groups
- Coordinated province-wide video contest to drive engagement, in collaboration with a five-member team
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator
Varsity Outdoor Club
Vancouver
09.2024 - Current
- Developing 3+ accessibility projects to reduce physical, social, and financial barriers to outdoor recreation in B.C.
- Developed winter backcountry leadership, risk management, and team decision-making skills
Rally Assets Mentee
Project Arrowroot
Vancouver
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Completed 8-week educational program on climate science and green careers
- Authored a report on impact investing in sustainable development with Rally Assets
Committee Member
Common Good Grant
Brunswick
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Reviewed 100+ grants from local nonprofits
- Collaborated with a team of 20 students to distribute $10,000 to 10 community organizations
Co-Organizer
Solutions Social Innovation Exhibition
Brunswick
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Prepared an exhibition showcasing 50+ grassroots social impact projects
- Led planning for a week of workshops, competitions, and community-building projects
- Designed and ran training for 15 student volunteers
Research Intern
KaviKrishna Research Organization
Assam
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted interdisciplinary research on the 'Jiva Upakara Tantra' philosophy in rural health care settings
- Led 50+ practice sessions with Assamese P.h.D. students on academic presentation skills
- Organized 5+ community events, including workshops for 180+ students on traditional wellness systems
- Presented 2 abstracts at IIT-Guwahati's National Gau-Vigyan Conference
Education
B.S.c. - Global Resource Systems
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05-2027
Liberal Arts -
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME01.2024
Skills
- Impact Evaluation
- Community organizing
- Volunteer management
- Research and presentation
- Grant writing
- Digital literacy
- Sustainability initiatives
- Team collaboration
Languages
English
First Language
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Communications Team
West Coast Climate Action Network (WE-CAN)
02.2025 - Current
Rally Assets Mentee
Project Arrowroot
02.2025 - 04.2025
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator
Varsity Outdoor Club
09.2024 - Current
Committee Member
Common Good Grant
09.2023 - 05.2024
Co-Organizer
Solutions Social Innovation Exhibition
09.2023 - 11.2023
Research Intern
KaviKrishna Research Organization
01.2023 - 06.2023
B.S.c. - Global Resource Systems
University of British Columbia
Liberal Arts -
Bowdoin College
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