Priya Uppuluri
Priya Uppuluri
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Education
DePaul University Anticipated March 2020
M.A. Public Policy
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) May 2015
B.A. Political Science
Relevant coursework and certificates: Public Policy, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Organizing.
Experience
Chicago Gun Violence Research Collaborative (CGVRC) May 2019 –
Program Coordinator
- Organize community events and bi-annual convening with CGVRC’s partners.
- Operate CGVRC website; additionally create and manage social media accounts.
- Record minutes at meetings.
- Perform various duties when requested.
Institute for Housing Studies DePaul University August 2018 – April 2019
Policy and Communications Associate
- Draft emails and policy memos for IHS staff and 200+ subscribers.
- Compile data trends on rental housing and home ownership in Cook County from 2000-2018.
- Create monthly website and email analytics reports that track what information is frequently viewed.
- Manage the Institute’s website, twitter, and various social media accounts.
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago November 2017 – November 2018
AmeriCorps Member
- Instructed STEM, art, and volunteerism lessons to 30+ youth during an afterschool program.
- Guided three Northwestern undergraduate students’ capstone project on asset-based community development in Evanston’s 5th Ward.
- Helped create adult computer literacy classes at Family Focus Evanston.
- Attended meetings and events with Evanston Cradle2Career and addressed issues of education equity and community development through collective impact and collaboration with key players throughout Evanston.
RefugeeOne February 2016 – June 2016
Afterschool Youth Program Intern
- Assisted with tutoring to youth grades 5 to 12.
- Provided academic and social mentorship to high school age participants.
- Created cultural, social, and academic events for program participants.
Office of the Attorney General in Indiana November 2015 – February 2016
Victim Services and Outreach Division Intern
Human Trafficking Department.
- Compiled data on states that have created special courts for human trafficking and prostitution charges, specifically to help propose a similar court in Indiana.
- Assisted and eventually ran the anonymous mailing address program for domestic violence victims who wanted to keep their addresses private.
South Asian American Policy and Research Institute (SAAPRI) June 2014 – October 2014
Research Intern
- Assisted with the access initiative by surveying the South Asian population in specific Chicago neighborhoods and asking participants about their access to and views on health care.
- Analyzed and documented health care access survey data that SAAPRI used to better understand health care access throughout Chicagoland area for varying South Asian American communities.
- Attended meetings with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) which discussed health initiatives for South Asian residents of Chicago.
- Spoke at public events for Asian cultural and education programs.
Danville, IL Office of Congressman John Shimkus June 2014 – August 2014
Political intern
- Communicated with constituents via phone, emails, letters, and in person, discussing Congressman Shimkus’ views, voting record, and policies.
- Provided information resources for constituents who came to the office.
- Met with lobbyists on a bi-monthly basis and updated the congressman on which groups visited the Danville, IL office.
- Provided administrative support at events and meetings with Congressman Shimkus when he met with the Mayor and City Council of Danville, IL.
Skills: Public speaking, data analysis, SPSS, asset mapping, Slack, Trello, Microsoft Office, VoteBuilder, and website and social media management.
Volunteer experience: United Saints Recovery Project, Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System, Run for Something, Ameya Pawar for IL Governor Campaign, Susana Mendoza for Chicago Mayor Campaign
Priya Uppuluri
Cell phone:------------ Email: ------------
Education
DePaul University Anticipated March 2020
M.A. Public Policy
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) May 2015
B.A. Political Science
Relevant coursework and certificates: Public Policy, Health Policy, Public Health, Community Organizing.
Experience
Chicago Gun Violence Research Collaborative (CGVRC) May 2019 –
Program Coordinator
- Organize community events and bi-annual convening with CGVRC’s partners.
- Operate CGVRC website; additionally create and manage social media accounts.
- Record minutes at meetings.
- Perform various duties when requested.
Institute for Housing Studies DePaul University August 2018 – April 2019
Policy and Communications Associate
- Draft emails and policy memos for IHS staff and 200+ subscribers.
- Compile data trends on rental housing and home ownership in Cook County from 2000-2018.
- Create monthly website and email analytics reports that track what information is frequently viewed.
- Manage the Institute’s website, twitter, and various social media accounts.
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago November 2017 – November 2018
AmeriCorps Member
- Instructed STEM, art, and volunteerism lessons to 30+ youth during an afterschool program.
- Guided three Northwestern undergraduate students’ capstone project on asset-based community development in Evanston’s 5th Ward.
- Helped create adult computer literacy classes at Family Focus Evanston.
- Attended meetings and events with Evanston Cradle2Career and addressed issues of education equity and community development through collective impact and collaboration with key players throughout Evanston.
RefugeeOne February 2016 – June 2016
Afterschool Youth Program Intern
- Assisted with tutoring to youth grades 5 to 12.
- Provided academic and social mentorship to high school age participants.
- Created cultural, social, and academic events for program participants.
Office of the Attorney General in Indiana November 2015 – February 2016
Victim Services and Outreach Division Intern
Human Trafficking Department.
- Compiled data on states that have created special courts for human trafficking and prostitution charges, specifically to help propose a similar court in Indiana.
- Assisted and eventually ran the anonymous mailing address program for domestic violence victims who wanted to keep their addresses private.
South Asian American Policy and Research Institute (SAAPRI) June 2014 – October 2014
Research Intern
- Assisted with the access initiative by surveying the South Asian population in specific Chicago neighborhoods and asking participants about their access to and views on health care.
- Analyzed and documented health care access survey data that SAAPRI used to better understand health care access throughout Chicagoland area for varying South Asian American communities.
- Attended meetings with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) which discussed health initiatives for South Asian residents of Chicago.
- Spoke at public events for Asian cultural and education programs.
Danville, IL Office of Congressman John Shimkus June 2014 – August 2014
Political intern
- Communicated with constituents via phone, emails, letters, and in person, discussing Congressman Shimkus’ views, voting record, and policies.
- Provided information resources for constituents who came to the office.
- Met with lobbyists on a bi-monthly basis and updated the congressman on which groups visited the Danville, IL office.
- Provided administrative support at events and meetings with Congressman Shimkus when he met with the Mayor and City Council of Danville, IL.
Skills: Public speaking, data analysis, SPSS, asset mapping, Slack, Trello, Microsoft Office, VoteBuilder, and website and social media management.
Volunteer experience: United Saints Recovery Project, Veterans Affairs Illiana Health Care System, Run for Something, Ameya Pawar for IL Governor Campaign, Susana Mendoza for Chicago Mayor Campaign