Yosor Alwan
Chicago, IL ● 630-***-**** ● *************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Aurora University May 2023
BA in Political Science and Public Policy and BS in Marketing GPA: 3.8/4.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Office of Governor JB Pritzker, Office of Equity Chicago, IL James H. Dunn Fellow August 2023-Present
• Supported launch of three statewide trainings by writing scripts for Governor’s welcome videos
• Complete weekly reports on DEIA planning and reporting for agencies in the Governor’s Cabinet
• Update statewide DEIA network on Equity Office efforts through quarterly newsletter
• Conducted research to curate an Accessibility workbook guide to implement accessibility practices across the state
Advising and Testing Intern: Amideast – Washington, D.C. June 4th- July 28th, 2023
• Managed the TOEIC USA social media account creating engaging content, scheduling and posting content, and engaging with users.
Summer Administrative Associate: Center for Disaster Philanthropy – Washington, D.C. May 2023- August 2023
• Published an annotated 45+ page bibliography for CDP by thoroughly analyzing year-end reports from grantmakers and philanthropy partners.
Social Media Marketing Intern: Kane County Court Services & State Attorney’s Office – St. Charles, IL
January 2023-May 2023
• Developed and executed a social media campaign that boosted following by 45% on Instagram. Plus, Program, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois Student participant, June 5th - June 24th, 2022
• Participated in an intensive full-time three-week legal immersion program. SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
• Office of Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, Volunteer (Nov. 2021-Sept. 2022)
• Aurora University Pre-Law Student Association, President (Sept. 2019-May. 2023)
• Delta Mu Delta Iota Phi Aurora University Chapter, President (Jan. 2022-May 2023) Founder of the LegalEquityProject — Nationwide
May 2023- Present
• Leading a nationwide connection of over 1,300+ marginalized pre-law students via social media. National Network for Arab Americans - Washington, D.C June 2023- November 2024
• As an Arab American Leadership Fund Fellow, I successfully advocated for the passing of House Bill 3768 and Senate Bill 2899 by engaging in roundtable discussions with congresspeople and legislative aides on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
• empowering them with crucial resources for seamless entry into the legal field. D.C. Steering Committee Volunteer - Just the Beginning Pipeline Organization-Washington, D.C. August 2023- Present
• Aiding the fundraising committee in securing funds and sponsors for Pipeline organizations. LANGUAGES
• Fluent in Arabic (native speaker), English, and intermediate Spanish