Data Analysis & Policy Intern

Rip Cornish

College Park, MD www.linkedin.com/in/rip-cornish-222817205

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EDUCATION

University of Maryland

Public Policy

College Park, MD

Anticipated Graduation: May 2027

Technical Skills: Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Interpretation Soft Skills: Leadership, Team Management Skills, Timely Communication Skills, Building Customer Relationships, Dedication, Tolerance and Conflict Resolution

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

The SEED Foundation District of Columbia

Data Analysis Intern June 2026 – August 2026

● Manage and analyze data across 3–5 school support initiatives, maintaining accurate records for 100+ student/program data entries weekly and generating reports used by the School Support Team for decision-making and program tracking.

● Build and maintain data systems, spreadsheets, and dashboards (Excel/Google Sheets) to track key performance metrics across multiple programs, improving data organization, reporting efficiency, and accessibility for staff.

● Collaborate with School Support Team members to clean, verify, and interpret large datasets, supporting weekly reporting cycles and recurring program evaluations, while identifying trends used to improve service delivery and operational planning.

ZenergyMe Schools Foundation, Inc. Baltimore, MD

School Outreach & Communications Intern June 2026 – August 2026

● Cultivated partnerships by building and managing an outreach database of 100+ Baltimore City schools, researching and organizing contact information for principals, administrators, and community school coordinators to support organizational expansion.

● Designed and executed 10+ marketing and outreach initiatives, creating publication-ready social media campaigns, partnership materials, and a comprehensive School Outreach Operations Manual to streamline communications and onboarding.

● Represented the organization across multiple Baltimore-area schools, traveling to school campuses to facilitate student engagement, strengthen relationships with educators and administrators, and support the delivery of mindfulness and social-emotional learning programs reaching hundreds of students. Maryland Business Roundtable College Park, MD

Strategic Initiatives Intern May 2025 - August 2025

● Guided my own team through a summer project that will host over 300 kids

● Hosted financial presentations for college student at the the NexGen NexLevel conference

● Led, managed, and executed 2 multi-county wide signature events in Maryland that will be hosted this summer Black Business Council Montgomery, MD

Marketing Analyst Intern May 22, 2025 - August 2025

● Analyzing and optimizing the Black Business Database to bring in more black owned companies in the Montgomery County area

● Researching the best practices to put in place in order for more business and customers to use the Black Business Database

● Researched and vetted over 100 business for the Black Business database

● Cold called over 100 businesses to get them onboarded with the system

● Created and ran a social media campaign to grow and scale the Black Business Databases social media for more visibility and system growth

Brown Kids Read College Park, MD

Executive Outreach Chair August 1, 2025 – Present

● Aiding in distributing over 15,000 books to children of color in areas where they have been disproportionately affected underrepresented, to promote literacy among black and brown children.

● Promoting 5 fundraising events through using social media and grassroot marketing

● Connecting our non-profit to campuses and organizations around the country by assembling a list with names and contact information through excel or google documents to send out emails and cold calling. Students Demand Action Washington D.C.

Student Demand Action Leader April 1, 2026 – Present

● Chosen as 1 of 8 creators nationally to represent Students Demand Action, the largest youth-led gun violence prevention movement in the U.S.

● Created impactful content on gun violence prevention reaching 25,000+ users and driving high engagement

(5,000+ interactions)

● Helped combat misinformation and promote evidence-based gun safety messaging to young audiences

● Supported national campaigns advocating for policy change and community safety initiatives

● Leveraged digital storytelling to mobilize and inform thousands of young people on a leading cause of death in their generation.

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The Unlocked Project College Park, MD

Outreach Chair July 4, 2024 – Present

● Spearheaded strategic outreach initiatives, successfully building partnerships with news outlets and campus organizations to amplify awareness and engagement for children of incarcerated parents.

● Led and facilitated over 10 peer support groups, creating a safe and empowering space for children impacted by parental incarceration, fostering emotional resilience and community connection.

● Managed a team of 10, delegating weekly assignments with clear objectives and timelines, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission while enhancing productivity and collaboration. Terp Startup Accelerator College Park, MD

Business Owner June 4th 2024 - July 25th 2024

● Participated in an 8 week intensive summer program focused on advancing startup ventures.

● Pitched business ideas to 5 angel investors and won an additional $1,000 for my startup.

● Gained experience in SAM, TAM, SOM, customer discovery, and weekly mentorship from business professionals. Social Media Influencer and Public Speaker May 2021 - Present

● Researched content and editing best practices for mental health advocacy and gun violence prevention, growing social media presence to over 2,000 followers with 80k-90k combined views.

● Initiated contact with 200 regional media figures, resulting in speaking opportunities on platforms such as WBOC, ABC, Delmarva Life

Campus Equity Collective College Park, MD

General Board Member October 4th 2024 – December 2025

● Engaged in discussions and actions to address barriers between students and university faculty.

● Collaborated with on-campus organizations to create programs that amplify student voices. Study Abroad Accra, Ghana

Ghana August 5th 2024 - August 17th 2024

● Explored Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Ghana.

● Studied the cultural differences and the local business environment.

● Gained firsthand experience on sustainability and development issues affecting communities.

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