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Chiquita
Jackson

  • KU ( May-2016 )
  • wichita, ks, USA

About (Summary)

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." - Maya Angelou An essential, ambitious, highly galvanized Political Science, Social Justice, African-American Studies, and Pre-Law student from University of Kansas graduating in December 2019. Auxiliary with preparation for trials, hearings, and depositions; attends client meetings; in addition submitting docket statements, conducts legal research and gathered relevant information for cases. Passionate to become an attorney, I’m apprehensive that authority is fundamental. Currently, I am involved in numerous of student groups holding leadership position; generating a sound, funding various organizations, hosting programs to retain retention on campus for Marginalized identities. Not to mention being President of Black PreLaw Society which equips LSAT preparations, mock interviews, and support group for African Americans students considering Law School. Stepping outside my comfort zone isn’t unusual for this Detroit Native traveling to various campuses as Political Action Delegate; creating events; organized Black Lives Matters panel discussions to ensure the continuation of the African American culture.

Education

Columbia college of Missouri
political science
2016 to 2020

Your Major

political science

Language Proficiency

English (US)
Fluent

Honors and Awards

honor society
Member
2019 EmpowHER Cohort and Scholarship Recipient
2019 PLEN Women in Congress
Scholarship Recipient
2019 Michigan Student Congress College Award

Grad School Interests

Intended Job Path

Job Experience

Volunteering

Hobbies

American Civil Liberties Union organization dateMay 2018 – Present organization positionChief Officer organization nameBlack Pre-Law Society organization dateApr 2017 – Present organization positionPresident organization description- Oversees the process of student organization event planning. - Schedules locations for meetings and events. - Coordinates student organization fundraising efforts with the Treasurer. organization namePhi Alpha Delta organization dateApr 2017 – Present organization positionDirector of Recruitment organization nameAlternative Breaks organization dateMay 2018 – Jan 2019 organization positionPublic Relations Coordinator organization nameStudent Senate organization dateMay 2018 – Jan 2019 organization positionDiversity of Equity and Inclusion- Chair organization nameBig XII Delegate Commitee organization dateMay 2017 – May 2018 organization positionPolitical Action Delegate organization nameBlack Student Union organization dateApr 2017 – May 2018 organization positionSecretary organization description- Includes scheduling, writing correspondence, emailing, and handling visitors - Creates presentations or proposals and taking responsibility for confidential documents - Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, routine correspondence, and reports. - Establish work procedures and schedules, and keep track of the daily work of clerical staff. Multicultural Student Goverment May 2017 – Feb 2018 President - Work with Student Student for more inclusive environment for marginalized identities. - Organizes numerous of various events ( MSG Welcome, Panel Discussions, Multicultural Retreat etc)

Organizations

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