Honor Society® member
Samiha (Kavi) Shahnawaz
Research Fellow at 18by Vote, Exploring Youth Engagement Research Project
- Law & Society
- Class of 2027
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Member since June 2023
About
My name is Kavi Shahnawaz, my pronouns are he/they, and I am attending Thomas Jefferson University as a Law & Society major this upcoming fall. I am heavily interested in all disciplines within the umbrella of social sciences, including sociology, criminology, psychology, and more. I look forward to being able to further pursue my interests as I begin my college career.
Education
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Thomas Jefferson University
B.S. in Law and Society
2023 – Present
Honors and awards
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Honor Roll
For maintaining A’s and two B’s on my report card
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AP Scholar
For taking and passing AP courses
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Governor’s Civic Engagement Award
For being involved in my school’s Voter Engagement Team and getting 94% of our eligible seniors registered to vote
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Governor‘s Poll Worker Award
For being dedicated to preserve our democracy by working the polls on Election Day
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Norman R. Rice Award
Bestowed upon me at graduation for my thought provoking piece on the meaning of freedom
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Omin Brotherhood Essay Contest Award
Bestowed upon me at graduation for my brilliant essay on the power and importance of community
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William Nassau Honor Award
Bestowed upon me at graduation for my record of being able to win scholarships despite dealing with adverse situations
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Systemic Impact Award
For my group’s multi-layered research project about transgender rights, which we presented at Civics Day in the National Constitution Center
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Civil Rights or Immigration Attorney first, then later a public servant in local politics
- Graduate school interests
I have looked into the clubs available at TJU and I have decided that I want to join NextGen and Bridge, which are related to political and civic engagement. I would also like to join an identity based club like SASA (South Asian Student Association). Lastly, I am looking to get involved in the Student Government Association on campus.
- Outside the classroom
Watching movies, listening to music, and origami for my own pleasure, but I also participate in a lot of advocacy, activism, and organizing related to several social issues as a means to serve and represent my communities
Experience
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Research Fellow
18by Vote, Exploring Youth Engagement Research Project
May 2023 – Aug 2023
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Summer Intern
Fair Districts PA, Fix Harrisburg Campaign
May 2023 – Aug 2023
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Nov 2022 – May 2023
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Student Representative
PA Youth Vote
Sep 2022 – Jun 2023
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Crew Member
Dunkin’ Donuts
Dec 2021 – Mar 2023
Volunteering
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Canvasser
Indian American Impact
Nov 2022
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Student Member
Voter Engagement Team, Central High School
Sep 2022 – Jun 2023
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File Manager
Quality Community Health Care, Inc.
Jun 2022 – Jul 2022
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Student Member
Feeding Philly, Central High School
Sep 2021 – Jul 2023
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Library Aide
Barnwell Library, Central High School
Sep 2019 – Mar 2020
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Fluent
- Bengali Intermediate
- Hindi Beginner
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