diya navlakha

Experience

No Borders Journal
Staff Writer/Editorial | Bangalore, India (Virtual) | August 2023 - Present

• Initiates and develops publication content, managing the process from conceptualization through execution, encompassing interviews, collaboration coordination, feature writing, and graphic design.
• Manages social media by curating captivating visuals, maintaining timely posts, and generating engaging content.
• Champions a perspective rooted in justice and anti-colonialism, emphasizing the elevation of underrepresented voices, to inform and engage readers.

Sexual Violence Prevention Association
K-12 Program Director | Washington, D.C. (Virtual) | July 2022—June 2023

• Led a team of four in managing and directing a pivotal project focused on developing a K-12 Prevention Curriculum to combat sexual violence systemically.
• Consulted campus organizations (i.e. Northeastern University’s Sexual Assault Response Coalition) on the implementation and training of sexual violence prevention policies such as the “Red Zone”.
• Researched and authored grant proposals to support the advancement of the SVPA and the K-12 Prevention Curriculum.
• Analyzed policies pertaining to sexual violence, such as Title IX, and engaged in policy advocacy by proposing amendments in alignment with restorative and transformative justice practices.

MFS Investment Management
Communications and Graphic Design Co-op | Boston, MA | July 2021—Jan 2022

• Created a weekly newsletter by gathering diverse information sources, copywriting, and designing visually compelling slides to be distributed within the Global Technology and Investment Operations department, fostering effective cross-team communication.
• Maintained and updated content on the department's SharePoint portal, ensuring accessibility and accuracy of information for internal stakeholders.
• Developed a comprehensive understanding of the mutual fund industry, employee engagement, and information technology workings through active engagement in the role.

National Commission for the Fight Against Genocide (CNLG)
Research and Copywriting Intern | Kigali, Rwanda (Virtual) | March 2021—October 2021

• Co-authored articles and speeches concerning the Genocide in Rwanda of 1994 for publication and presentation at events such as the 27th Rwandan Kwibuka.
• Represented CNLG at global events, notably the PLP Oath Conference of 2021, and delivered insightful reports on these seminars, contributing to the organization's comprehensive knowledge dissemination.
• Reviewed, researched, and edited documents, preparing them as educational materials for distribution and ensuring historical accuracy.

Grubstreet
Operations Assistant | Boston, MA | January 2020—June 2020

• Managed daily administrative tasks including the companywide calendar, inventory, and ADA-compliant accommodations, and provided comprehensive customer service support to students and instructors.
• Conducted monthly financial reviews and oversaw miscellaneous payments.
• Played a key role in restructuring the Intern Training Program to facilitate a smooth transition to remote work amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

KPMG
Marketing and Clients Assistant | Singapore | July 2019—August 2019

• Developed innovative recruitment strategies tailored for graduate students in Singapore.
• Proposed enhanced social media strategies by analyzing marketing trends among leading consulting firms.
• Produced and curated content for marketing campaigns while overseeing the editing process for maximum impact.

Interests

• Storytelling
• Advocacy
• Arts & Fashion
• South Asian Studies
• Transformative & Social Justice
• Sexual Justice