Julie Wang

Email: juliehs.wang@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Centennial High School 2014 –2018
Member of the Humanities Program – a distinct program for the integrated study of English & social studies

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Model United Nations – Co-Secretary General, Fall Coordinator 2014 – Present
 Run weekly meetings and debate simulations for one of the school’s largest clubs, with over 60 members
 Debate international topics and write mock policy resolutions to address current issues at regional conferences
 Organized the largest ever Centennial High School Model U.N. Conference (CHSMUNC) in its history of eight years to provide
a professional Model U.N. experience for 300 students across Maryland
Girl Up Club – Founder & Co-President 2015 – Present
 Plan and lead bi-weekly meetings that feature educational presentations and service activities
 Raised over $2,000 by organizing school-wide fundraisers such as movie screenings and community yard sales
 Served on the Executive Board for the DC-Maryland-Virginia Girl Up Coalition to design a resourceful website for members
in the area and organize region-wide calls that helped other girls hold successful fundraisers
 Selected as a mainstage speaker for the 2017 Girl Up Leadership Summit to speak for 350+ girls in attendance
Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneurs – Chief Marketing Officer 2016– Present
 Manage all marketing aspects for a national student entrepreneurship competition by directing social media outreach,
developing strategic relationships with non-profits, and connecting with educators around the country
 Present about the Blue Ocean Strategy to high school students across Maryland interested in entrepreneurship
 Oversaw the registration of over 300 students from 18 states and 3 countries in the 2017 competition
1,000 Dreams Fund – Student Advisor 2016 – Present
 Organize seasonal fundraisers to fund college scholarships for young women in the U.S.
 Raise awareness for grant opportunities through social media promotion and community outreach
National Honor Society – Vice President 2016 – Present
 Coordinate service events in the Howard County community and completed 40 hours of community service
 Co-lead the planning committee for WorldFest, a community cultural diversity event that welcomes over 300 attendees
from across the county each year
Junior Achievement Rising Women Program – Participant 2015 – 2016
 Worked with fellow young female entrepreneurs in Howard County over 3 months to launch a small business and learn
about leadership in a business context
WORK EXPERIENCE
Howard County Council – Intern 2017 - Present
 Manage the public relations for the office by creating district-wide newsletters for constituents
 Conduct in-depth research on local legislation and analyze the impact of women’s participation in politics
Zen Garden Asian Cuisine – Hostess 2017 - Present
 Serve as the face of the restaurant by welcoming customers, setting tables, and placing take-out orders
 Create promotional flyers and web advertisements to publish on social media accounts

AWARDS AND HONORS

Coastal America Foundation North American Ocean Art Contest finalist 2014
National PTA Reflections Honorable Mention Award in Visual Arts 2015
Maryland Future Business Leaders of America Conference, Third Place in Digital Design and Promotion 2015
Howard County Women’s History Month Essay Contest High School Winner 2016
Published in the Spring Edition of Celebrating Art’s art journal, with High Merit award 2016
National High School Model Arab League Conference Distinguished Delegate Award 2016
Yang Ming International Adolescents Painting Competition Bronze Medal & Published Artwork 2016
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Northeast Region-at-Large Silver Key 2017
Recipient of the Asia Group scholarship for Running Start’s Young Women’s Political Leadership Program 2017