Hi, I'm Manda!
Public Affairs @ UCLA
about
I'm a third-year Public Affairs student at UCLA, currently studying abroad at Fudan University in Shanghai.
I'm interested in how people, business, and technology come together to solve problems. Through my experiences across strategy, operations, communications, and partnerships, I've discovered that I especially enjoy building relationships, improving processes, and turning ideas into action.
Outside of work and school, I love exploring new places, meeting people from different backgrounds, and learning about the world around me. I'm always looking for opportunities to challenge my perspectives and try something new!
experience
finEQUITY
Strategic Initiatives Intern | Summer 2026
Worked across growth, product communications, and operations, improving user engagement through messaging experiments and workflow automation.
Recidiviz
Growth & Impact Intern | Summer 2025
Developed fundraising communications and thought leadership pieces to support institutional partnerships and a $12M annual fundraising strategy.
San Francisco District Attorney's Office
Fellow | Summer 2024
Analyzed recidivism trends and standardized data on 10,000 victims for a public-facing dashboard, contributing recommendations for community-based reintegration.
Featured Work
Leadership & Involvement
Association of Chinese Americans | Social Chair
Managed a $30K social budget and organized social programming and large-scale events for UCLA's Chinese American student community.
Acorns | Campus Ambassador, Events
Drove student acquisition through campus activations, exceeding monthly targets by 68% and sharing engagement insights with the corporate marketing team.
Gamma Phi Beta | Member
Member of UCLA's Gamma Phi Beta sorority, participating in campus community and sisterhood activities.
education
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A. Public Affairs Expected: June 2028
Fudan University
Fall 2026 Study Abroad