Gogate Project Assistant CC — File 25-1542

Mihika Gogate [email removed] • [phone removed] • https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihika-gogate-34b48b209/ EDUCATION                                                                                                                        SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY​ MAY 2025 B.A. Political Science , B.A. International Relations Dean’s Scholarship, SU Orange Distinction Award, Michael D. Schneider Award, Dean’s List All Semesters, Political Science Department Award (Fall 2023) Relevant Coursework: Political Analysis, American National Government & Politics, International Relations, International Law, Qualitative Research Methods, Critical Research, People, Power, and Politics. GENEVA SCHOOL OF DIPLOMACY & INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ​ FEB-MAY 2024​ Short Term Credit Course in International Relations​ ●​ Completed Master’s Level Coursework (Geopolitics, International Jurisprudence, International Law) MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT)​ AUG 2023-MARCH 2024 Professional Certification Course in Cybersecurity Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, WordPress, Qualtrics XM, LexisNexis, LegiStorm, Data Analysis Languages: English, Marathi, French, Hindi PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                                                                                           ISSUE ONE - NON- PROFIT DEMOCRACY REFORM GROUP: WASHINGTON, D.C.​ OCT 2024-MAY 2025 LEGISLATIVE INTERN ●​ Drafted and submitted 40+ Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations requests to secure increased funding for election security grants across all 50 states. ●​ Tracked federal and state policy developments, composed several internal memos to inform advocacy strategies. ●​ Maintained detailed outreach logs and databases to support strategic engagement with Congressional offices and coalition partners. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY MAXWELL-IN-DC: WASHINGTON, D.C.​ SEPT-DEC 2024 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (WORK STUDY) ​ ​ ●​ Curated and scheduled digital communications to enhance public visibility and promote student engagement. ●​ Assisted with event logistics for public briefings and speaker panels, including scheduling, documentation and material presentation. ●​ Provided general administrative support including database management and internal coordination. THE ADVANCE GROUP- GOVT. LOBBYING FIRM: NEW YORK, NY (REMOTE)​ JUNE-AUG 2024​ POLITICAL CONSULTING INTERN ●​ Conducted policy and data analysis on equitable housing and climate policy for labor unions, nonprofits, and corporate stakeholders. ●​ Tracked meeting agendas, public comments, and policy recommendations for all NYC Borough Board Meetings. ●​ Authored a business proposal focused on sustainable infrastructure in compliance with Local Law 97 in NYC. NEW YORK PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP, SYRACUSE, NY​ AUG 2022-JAN 2023 HEAD ADVOCACY INTERN​ ​ ​ ●​ Led public outreach campaigns through social media accounts, canvassing, and tabling efforts across two campuses to promote awareness and mobilization for food insecurity and consumer protection issues. ●​ Organized a policy panel on Social Security, oversaw event logistics, speaker coordination, promotional outreach, and post-event documentation. OTHER EXPERIENCE                                                                                               NORTH CAROLINA YOUTH LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY AUG 2019-MARCH 2020 ●​ Drafted and presented a campaign finance reform bill, guiding it through committee deliberations and floor debate.