Emily Carr

I am a values driven, empathetic and engaged advocate for the rights of women and girls. Having recently completed my degree in Politics and International Relations, I am now looking for an opportunity to put my skills and enthusiasm to work with a forward thinking and focused organization. I would thrive in advocacy and campaign positions in which I can deliver results and make a difference.

CARDIFF STUDENT’S UNION. CARDIFF, UK 

August 2022 - July 2022

Women’s Officer of Cardiff Student’s Union 

Cardiff Student’s Union represents over 33,000 students enrolled at Cardiff University. My role was to represent female students, promote the interests of marginalised students, lobby for change across the University and plan a range of campaigns.

• I developed and negotiated policy aimed at addressing the elimination of sexual violence on campuses. Engaging international audiences, organizations, and Nobel Prize winner Amanda Nguyễn.

  Collaborating with Cosmopolitan and BBC Wales covering the work being done.

• I networked with national and international groups resulting in the role being recognised in political circles and as a result have been invited to manage national events such as Reclaim the Night
• Introduced reforms, such as a shift establishing community forums, with a revitalised approach on matters like harm reduction and safety of Trans and Non-Binary students. My proposals have contributed to the introduction of drug testing kits and diversifying influential student forums such as Cardiff University’s Feminist Society.

EXPLAIN THE ASTERISKS. BURLINGTON, USA April 2022 

Political Organiser, Policy Coordinator, and, Speaker

Explain the Asterisks is an American organisation working across the United States aiming to end college campus based sexual violence by centering survivor experiences and voices policy reform on campus, state, and federal levels. The University of Vermont has gained international attention for widespread sexual violence perpetuated by members of powerful Fraternities and athletes at the college. 

• Co-organised a national walkout attended by over 1,000 students in under 2 weeks. I managed and liaised with representative organisations and working with local press.

  I also spoke at the event to rally attendees to support our proposals.

• I was part of the team that created a 5-year plan aimed at directly challenging the organisation’s handling of sexual and racial violence via preventative initiatives. I proposed that due to the strong presence and influence of this organisation, community members should hold annual meetings to discuss yearly progress, and this continues to take place. 

RALEIGH INTERNATIONAL. PATISWARA, NEPAL February 2020- April 2020

Volunteer, Logistics, Health Educator, and, Team Coordinator

Raleigh International is an NGO that deploys young adults to remote areas across the world to facilitate community projects to create long-lasting positive impact.

• Deployed to live and work with local community to understand their priorities and cultural values.

  Through this engagement, I was responsible for managing a campaign for International Women’s Day event in the area to discuss gendered issues of violence, period poverty and sexual health. 

• I worked with local communities and regional providers by managing logistics to direct healthcare supplies and construction equipment as part of taking the lead on WASH projects to improve access to clean water, improve health facilities and sanitation. 
• Contributed to co-develop projects in partnership with local communities to achieve long term change.

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS 

RENT STRIKE. CARDIFF, UK 

October 2020- March 2021

Co-Organiser, Social Media Manager and, Spokesperson 

Cardiff Rent Strike was a political group established by students at Cardiff University in response to financial and housing issues exacerbated by COVID-19 that the University failed to address.

• Co-established a group that challenged the University to revise housing procedures during the pandemic. Ultimately securing, £40 million for Welsh Universities that was split into COVID relief funds worth £250 for students and rent rebates for eligible students.
• I took the lead on negotiations with the University, created objectives, led the social media account, and communicated with the media.

YOUTH STRIKES FOR CLIMATE | UK STUDENT CLIMATE NETWORK.

BRIGHTON, UK 

February 2017 - April 2020

Climate Change Officer, Event Coordinator and, Lobbyist

Youth Strikes for Climate are an international organisation focused on environmental issues. Known for large protests and successful policy work with governments and NGOs globally

• I supported the coordination and planning of large-scale marches that received national attention by planning routes, mitigating risks and create rapport with local businesses to support our work.
• Part of the team that effectively lobbied politicians to act in response to the climate crisis. I personally petitioned and spoke at the 2019 Trade Union Conference.

  This conference saw the successful motion for the first 30-minute stoppage of work in solidarity with climate strike in Trade Union history.

Cardiff University. Cardiff, UK

September 2020- July 2023

BSc Econ in Politics and International Relations | 2:1 

University of Vermont. Vermont, USA

January 2022- May 2022

Political Science Major | GPA: 3.6