Aditi Singh Tharran

Emerging public policy and governance professional with a strong academic foundation in Political Science and Economics, pursuing UPSC Civil Services to contribute to transparent, inclusive governance and national administration. Simultaneously aspiring to doctoral research in political science or public policy, focusing on youth empowerment, sustainable development, and multilateral cooperation. Demonstrated experience in international youth diplomacy, climate leadership, cultural diplomacy, and community development, with a mission-driven commitment to strengthening good governance frameworks for social and economic advancement.

Culture and Soft Power Representative - Indian Youth Diplomacy Forum (IYDF) - Remote

(2024-08)

IYDF x South Asia Speaks

• Represent India's cultural and soft power narrative within South Asian diplomatic discourse at IYDF forums.
• Contributed to discussions on 'The Coming Together of SAARC', promoting regional cooperation and multilateral dialogue.
• Actively engaged in policy discussions on youth empowerment, cultural diplomacy, and South Asia's geopolitical identity.

Climate Leadership Trainee - Global Alliance of Universities on Climate (GAUC) - Davos, Switzerland (Remote)

(2023-07 - 2025-03)

Strategically supported by UNESCO

• Completed the 'Climate x' Leadership Training Program 2023 — an interdisciplinary program for emerging leaders aligned with the 1.5°C climate target.
• Developed cross-SDG competencies linking climate action (SDG 13) with all 16 other Sustainable Development Goals ahead of COP28 UAE.
• Contributed to global youth climate advocacy, policy ideation, and the net-zero knowledge ecosystem.

Content Creator - Meta (Threads) - Remote

(2025-03)

Digital Media

• Create and curate policy-oriented, culturally rich, and governance-focused content for a growing audience on Threads.
• Blend literary writing with public discourse on issues of youth policy, diplomacy, governance, and social development.

Restaurant Partner (Entrepreneur) - Zomato & Swiggy - The Greens IT Park, Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun – 248001

(2025-01)

• Managing restaurant partnerships on Zomato (ID: 21652259) and Swiggy (ID: 1022309), demonstrating entrepreneurial initiative and operational management.
• Overseeing digital presence, customer engagement, and service delivery in a competitive food-tech marketplace.

Intern - International Model United Nations (IMUN)

(2024-09 - 2024-11)

International Diplomacy & Youth Governance

• Assisted in organizing and facilitating IMUN sessions, supporting delegate preparation and committee management.
• Deepened understanding of multilateral diplomacy, United Nations frameworks, and international policy negotiation.

Fundraising Intern - Muskurahat Foundation - Mumbai Metropolitan Region

(2023-07 - 2024-06)

• Led fundraising campaigns for child welfare and community development initiatives across Mumbai.
• Developed stakeholder communication, donor outreach, and social media fundraising strategies.

Honorary Reporter - Korea.net — Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) - New Delhi, Delhi, India

(2022-05 - 2023-05)

• Reported on Korean culture, bilateral India-Korea relations, and cultural exchange for the official Korean government platform.
• Contributed to soft power diplomacy through cross-cultural storytelling and journalistic content.

Podcaster & Content Creator - Arré (U Digital Content Pvt Ltd) - New Delhi, Delhi, India

(2022-10 - 2023-03)

• Produced podcast episodes on social, cultural, and policy themes for one of India's leading digital content platforms.

College Ambassador — Gold Medal Recipient - Techfest, IIT Bombay - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

(2023-06 - 2024-06)

• Served as College Ambassador for Asia's largest Science & Technology festival, driving institutional participation and representation.
• Awarded Gold Medal for outstanding ambassadorial performance.

Youth Ambassador - Viral Fission - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

(2022-03 - 2023-01)

• Represented the organization as a campus youth ambassador, driving community engagement and awareness campaigns.

College Societies & Extracurricular Leadership - Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi - New Delhi, Delhi, India

(2021-11 - 2024-06)

• Member, EcoSoc (Economics Society) — Engaged in academic debates, economic conclaves, and policy discussions.
• Management Coordinator, Libaas — The Fashion Society — Led event management, fashion shows, and cross-cultural programming.
• Chess Team Member — Represented college at inter-college chess tournaments.
• Chess Organizing Committee Member — Coordinated the college's inter-school chess tournament.

Social Media Marketing Intern - Younity.in

(2022-01 - 2022-01)

Marketing Intern - Tutedude

(2022-02 - 2022-03)

Swellcaster & Podcaster - Swell

(2022-01 - 2022-04)

Creator - Pinterest

(2024-07 - 2025-01)

Urja, SGGSCC Campus Ambassador - IIT Delhi

(2022-02 - 2022-02)

Master of Arts (MA) - Political Science with Apprenticeship - Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) (2025-01)

BA (Honours) - Economics - Zakir Husain Delhi College, University of Delhi (2021-11 - 2024-06)

Minor - English Language & Literature - University of Delhi (2021-11 - 2024-07)

A2 Level Certification - Korean Language - Korean Culture Centre | Korean Embassy India (2023-06 - 2023-07)

A1 Level Certification - Korean Language - Korean Culture Centre India (2023-02 - 2023-05)