Jia Luan

Independently researched applicable law, statutes, and competing legal frameworks across multiple stakeholder groups to support international law research regarding the Nile dam crisis; produced summaries and reports for the editorial team. Organized and maintained editorial records for a cohort of 15 staff writers; conducted detailed line edits, suggested structural amendments to drafts; scheduled meetings and supported day-to-day team communications; ensured submissions of drafts so they were up-to-date and readily accessible.

Junior Editor & Researcher - Columbia Political Review - New York City

(2025-09)

• Independently researched applicable law, statutes, and competing legal frameworks across multiple stakeholder groups to support international law research regarding the Nile dam crisis; produced summaries and reports for the editorial team.
• Organized and maintained editorial records for a cohort of 15 staff writers; conducted detailed line edits, suggested structural amendments to drafts; scheduled meetings and supported day-to-day team communications; ensured submissions of drafts so they were up-to-date and readily accessible.

Research Scholar - Pioneer Academics - Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

(2023-06 - 2023-09)

2023 Pioneer Academics Summer Research Scholar (28% admit rate). Conducted mentored academic research on modernist comparative literature with Prof. Jackson (JHU), demonstrating ability to quickly grasp new concepts and think critically about them. Produced a 10-page original research subsequently peer-reviewed and published by the Scholarly Review Journal.

Community Outreach Volunteer - BCVoices - New York City

(2025-10)

• Co-coordinated large-scale tabling event from planning through execution; gathered information from ~600 community members, responded to inquiries, and filed outreach outcomes in organized spreadsheets – reporting results to team leadership in a professional and timely manner.
• Supported day-to-day communications, scheduled meetings, and filed event documents for a 50-person civic engagement event; drafted written communications and facilitated structured team coordination.

Team member - Barnard-Columbia Design for America - New York City

(2025-09)

• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary group on a year-long human-centered sustainable design project; maintained day-to-day communication with Columbia Dining staff to coordinate implementation of compostable dining resources.
• Produced drafts of written proposals and supporting documentation for university-wide sustainability plans; organized filing of required documents and prepared structured reports for stakeholder review.

Competitor - Columbia Debate Society - New York City

(2025-09)

• Competed in American & British Parliamentary formats at Temple & Brown Univ. tournaments; quickly grasped new concepts and thought critically to construct and rebut policy, theory, and value-based cases; demonstrated strong communication skills and team-orientated approach by judging 5 rounds at Columbia BIPOC.

Teaching Assistant - Landwave Education Information Consulting & Co. - Shanghai

(2025-06 - 2025-08)

Managed day-to-day communications with 20+ clients to gather information and respond to inquiries; organised and maintained detailed client records in Excel, tracked multiple deadlines, and prepared written progress reports, ensuring all files were up-to-date and readily accessible.

Nonprofit Co-leader - Half the Sky Club – Dulwich College - Shanghai

(2023-09 - 2025-03)

Organized fundraisers and community outreach initiatives for a progressive nonprofit; partnered with LUÜNA to secure donated resources campus-wide; led educational workshops for 150+ students across Grades 6–7.

Design Executive - Social Enterprise Club – Dulwich College - Shanghai

(2024-02 - 2025-01)

Co-led "Waste to Wonder" initiative: designed, documented, and implemented circular-economy model converting food waste into organic compost; Proceeds funded Kiva microloans, supporting low-income entrepreneurs.

BA - Political Science and Economics - Barnard College, Columbia University (2029-05)

IB Diploma - Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong (2025-06)