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Vibi Sarina Bakshi

viovibi@gmail.com | (901) 482-7252


EDUCATION

Rhodes College, Memphis, TN

Bachelor of Arts                                                                                                                                    Expected May 2022

English, Concentration in Literature and Creative Writing & Philosophy, Concentration in Animal Ethics Double Major

Cumulative GPA: 3.67

London’s University of Goldsmiths Literature & Art Program

Dean’s List Fall 2020

Honor Roll Spring 2022


University of Montana, Missoula, MT                                                                                                  Expected May 2024

Master of Arts 

Environmental Philosophy, Concentration in Animal Ethics 

Cumulative GPA: 3.70


EXPERIENCE

Training: Ashtanga/Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training June 23-July 23 in Hilo, Hawaii certified by Donald Carner 

Training: 2018 Certification Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, Delta Groove Yoga 

Writing: Associate Writer for Rad Capital Incorporated

Medical: 2016 National Youth Leadership Forum for Medicine Alumni at University of California, Berkeley Campus 

Work:  Rhodes College Student Admissions Assistant

Internship: Property Assistant for Chandra Capital Incorporated May 2019

Blogspot: vibisarina.com 

Publication: “She Cooks Well, Too” in Alan Squire Publishing Issue 5, January 2023

https://theaspbulletin.com/she-cooks-well-too/

Publication: Manuscript reviewer for Stance, international philosophy journal

Conference Lecture: Lecturer for Climate Ethics research at Missouri University of Science and Technology’s Conference-Ethical Engineering for Sustainability, Wicked Problems, and Beyond on December 12, 2020

Russel, Oliver & Stephens Law Firm: Worked as a paralegal at largest health subrogation firm in the country May-July 2022

Youth Villages: Worked as a mentor for foster children with mental health issues May 2020-January 2022



LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES 

Serving Our Students Organization Mentor

Writer for The Bridge 

Vice Chairman of Period and Tampon Committee

South Asian Cultural Advocacy

Mock Trial (Attorney and Witness Experience)

3-time recipient of East Memphis Music Award, East Memphis Music Academy, Memphis, TN                 

Arlington Scholars Program Highlighted Student, Arlington Scholars Program, Memphis, TN                             2015-2016

Top 20 Fundraiser, Best Buddies Conference, Memphis, TN                                                                                         2016-2017                                       

Buddy Pair of the Month for October, Best Buddies International, Memphis, TN                                                     2017- 2018


SKILLS

Languages: Proficient in Hindi and Spanish 

Yoga Certification: Kundalini Specialization 

Yoga certification: Ashtanga Specialization 

Yoga Certification: Vinyasa Specialization 

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Strong communication skills (writing and public speaking)

Collaborative leadership skills


 

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