1. Zara L. Juneja
Washington DC/New Delhi
Education______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tufts University, School of Arts and Sciences, Somerville, MA, USA (2010- 2014)
B.A. in International Relations (Major) & Communications Media Studies (Minor), GPA 3.84
IES Abroad, Paris Business & International Affairs Program, Paris, France (January-May 2013) GPA 4.0
Relevant Courses; Emerging Markets & Devpt Strategies, US Foreign Policy in the Middle East, International Economics, South Asian Urban
History, Globalization & Social Change, Palestinian Literature, Political Philosophy, Narrative & Documentary Practice
Honors & Awards_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Phi Beta Kappa (National Academic Honors Society); Summa Cum Laude (Latin Honors, highest distinction); High Honors in Senior Honors
Thesis: State Administration of Urban Poor in Mumbai; Certificate in Global Leadership Studies, IES Paris BIA, 2013; Dean’s List all
semesters, Tufts University, 2010-2014
Work Experience______________________________________________________________________________ _________________
Confederation of Indian Industry (Washington D.C.) Executive, July 2014 – June 2015 (Expected)
• Coordinate bilateral initiatives to promote enhanced trade, commercial and strategic ties between India and the U.S. and Canada
• Lead data collection, analysis and report design for CII Reports: Indian Roots American Soil; and Business & Investment Climate in US
• Monitor and evaluate policy developments in India-U.S. and India-Canada relations
Financial Times (New Delhi) Journalism Intern, July – August 2013
• Covered press conferences and media launches as FT representative, prepared synopsis notes for SA Bureau Chief Victor Mallet
• Conducted background research and communications for current news stories, engaged in on-site research
Ananta Aspen Centre (New Delhi), Foreign Policy Intern, May – July 2013
• Authored report on India-Israeli relations for Indo-Israeli Track II Dialogue to be held in Jerusalem, October 2013
• Prepared concept proposals and recommendation reports for Roundtable discussions (e.g. Indian Defence Procurement Policy)
• Revamped Aspen India communications strategy; Redesigned website template; Compiled & co-authored Annual Report
Ann Scott Associates (London), Public Relations Intern, Summer 2012
•Managed media client coverage in luxury travel realm; Created monthly portfolios using global PR Cision Point Software
•Developed plan for ASA online blogging forum and managed media contact database
United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan (New Delhi), Communications Intern, Summer 2011
•Reported on UNIC events; Supported in event planning and publicity campaigns; Collaborated with Editorial board for UN Newsletter
•Revamped UNIC outreach program; Managed social networking forums; Maintained media contact databases
Leadership Experience_______________ ___________________________________________________________________________
Chair, South Asian Political Action Committee (Somerville, MA, USA), 2011-2014
• Lead organization to conceptualize and execute campus-wide events like Speaker Series and Roundtable Forums
• Publish bi-monthly blog and incite online dialogue on social, economic, political issues pertinent to region
Publicity Coordinator, Center for South Asian and Indian Ocean Studies (Somerville, MA, USA), 2013 – 2014
• Coordinate and implement effective publicity campaign for on-campus lecture/seminar series and conference events
• Strategize, liason and manage online publicity through social networking forums
Paris Business Ambassador, International Education for Students (IES) Abroad, 2013 – 2014
• Nominated by IES Paris staff to liaison with prospective and admitted students of IES Abroad Programs
• Organize and assist in campus-wide events and web-based forums to promote study abroad opportunities
Member, Building Understanding through International Learning and Development: India (USA; Tamil Nadu, India), 2010-2013
•Established solar-powered Computer Center and E-learning program in partnership with Payir, SELCO and AID India
•Fundraised through grant writing and campus-wide events; Engaged in M &E assessment of project sustainability
President, Student Council of The British School (New Delhi, India), 2009-2010
• Elected by student body. Led Student Council, organized school activities and served as liaison between students & administration
Skills & Interests________________________________________________________________________________________________
Language: Fluent in English, Proficient in French and Hindi; Computer: MacOS, Microsoft Office (Excel & Powerpoint,) Final Cut Film
Editing, Adobe Design, Social Media, Wordpress Blogging, PR Cision Point, ArcGIS Mapping
Interests; International Policy, Urban development, Travel, Media, Writing, Photography, Social Entrepreneurship