1. Will J. Constant
249 North Center Street | Orange, NJ | +1 (862)-576-4670 | wcj221@lehigh.edu
|https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-constant-991001152/
EDUCATION
Lehigh University, Bethlehem Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts: Joint International Relations & Economics Expected May 2021
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science Expected May 2021
Certificate: Global Citizenship Program
EXPERIENCE
CivLab: Civic Scholars May 2019- Present
Currently an intern in a program at Lehigh University where we develop experience in civic engagement and policy
-I conduct research and work with community leaders at Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley to advocate
for policies that aim to tackle the social issues of the Allentown community
-Attend meetings and interact with key players such as probation officers, the NAACP, and ACLU to determine
possible alternatives and lobbying for criminal justice reform.
Diversity Recruitment Intern May 2019- Present
Tasked with working directly with the Diversity Recruitment team to achieve a goal of providing diverse/ low-
income students with opportunities to attend a top tier institute.
- Facilitate diversity programs: DAP Program, ACE, and D-Life Weekend
- Sit in on admissions panels and represent the student body of Lehigh University/the Office of Admission
- Coordinating logistics for the diversity recruitment programming
NJ SEEDS June 2017-August 2017
⮚ Provided aid to teachers and mentored high-achieving, low income middle school students attending a private school
through a preparation program over the summer
⮚ Also coordinated events for students to learn and foster learning techniques to excel in tough environments due to lack of
economic resources.
LEADERSHIP
Lehigh Student Senate
Committee Chair Sept 2018-May 2019
⮚ Served as the chair for the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Lehigh Student Senate, an elected office that I will
use in order to increase and help create a more cohesive campus environment.
Vice President May 2019-Present
Currently serving with the goal of creating and upholding the standards of effective leaders in our University's student
government. It is my mission to make sure our senators are at the forefront of ensuring that the needs and the voices of the
students on our campus are heard and acted upon.
I oversee the workings of all Campus Life Committees, co-chair Administrative Board meetings, and attend Lehigh
University Board of Trustees meeting
Black Student Union, VP of Social Change May 2019-Present
Responsible for the activities that will enlighten membership on political issues.
To secure speakers or plan activities that will provoke awareness of local, national, and international political issues and
the effects upon the Black community, past and present.
To inform and advocate the key social issues in that may affect the Black community on Lehigh University’s campus.
SKILLS
Language
French: Limited Working Proficiency
Haitian Creole : Native or Bilingual proficiency
Spanish: limited working proficiency
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
High Impact Experience Opportunity Award May 2019
-A highly selective grant to research and tackle social issues in order to impact the lives of others.
Global Citizenship Program Sept 2017-Present
-Selected to participate in a cohort that prepares students for engaged living in a culturally diverse and rapidly changing world and be a global advocate.
