Welcome!
Welcome to my portfolio! I'm Akhila Kolisetty, a senior at Northwestern University, double majoring in Political Science and Economics. I studied abroad for a full year at the London School of Economics (LSE), where I took classes in Government, Economics, and Economic History.
I am a writer and communications professional, especially passionate about leveraging social media for social change. I have helped several non-profits and student organizations market and brand themselves more effectively through social media and digital campaigns. My background in journalism, blogging, online tools and technologies, and website/graphic design all come in handy in the new media world.
I am also an international human rights activist and development advocate, having studied human rights, genocide, criminal justice, governance, and development economics in the classroom. I am particularly interested in post-conflict reconstruction and international justice, and am currently writing a Political Science honors thesis on transitional justice in Sierra Leone and Rwanda. I am the Co-President of Amnesty International's chapter at Northwestern and while at LSE, helped start a student microfinance consulting non-profit called the Student Microfinance Development Initiative.
I am graduating this June and am actively seeking a full-time position in the communications, non-profit, or legal fields. Please feel free to explore this website to learn more about me. You will find my resume, portfolio, and blog. You'll also find my contact information below. Thanks for visiting!