Sruthi GARIMELLA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Student Researcher
Babel Initiative
Menton, France
2025.11 - Current
- Carried out 1 week of ethnographic field research in Türkiye
- Conducted extensive literature reviews, enhancing overall knowledge base.
Student Photographer
The Menton Times
Menton, France
2025.09 - Current
- Served as a student photographer for Sciences Po campus de Menton's student newspaper (The Menton Times)
- Selected photographs to accompany articles while ensuring Creative Creative commons licensing
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines
Student Debater
Menton Debate Society
Menton, France
2025.09 - Current
- Developed proficiency in British Parliamentary Debate
- Competed in Berlin Open 2025 Tournament
Gwinnett Youth Commission Advisor
Gwinnett County Government
Lawrenceville, GA, United States
2024.06 - 2025.05
- Worked alongside Communications department staff to help run Gwinnett Youth Commission
- Prepared leadership and team building activities for Youth Commission cohort
- Public Relations subcommittee advisor
Fall Campaign Fellow
Au for Georgia
Johns Creek, GA, United States
2023.09 - 2024.11
- Worked to re-elect Dr. Michelle Au to State HD-50
- Directed canvassing efforts
Campaign Volunteer
Ashwin Ramaswami for State Senate
Johns Creek, United States
2024.05 - 2024.11
- Worked to elect Ashwin Ramaswami to Georgia Senate District 48.
- Developed proficiency in election canvassing tools
Gwinnett Youth Commissioner
Gwinnett County Government
Lawrenceville, GA
2023.06 - 2024.05
- Project manager for team project on preventing drug abuse among teens in Gwinnett County
- Conducted program outreach to 4-H organization
- Delivered Speeches for county audience and governmental figures
High School Summer Boot Camp Intern
Office of Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8)
Washington, D.C.
2022.07
- Completed a two-week internship in the office of US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
- Learned the inner workings of a Congressional Office
- Attended Lobbying meetings and drafted memos
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Government
Sciences Po
Paris (Menton Campus) 2025.09 -
Bachelor of Arts -
Columbia University
New York, NY, United States 2025.09 -
High School -
Peachtree Ridge High School
Suwanee, GA, United States 2021.08 - 2025.05
Languages
English
Native
French
Elementary (A2)
Telugu
Beginner
Accomplishments
Georgia Governor's Honors Program (GHP) Finalist
1st Place in Animal Sciences category at Gwinnett County Regional Science Fair (2023), Georgia Science & Engineering Fair (GSEF) Project with 4th Honors (2023), Ridge Outstanding Achievement Recognition AP World & AP European History Award (2023), Ridge Outstanding Achievement Recognition Accelerated SPIRE AP Biology & Research Award (2023), AP Scholar with Distinction Award (2024)
Timeline
Student Researcher
Babel Initiative
2025.11 - Current
Student Photographer
The Menton Times
2025.09 - Current
Student Debater
Menton Debate Society
2025.09 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Government
Sciences Po
2025.09 -
Bachelor of Arts -
Columbia University
2025.09 -
Gwinnett Youth Commission Advisor
Gwinnett County Government
2024.06 - 2025.05
Campaign Volunteer
Ashwin Ramaswami for State Senate
2024.05 - 2024.11
Fall Campaign Fellow
Au for Georgia
2023.09 - 2024.11
Gwinnett Youth Commissioner
Gwinnett County Government
2023.06 - 2024.05
High School Summer Boot Camp Intern
Office of Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8)
2022.07
High School -
Peachtree Ridge High School
2021.08 - 2025.05