Anita Shinde

www.anitashinde.weebly.com (909) 697-6903 anita.shinde@mnsu.edu

EDUCATION
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Minnesota State University, Mankato
Professional School Counseling, M.S., Present-2018
University of Minnesota, Twin Citities
Completed 15 graduate credits towards Youth Development Leadership, M.Ed., 2014-2015
University of California, Riverside
Public Policy, B.A., emphasis in social/cultural/family policy, 2013
EXPERIENCE
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Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN.
August 2016-Present
Graduate Assistant, Asian American Affairs
Serve as a voice and administer programs designed to promote equal access, opportunity and
cultural diversity of Asian American students at Minnesota State Mankato
Lata Medical Research Foundation, Nagpur, India
October 2013
Lead Toxicity Educator/ Researcher
Prepared and presented material to create awareness on the exposure of lead toxicity in youth
Active Minds, Inc., Washington, D.C.
February 2011- March 2013
Student Advisory Committee/ National Representative
Organized, facilitated and presented about leadership/team-building and stigma of mental
illness at national level, mentored 15 chapters across the nation
Syllabus Initiative Committee, Riverside, CA.
November 2011- March 2013
Founder/Chair
Oversaw committee, marketed/presented/communicated campus wide policy change
implementation strategies for psychological services to faculty and students
AVC/Dean of Students, Riverside, CA.
November 2010-February 2012
Program Presenter
Educated youth and academic professionals on implementing and maintaining a mentally
healthy lifestyle/facilitated group discussions on Mental Health
Researched, recruited, trained, interviewed and supervised volunteers, developed events
(Suicide Awareness, Leadership Networking, Body Image, Stigma of Mental Illness)