Tarni Hewage
College Station, TX
amhfrisco2001@tamu.edu
Education
Texas A&M University - College Station, TX Graduation in May 2023
Economics (B.S.) & Political Science (B.A.)
Minor in Philosophy
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Publications
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“A Market-Oriented Approach to Supply Chain Security”, Security Challenges, The Institute for Regional Security, Dec 2020
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“Hong Kong Hardball”, The International Journal for Sports Policy and Politics, Apr 2021
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Professional and Leadership Experience
University Writing Center – Writing consultant August 2020 - Present
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Assists undergraduate and graduate student with writing, presenting, and research concerns
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Attends weekly meetings to discuss how to improve tutoring methods and writing skills
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Provides students with constructive feedback on their work and acts as a sounding board
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Economic Statecraft Program – Student Research Assistant January 2020 - August 2021
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Collaborated to create a Chinese economic statecraft database for the Department of Defense
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Co-authored and published a paper about supply-chain security
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Co-authored a paper about Chinese economic statecraft
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Cooperates with Dr. Will Norris and fellow undergraduates to execute an economic statecraft conference for policymakers in D.C. in September 2021
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Establishes funding and endowment plan for Economic Statecraft Program for next 1-5 years
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Aggie Minority Women in Law – President January 2020 - Present
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Founded organization for minority women pursuing law at Texas A&M University
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Manages organization finances, transactions, and bank accounts
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Provides financial help for members in order to participate in the organization
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Approves of financial requests of officers
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Organizes weekly executive meetings and biweekly member meetings
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Coordinates with each director to accomplish tasks and update the president
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Economic development – Teaching assistant January 2021 – May 2021
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Volunteers to tutor undergraduates in economic development and related models and theories
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Coordinates with fellow TAs to create study sessions
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Holds office hours for questions and conversations about economic development
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The Battalion– Senate Reporter January 2020 – August 2021
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Attends every senate meeting and writes coverage for The Battalion
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Contacts senators for opinions and information, as well as members of the student body
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Reads resolutions in depth to provide details in articles
Awards and Certifications
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University Scholar (since Summer 2020)
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Aggie Research Scholar (Spring 2020 & Fall 2020)
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Dean’s list student
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CRLA International Tutor Training Program Certification (Tutor, level 1, Fall 2020)