Alton Wang

is a sophomore at Wesleyan University interested in politics, technology, web & graphic design, and advertising.

Los Angeles, CA and Middletown, CT

Experience

  • Chair, Community Committee

    Wesleyan Student Assembly, May 2013—Present

    The Community Committee of the Student Assembly at Wesleyan University is responsible for managing a few hundred student groups, providing resources and help to those groups, address issues of diversity, inclusion, and social justice, as well as work on improving ties and relations with the community at large.

  • Development and Outreach Intern

    Human Rights Watch, May 2013—Present

    "[This] internship will primarily focus[es] on: writing acknowledgment letters and other correspondence; executing special events and outreach initiatives; database management; and collaborating with the organization's community of volunteers and advocates." (Via HRW Website)

  • Website Technical Assitant

    Wesleyan University New Media Lab, October 2012—Present

    Worked in Wesleyan University's Information Technology Services, New Media Lab division to assit the Lab in maintaining and building out the University's website, amongst other new media responsibilities.

Education

  • Wesleyan University

    Government and Sociology Majors, Expected 2016

    Wesleyan University is a liberal arts college located in Middletown, Connecticut. My intended majors are government, with a concentration in International Politics, as well as Sociology. I also intend to puruse a Certificate in International Relations.

  • Arcadia High School

    Salutatorian, Class of 2012

    Arcadia High School is a four year high school located in Arcadia, California in the San Gabriel Valley.