Aliha Buriro
Stafford
Summary
Professional representative with robust experience and strong commitment to delivering exceptional results. Effective at collaborating within teams and adapting to changing needs to ensure reliability and success. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and customer relations, with focus on achieving impactful outcomes. Valued for proactive approach, integrity, and ability to build lasting professional relationships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Outreach Director
Saharo (Pakistan-Focused Nonprofit)
05.2023 - Current
- Raised $50,000+ for flood relief efforts supporting medical camps, food distribution, and village rebuilding in Pakistan
- Promoted to Youth Outreach Director, leading teen engagement and volunteer recruitment initiatives
- Designed organization merchandise, contributed to website development, and spoke at community fundraisers
- Helped fund a Ramadan food bank and launch construction of a library/skill development center
- Advocated for youth involvement in humanitarian aid and cultural connection within the Pakistani diaspora
- Developed and implemented outreach strategies to enhance community engagement and awareness.
Founder
Cognitive Creations
01.2024 - Current
- Co-founded a service organization providing guided painting programs for retirement home residents, including dementia care units
- Led and trained 8–12 volunteers per session, coordinating programming for 8–14 residents at a time
- Designed adaptable art lessons tailored to residents with cognitive impairments, emphasizing patience, inclusion, and engagement
- Accumulated 48+ community service hours while fostering meaningful social connections for underserved seniors
- Developed volunteer training standards for working with dementia patients, improving program effectiveness by the second session
Representative of the College of Arts and Sciences
University of Virginia Student Council
08.2025 - Current
- Participating in student governance, policy discussions, and legislative decision-making
- Identified safety concerns and successfully advocated for policy changes
- Led cross-departmental advocacy with University Parking & Transportation Services (UPTS)
- Facilitated student engagement initiatives to enhance campus involvement and community building.
- Currently advancing policy proposals focused on campus accessibility and inclusion, including a university-wide printer-finding platform and expanded gluten-free dining options
- Apply long-term student government leadership experience to drive data-informed, student-centered policy outcomes
Clinical Shadow & Medical Assistant Intern
Easy Care Clinic
12.2023 - Current
- Shadow Dr. Shabana Qureshi in a private primary and urgent care practice serving 5–8 patients daily
- Assisted with clinical tasks including taking vitals, scheduling appointments, aiding in blood cultures, urinalysis exams, and EKGs
- Served as a medical translator for Urdu- and Sindhi-speaking patients, improving patient understanding, comfort, and trust
- Observed patient evaluations, clinical decision-making, and provider-patient communication in a multicultural healthcare setting
- Managed appointment scheduling and follow-up communications to enhance patient experience and operational efficiency.
Senior Class President
Mountain View High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Represented student voice in the county’s superintendent search process
- Elected with 60% of the vote
- Saved the school $8,000+ on senior dinner planning, reallocating funds toward a senior class gift
- Led student government initiatives, fostering leadership and engagement among peers. Generated 50 community service hours through class-wide volunteer initiatives
- Organized and facilitated school-wide events, enhancing community involvement and school spirit.
- Collaborated with faculty to address student concerns, improving communication channels within the school.
- Developed strategic plans for fundraising activities, increasing financial support for student programs.
Vice President
National Honor Society
03.2024 - 05.2025
- Served as Vice President for 355 members across junior and senior years
- Co-organized two fundraisers that established the chapter’s first-ever $500 local scholarships (2 awarded annually)
- Led initiatives that transformed meetings into interactive, community-building experiences
- Coordinated service opportunities (food drives, fun runs, fundraisers), contributing to ~5,000 total chapter service hours
- Oversaw budgeting process, ensuring financial resources aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
- Established partnerships with educational institutions, enhancing the Society's influence and reach in communities.
Vice President
DECA
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Held leadership roles for 3 of 4 years, contributing to 700%+ chapter growth (25 → 175+ members)
- Designed and implemented a structured training program for 100+ new members
- Helped send 30+ students to district and international competitions for the first time in chapter history
- Achieved 1st place countywide in Business Knowledge Matters; chapter reached Thrive Status (Top 11 of 220 VA chapters)
- Organized book drives, fundraisers, and events to offset competition costs and strengthen community engagement
Assistant Manager
7-eleven
01.2021 - Current
- In charge of ordering, training employees, schedules and day to day operations.
Youth Advisory Board Member
Aspire Leadership Consulting
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Serve on a youth-run advisory board providing student perspectives on business consulting decisions
- Contribute insights on youth engagement, branding, and community impact for local Virginia businesses
- Collaborated with diverse youth to gather insights and feedback for program development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience And Public Policy
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2029
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Stafford, VA05-2025
National Student Leaders Conference - Business and Entrepreneurship
Yale University
Skills
- Leadership in small or large groups
- Customer support
- Business development
- Market research
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Customer relations
- Performance improvement
- Needs analysis
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Sindhi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Representative of the College of Arts and Sciences
University of Virginia Student Council
08.2025 - Current
Senior Class President
Mountain View High School
08.2024 - 05.2025
Youth Advisory Board Member
Aspire Leadership Consulting
06.2024 - 06.2025
Vice President
National Honor Society
03.2024 - 05.2025
Founder
Cognitive Creations
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Shadow & Medical Assistant Intern
Easy Care Clinic
12.2023 - Current
Youth Outreach Director
Saharo (Pakistan-Focused Nonprofit)
05.2023 - Current
Vice President
DECA
08.2022 - 05.2025
Assistant Manager
7-eleven
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience And Public Policy
University of Virginia
International Baccalaureate Diploma -
Mountain View High School
National Student Leaders Conference - Business and Entrepreneurship
Yale University