BKPeace and Security Research Assistant
Aspiring Policy Specialist
I'm a dedicated student and research assistant focused on peace and security, eager to build my skills and make a difference.
Work samples
Discover my diverse community engagement efforts to drive meaningful impact.
Project Pratidhwani
About me
I'm a dedicated student and research assistant focused on peace and security, eager to build my skills and make a difference.
I am Bidisha Kaphle, an incoming Public Policy candidate at Carnegie Mellon. I have worked in various research projects as a Peace and Security Research Assistant while actively engaging in various leadership roles, including president of the United Nations Association Soka Chapter. I am passionate about community engagement and honing my skills in project management and research.
Experience
Peace and Security Research Assistant
Soka University of America · Oct 2022 – Present
President
United Nations Association (UNA) Soka Chapter · Mar 2023 – Present
Admissions Operations Assistant
Enrollment Services; Soka University of America · Oct 2024 – Present
Program Development Intern
Alcardo Andrews Foundation · June – Aug 2025
Policy Research Intern
National Policy Forum; Nepal · Aug – Nov 2024
Project Co-Lead
Soka Alternative Spring Break (ASB) · Nov 2023- May 2024
Founder and Project Director
Project Pratidhwani · May – July 2023
Education
Soka University of America
BA in Liberal Arts | Focus: International Studies · Class of 2026
Universidad de Barcelona
Study Abroad · Class of 2025
Carnegie Mellon University
MS in Public Policy and Management · Class of 2028
Skills
Community EngagementProject ManagementCross-Functional CommunicationEnglishSpanishNepaliHindiSlate CRMPeopleSoftStataZoomMacOSGoogle SuiteMicrosoft ExcelLightroom
Project Pratidhwani
Overview
What I've accomplished
I secured a grant from the Pacific Basin Research Center to lead a project that provided alternative educational channels about the most common taboo topics in Nepali schools and communities.
Outcome
I facilitated conversations on victim restoration among women of suburban Nepal, aiding their understanding of support avilable support to combat gender based violance.