Resume

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Summary

Meher Mujtehdi Syeda

With a strong foundation in Public Administration and Law, I bring a unique blend of analytical, organizational and advocacy skills to drive meaningful change. My experience spans legal research, policy development, grant writing and community engagement, complemented by a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. I am passionate about empowering communities, fostering equity and delivering impactful solutions through strategic planning and collaboration.

  • Little Rock, AR
  • contactme@mehersyeda.com

Education

M.P.A., Public Administration

Spring 2025 (Expected)

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, AR

Focus Areas: Public Administration, Community Service, Public Policy, Social Equity, HR, Conflict Management, Grant Writing.

LL.B., Law

2015

Pendekanti Law College, Osmania University

Focus Areas: Constitutional Law, Criminal and Civil Procedures, Contract Law, Family Law and Legal Research, with a strong emphasis on Human Rights and Environmental Law.

B.A., Public Administration

2012

University College For Women (Autonomous), Osmania University

Focus Areas: Public Policy, Governance, Administrative Law and Community Development, with additional expertise in Budgeting, Leadership and Policy Analysis.

Volunteering Experience

Volunteer for Community Services

2017

Sani Welfare Foundation, Hyderabad, India

Skills acquired: Coordinating community services, managing volunteer teams, event organization

Professional Experience

Graduate Assistant

2024 – Present

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

  • Worked under the supervision of Dr. Michaela E. Abbott
  • Acquired skills in curriculum analysis, research, data collection and presentation

Graduate Assistant

2023 – 2024

Survey Research Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

  • Worked under the supervision of Dr. Derek Slagle
  • Gained expertise in survey design, statistical analysis and qualitative research methodologies

Associate Corporate Lawyer

2022 – 2023

Labyrinth Global Solutions, Hyderabad, India

  • Handled legal documentation, case preparation and client counseling

Junior Counsel

2018 – 2021

Volks Phantom IP Solutions Private Limited, Hyderabad, India

  • Maintained records, prepared cases and provided client counseling

Junior Counsel

2017 – 2018

Vivek and Associates, Hyderabad, India

  • Gained experience in legal documentation, case preparation and presenting arguments

Junior Counsel

2017

Ali Farooq Advocates and Associates, Hyderabad, India

  • Handled dictations, case preparation, representation and filing cases