(254) 449-1199 Rachel Sondgeroth rsondger@asu.

edu

SUMMARY
A self-motivated, equity-driven educator with 3+ years non-profit and event coordinating experience. Proven success in strategic
outreach leading to a 42% increase in event attendance and ongoing partnerships in current role. Imaginative and organized with
a sound proficiency in streamlining processes, expanding organizational capacity, and promoting internal sustainability.
EDUCATION

Arizona State University

BA, Double Major: Religious Studies /Global Studies Dec. 2019

AWARD & HONORS

• Dean's List 2015–2018 • Steve and Margaret Forster Scholarship 2015-2016

• Barack Obama Scholars May 2015 – Dec. 2019 Value: $2,000
• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Student Leader 2019 • Center for the Study for Religion and Conflict Fellow 2018
Value: $1,000
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Arizona State University Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict
Research Fellow

• Studied cultural, political, and religious practices of scheduled casts in India under Dr. Uttaran Dutta
• Researched, compiled and organized database of books, articles, and newspaper clippings related to subject matter

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ASU Project Humanities Tempe, AZ

Student Communications/ Outreach Coordinator May 2016 – Present
• Coordinating an average of 10 events per semester with up to 900 in attendance by managing logistics,
researching and facilitating communication between prospective venues, speakers, media outlets and
targeted audiences
• Optimizing protocols for marketing and event-planning through the creation of centralized resources such as
GANNT charts, marketing timelines, a collaborative spreadsheet for yearly event planning logistics, and
comprehensive databases of venues, partners, and media contacts
• Supervising tasks of volunteers and high school interns on the Events team, training new hires and serving
as interim Coordinator as needed
• Writing materials for grants, donation requests, and sponsorship packets, resulting in $50,000 worth of
revenue in monetary and in-kind donations
Interfaith Youth Core
Coach July 2017- May 2018
• Participating in highly competitive, week long interfaith training program in Chicago, IL leading up to Co-
facilitating multiple breakout sessions at Summer 2017 Interfaith Leadership Institute
• Liaising interfaith resources between Interfaith Youth Core, ASU, and interfaith campus clubs over the U.S.
 Sun Devils Are Better Together Tempe, AZ

President Aug. 2016 – Dec. 2018

• Designing and implementing programs, conferences and professional development workshops on campus
and within the community on the following subjects: Interfaith Literacy, Leading Religiously Diverse
Organizations, and Executing Interfaith Programming
• Overseeing all financial operations such as fundraising, filing paperwork to request annual and special event
funding by the Undergraduate Student Government, and purchasing items under USG protocols
• Consulted as Subject Matter Expert, during the design of the Memorial Union Interfaith Reflection Room (a
multi-million dollar project), as well as the creation of ASU’s Interfaith Student Council

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

American Institute of Indian Studies’ Marathi Summer Language Program

Participant
• Studying Marathi for a total of 20 hours a week in an intensive language learning program
• Engaging in “culture trips” to learn more about Maharashtrian society and Marathi literature
• Conducting individual research on the dynamics of religious pluralism in Pune, Maharashtra

PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

• Sondgeroth, R. (2016). “Shakti Unleashed: The Devi’s Role in the Women’s Right’s Movement”
Arizona State University , Tempe, AZ. Paper presented as final project for class Women and
Goddesses in India.
• Sondgeroth, R. (2017)“Bad ‘Good Neighbors:’ Why Foreign Aid (From Western Countries) Does More Harm
than Good” Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. Final research paper for class Global Problems and Debates.
• Sondgeroth, R. (2018) Fundamentals of the Interfaith Movement and Interfaith Advocacy ASU
Preparatory Academy, Phoenix, AZ. Presented at a Cultural Awareness Symposium for High
School Students.
• Sondgeroth, R. (2018) Introduction to Interfaith Organizing and Jewish Interfaith Relations
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. Presented as a 3-part workshop for Hillel Jewish Student
Center.
• Sondgeroth, R. (2019) Lion’s Tooth Project: Sexual Violence Prevention Book Club Arizona
State University, Tempe, AZ. Grant-funded book club based on self-compiled anthology.
Presented in 4 meetings.
• Lester, J., Sondgeroth, R. (2019) Dismantling A Culture of Rape University of Phoenix, Phoenix,
AZ. Presented as a workshop at the 8th annual AZ Multicultural Education Conference

SKILLS & INTERESTS

• Marketing Skills: MailChimp, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro
• Communication Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Dropbox, Google Drive, Slack, BaseCamp,
• Language Skills: Basic Marathi skills, Advanced Biblical Hebrew skills