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Ila Perinkulam  new_releases

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Major: Philosophy (with an emphasis in law) | Minor: Religious Studies
Palo Alto, California, United States

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  • The ND Project
    Founder
    The ND Project
    Jul 2026 - Current (3 months)
    The ND Project is a community-driven initiative dedicated to ensuring that no neurodivergent person should go through higher education alone.
    As Founder, I lead the development of the organization's vision, programs, partnerships, and community initiatives. I work with a growing leadership team to create accessible spaces where neurodivergent students can connect, learn, and support one another.

    - Founded and lead a mission-driven organization supporting neurodivergent students in higher education.
    - Develop community programming, including workshops, peer support initiatives, and social events.
    - Build partnerships with professionals, educators, and community organizations to expand resources for students.
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  • All Things Disability Equity
    Volunteer
    All Things Disability Equity
    Feb 2026 - Current (8 months)
    Work on projects that promote All Things Disability Equity
  • Santa Clara University
    Committee Member
    Santa Clara University
    Jun 2026 - Jul 2026 (2 months)
    Work with the Office of Accessible Education to find a new access specialist for the 2026-27 school year
  • Together For Ladies of Color
    Secretary
    Together For Ladies of Color
    May 2026 - Jul 2026 (3 months)
  • Santa Clara University
    Marketing Team Lead
    Santa Clara University
    Jan 2026 - May 2026 (5 months)
  • Santa Clara University
    Event Coordinator
    Santa Clara University
    Aug 2025 - Apr 2026 (9 months)
    Working with the Disabled Students Union to create events that focus on disability inclusion and awareness.
  • TurnUp Activism
    Intern
    TurnUp Activism
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 (4 months)
    Performed in civic actions, worked on voter turnout projects, performed targeted outreach, engaged in advocacy and activism, found and participated in volunteer opportunities together, attended the TurnUp Speaker Series, as well as completed activism projects related research and writing.
  • JMM DANCE CO
    Intern
    JMM DANCE CO
    Mar 2024 - May 2024 (3 months)
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    Retail Salesworker
    American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
    Jul 2023
    Helps with the store and does retail work
  • Palo Alto Unified School District
    Teacher Assistant
    Palo Alto Unified School District
    Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)
    Currently helping fourth graders with reading and science skills.
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    Leadership Team
    allcove httpsallcoveorg
    Jul 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 11 months)
    Advising on different needs of the youth who come to allcove (https://allcove.org) for mental health support. Set up projects and events that help promote neurodiversity awareness.
  • Palo Alto Art Center Foundation
    Leadership Team
    Palo Alto Art Center Foundation
    Aug 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 10 months)
    Collaborated, commissioned, and completed a mural that celebrated “Community & Togetherness”. Unveiled on June 6th 2022 at Mitchell Park Library.
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    Founder
    PRICE Palo Alto Unified School District Respect Inclusion and Compassion through Education
    Jul 2020 - Mar 2023 (2 years 9 months)
    Part of “Stanford Neurodiversity Project - High School Camp” capstone project. Organized Palo Alto High School’s first neurodiversity celebration week. Worked to promote neurodiversity awareness week throughout the school district. From Sophomore year to Senior year in high school.
  • Palo Alto Unified School District
    Video Production Intern
    Palo Alto Unified School District
    Dec 2017
    Final project of video production class in 7th Grade Middle School. Interviewed people who knew Ellen Fletcher - Holocaust survivor and “Bike Palo Alto Pioneer”. This documentary was cited as a reference to rename Terman Middle School to Fletcher in PAUSD
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  • Santa Clara University
    Bachelor's degree, PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
    Santa Clara University
    Sep 2023 - Sep 2026 (3 years 1 month)
  • palo alto high school
    High School Diploma
    palo alto high school
    Aug 2019 - Jun 2023 (3 years 11 months)
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    Disability Policy Impact Analysis: California AB 1900
    Feb 2026 - Current (8 months)
    This project is part of developing a policy research portfolio focused on disability equity and healthcare systems analysis.

    Conducting policy research analyzing California Assembly Bill 1900 and its potential impact on disability healthcare access and service delivery. The project involves synthesizing public policy reports, community needs assessments, and healthcare research to evaluate equity outcomes, implementation challenges, and system capacity considerations.
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    Policy Memo – Disability Law & Workplace Accommodations
    May 2026
    Wrote a policy memo analyzing barriers to workplace accommodations for women with learning disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act, with recommendations for improving access and enforcement.
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    Neurodiversity Resource Fair | Disabled Students Union, Santa Clara University
    Jan 2026 - Apr 2026 (4 months)
    Coordinated a campus and community-wide resource fair connecting students with neurodiversity-focused organizations:

    Led event planning, outreach, and logistics
    Designed promotional materials (posters, signage) to drive engagement
    Secured 16 participating organizations through direct outreach
    Welcomed 25–50 attendees, fostering awareness and community around accessibility
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    HR 1 Speaker Event
    Aug 2025 - Oct 2025 (3 months)
    Worked with staff from the county disability affairs department to talk about the ramifications of the HR 1 bill on hospitals and on healthcare around the county. There was also a panel set up that talks about disability within the workplace.
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    Girl Scouts Silver Award
    Girl Scouts of Northern California
    “Video PSA on how to correctly wear a bike helmet”.
    Created a video PSA to educate middle schoolers on helmet safety and how to wear helmets correctly.