
San Mateo, CA
Age
20
Gender
Male
Hobbies and interests
Guitar
Community Service And Volunteering
Tarot
Reading
History
Politics
Adventure
I read books multiple times per week
US CITIZENSHIP
Permanent Resident
Waiyan Oo
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Waiyan Oo
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I am a student leader and community organizer. I came to the United States after fleeing the military coup in Myanmar (Burma), and I now live independently with my younger sister while supporting our finances.
My work centers on supporting displaced communities and advancing freedom and democracy. I organize monthly large-scale fundraisers and direct aid to people affected by the crisis back home. I also work directly with refugee students, helping them navigate immigration, housing, financial aid, and access to higher education.
I am completing my mathematics coursework at the College of San Mateo and plan to transfer to a four-year university as a political science major through Foothill College.
Education
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Political Science and Government
GPA:
4
College of San Mateo
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Mathematics and Statistics, Other
GPA:
3.5
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- History and Political Science
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Public Policy
Dream career goals:
Organizer
Help Myanmar, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit2025 – Present1 yearPeer Mentor | Student Assistant
College of San Mateo Student Services and Athletic Center2024 – 20262 yearsStaff
Jersey Mike's | Thai Kitchen | CSM and Stanford Farmers Market2024 – Present2 years
Sports
Karate
Junior Varsity2016 – 20204 years
Research
History and Political Science
Do not wish to disclose — Fellow2026 – Present
Arts
Guitarist and singer
Music2019 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Yaung Ni Live in SF Benefit Concert — Event Organizer2025 – 2025Advocacy
Suu Myat Than Scholarship Foundation — Scholarship Reviewer2024 – 2025Public Service (Politics)
Free Burma Action Committee — Organizer | Working Committee2024 – Present