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Waiyan Oo

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General information

Location
San Mateo, CA
Age
20
Gender
Male
US Citizenship
Permanent Resident (Green Card)

Hobbies & Interests

  • Guitar
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Tarot

Reading

  • History
  • Politics
  • Adventure

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

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 program

2026 – 2027

Majors:
  • Political Science and Government
GPA4.0 GPA

College of San Mateo

Associate's degree program

2024 – 2025

Majors:
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
GPA3.5 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Community Organization and Advocacy, History and Political Science, Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Desired degree modality:
In-Person
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Organizer

    Non-Profit Organization Management · Help Myanmar, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

    Jan 2025 – Present

  • Peer Mentor | Student Assistant

    Education · College of San Mateo Student Services and Athletic Center

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2026

  • Staff

    Restaurants · Jersey Mike's | Thai Kitchen | CSM and Stanford Farmers Market

    Jan 2024 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Public Policy
Work experience:
3 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Philanthropy
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