Taught By

Vibha Shivarajan

As a UC Berkeley scholar, Vibha Shivarajan combines entrepreneurial vision with social impact expertise. Recognized as an ATT Oxygen 2024 Scholar, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Local Changemaker, UC Berkeley Fall 2023 Dean's List honoree, and Laura Pickens Scholar, she's demonstrated exceptional academic and leadership potential. As co-founder of an impactful 501(c)(3) non-profit that has distributed numerous period products and manages a global team of 65+ volunteers, as well as an award-winning photography business, Vibha excels across sectors. Her experience in EdTech venture capital, community organizing, and project management, coupled with international marketing qualifications, makes her an invaluable mentor for aspiring entrepreneurs and community leaders.

Week by Week Curriculum

Week 1

Explore diverse social impact opportunities and develop your unique "passion thesis"
Analyze successful youth-led projects that gained university recognition

Week 2

Refine project ideas through structured feedback and research
Create initial project vision statement and impact goals

Week 3

Master ethical community research and stakeholder interview techniques
Map existing community initiatives in your area of interest

Week 4

Conduct structured community interviews and analyze findings
Create a compelling narrative around community need

Week 5

Transform research insights into actionable solutions using design thinking
Develop project prototypes with community input

Week 6

Master compelling grant proposal structure and impact statements
Begin drafting your grant proposal with project objectives

Create a Unique Community Impact Nonprofit Passion Project

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