Résumé

Anya Polanski

Harvard University · Economics

anyapolanskiofficial@gmail.com
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Education

Harvard University

Undergraduate · Economics

2026–Present

Warren Township High School

Unweighted GPA 3.93 · Weighted GPA 4.56

2022–2026

Leadership & experience

Future Business Leaders of America

Community Service Committee Lead · 2025–2026

Co-founded Project Active Link and mobilized 150+ students for technology workshops serving older adults. Previously led the American Enterprise Committee, founding Project LaunchPad and scaling free-enterprise education to 1,000+ students; served as chapter Historian from 2023 to 2024.

School Board Student Representative

2023–2024

Represented 3,600+ students in district decisions and advocated for and helped secure $12M in school improvement funding.

Gurnee Youth Leadership Initiative

Executive Vice President of Program Development · HR Intern · 2022–2026

Recruited members, designed an internship framework, led public-speaking and leadership workshops, and collaborated with local government on civic projects. First teen member appointed to the Environmental Sustainability Committee.

Pueblo Inglés International Volunteer Program

Volunteer · 2023, 2024, 2025

Completed 600 volunteer hours teaching English to 200+ Spanish participants and earned the highest performance evaluations for three consecutive years.

Mother Earth’s Concerned Students

President · 2023–2024 and 2025–2026

Led three committees and launched a textile recycling initiative supporting community and fundraising efforts.

Students of Service

President · 2023–2024

Expanded community outreach and volunteer participation by 200+ members and partnered with the school board to enable international volunteer opportunities.

Additional leadership and service

2022–2026

Link Crew inaugural group; Warren Township High School Technology Team; Council for Exceptional Children officer; Student Facilitator; Principal Leadership Team; Drama Club; International Club; Warren Ambassadors; and St. Paul the Apostle Church Teen Choir.