Hi, I’m Haiva Askari. I’m a Burlington, Vermont–based writer and communications professional with experience researching, documenting, and communicating complex program metrics. I’ve copyedited internal documents, produced video editing outputs, and written professional biographies for cohorts, all while championing inclusive, cross-functional collaboration. I’m currently pursuing a B.S. in Professional Writing at Champlain College and actively contribute to campus diversity initiatives, events, and outreach. I’m excited to tell stories that matter and to document impact through clear, engaging writing and thoughtful visuals. I value teamwork, curiosity, and inclusive communication as I develop my career in writing, editing, and program documentation.

Haiva Askari

Hi, I’m Haiva Askari. I’m a Burlington, Vermont–based writer and communications professional with experience researching, documenting, and communicating complex program metrics. I’ve copyedited internal documents, produced video editing outputs, and written professional biographies for cohorts, all while championing inclusive, cross-functional collaboration. I’m currently pursuing a B.S. in Professional Writing at Champlain College and actively contribute to campus diversity initiatives, events, and outreach. I’m excited to tell stories that matter and to document impact through clear, engaging writing and thoughtful visuals. I value teamwork, curiosity, and inclusive communication as I develop my career in writing, editing, and program documentation.

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Hi, I’m Haiva Askari. I’m a Burlington, Vermont–based writer and communications professional with experience researching, documenting, and communicating complex program metrics. I’ve copyedited internal documents, produced video editing outputs, and written professional biographies for cohorts, all while championing inclusive, cross-functional collaboration. I’m currently pursuing a B.S. in Professional Writing at Champlain College and actively contribute to campus diversity initiatives, events, and outreach.

I’m excited to tell stories that matter and to document impact through clear, engaging writing and thoughtful visuals. I value teamwork, curiosity, and inclusive communication as I develop my career in writing, editing, and program documentation.

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Language

English
Fluent
Kurdish
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Research & Communications Intern at Abrahamic House
August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Compiled and analyzed fellowship data into a 30-page Key Performance Metrics report, documenting a 114.9% increase in total participation and a 369% improvement in retention rates; wrote professional biographies for the 2025–2026 fellow cohort; documented all program events for the annual summary.
Remote Copyediting Intern (Freeman Program) at Freeman Program
May 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Copyedited internal documents and corrected grammar and content errors across the company website for a sustainability-focused tech disposal firm; produced video editing work as part of the organization’s communications output.
Diversity Ambassador at Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Champlain College
January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Planned and coordinated 3 events per semester, solo and collaboratively with campus partners including the Women and Gender Center; raised awareness of the Office among the student body, contributing to increased program visibility and budget growth; fostered cultural understanding and inclusion across a diverse campus community.
AHEAD Student Leader at AHEAD
August 1, 2024 - Present
Led incoming students through a 5-day orientation program, facilitating group activities and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment.
Office Assistant at Champlain College
September 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Managed correspondence, responded to inquiry emails, and coordinated team events to support an inclusive campus environment for BIPOC students.

Education

B.S. in Professional Writing at Champlain College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program — Senior Year of High School at Neues Gymnasium Bochum
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

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Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment