Vishaka Kalingeri Rao is a student in the United Nations and Global Policy Studies program in the Department of Political Science at Rutgers University. During her time at Rutgers as an undergraduate student studying Psychology, Vishaka developed an interest in education and program coordination. She is passionate about fostering multicultural exchanges. She was a student leader affiliated with the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, Rutgers Global, and the Asian American Cultural Center, working with these departments in various capacities. She also pursued a minor in Korean, studying abroad at Yonsei University in South Korea for a semester, and is a member of the Phi Sigma Iota - Foreign Language Honor Society.
Vishaka aspires to advance equity and bring people together through her future endeavors. She is experienced in developing programs, designing curricula, and managing events. Her interests include advancing human rights and global education.
She is proficient in Kannada, Korean, and Hindi, and enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures through immersive experiences.