Kaliah Yizar
Aurora
Summary
My name is Kaliah Yizar. I was born in Wichita, Kansas in 2005 and moved to Denver, Colorado in 2014. I am a student activist and public speaker. I graduated from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College in 2023 and currently attend Howard University majoring in Political Science and minoring in Strategic, Legal, Mass Communications with a concentration in Legal Communications. I aspire to attend law school and become an Attorney practicing civil rights and criminal defense law.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Advisory Council Member
The Youth Violence Prevention Center
Denver, CO
01.2023 - Current
- I collaborate and organize community events with youth and adults. I host and participate in podcasts, speeches, keynotes, and conferences. I also organize and facilitate community events.
Paid Internship
Halliburton Law Firm
Denver, CO
06.2025 - 08.2025
- I assisted Attorney Samantha Pryor in conducting research for her personal injury and employment lawsuits, drafted legal memos and requests for discovery, attended state and federal court hearings, and attended settlement and conciliation meetings.
Deli Clerk
King Soopers
Aurora, CO
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service, prepared and sliced deli products, maintained cleanliness and organization, assisted in inventory management, and collaborated with team members during peak hours.
Paid Intern (Remote)
CHIC Denver (Collaborative Healing Initiatives within Communities)
Aurora, CO
06.2024 - 08.2024
- I created a social media plan and posted on CHIC-related social media accounts to generate outreach. I created a K-12 curriculum and lesson plans for students based on Black women in history.
Student Apprentice
Denver Public Schools
Denver, CO
01.2020 - 01.2022
- I collaborated with co-hosts, producers and guests of podcast. I researched, conducted interviews, wrote scripts, and contributed ideas. I managed timing of recording, schedule podcasts, promoted.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Howard University
Washington, D.C.05-2026
High School Diploma -
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College
Denver, CO08-2023
Skills
- Proficient in Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Public Speaking/Presentation
- Hand-on Tasks
- Self-Sufficiency
- Self-Advocacy
- Well Team-Oriented
- Strong Leadership
- Time Management
- Organization
AWARDS
Anchored in Advocacy Award - Juneteenth Verizon Music Festival Dream Big Award, Outstanding Youth Leadership Award - Martin Luther King Jr. Business Award, Presidential Proclamation 2022 Education Trailblazers Award - College Board African American Recognition Award - Howard University Achievers Scholarship Recipient - 2023-2024 & 2024-2025 Dean’s List ~ 4.0 GPA
Timeline
Paid Internship
Halliburton Law Firm
06.2025 - 08.2025
Deli Clerk
King Soopers
06.2024 - 12.2024
Paid Intern (Remote)
CHIC Denver (Collaborative Healing Initiatives within Communities)
06.2024 - 08.2024
Student Advisory Council Member
The Youth Violence Prevention Center
01.2023 - Current
Student Apprentice
Denver Public Schools
01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Howard University
High School Diploma -
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College