Arjan Bajwa

New Jersey, United States · Self-employed · Remote

Designed a financial literacy curriculum built specifically for Punjabi immigrants in the United States, covering credit, banking, taxes, and long-term savings in language and examples that actually resonate. Taught 1,100+ immigrants through 30+ free workshops held in community spaces and Gurdwaras, and the work has been recognized by the NJ General Assembly. The curriculum itself was reviewed and approved by a Community Development Banking VP and a Certified Financial Coach, and approval from JPMorganChase is currently in the works. Also built and launched PolicyPulse, a financial policy survey platform that studies how different age groups make financial decisions in response to public policy changes, giving researchers and policymakers real behavioral data to work with.

New York City, New York · Externship · On-site

Selected personally by BlackRock's COO, based on a demonstrated interest in finance and a track record of uplifting the community, to visit BlackRock headquarters in New York City. Spent the day inside the world's largest asset manager, learning how a firm overseeing trillions in assets is actually structured, how teams across research, risk, and client work fit together, and what it takes to operate at that scale. Walked away with a clearer picture of where a career in finance can lead and a stronger conviction that financial knowledge should reach the communities that need it most.

Southampton, Pennsylvania · Part-time · On-site

Educated 200+ students ages 4 to 18 in Math and English over nearly four years of part-time work. Worked with everyone from kindergartners learning to read to teenagers prepping for advanced math, adapting the approach for each learner. Graded, tracked progress, and coached students through frustration until concepts clicked, building the patience and communication skills that now carry into every teaching and mentoring role.

Warminster, Pennsylvania · Internship · On-site

Worked inside a state representative's district office, informing and educating constituents on state protected services and helping residents navigate the help available to them. Knocked on 500+ doors across the district to hear local issues firsthand, bringing real concerns from kitchen tables back to Rep. Munroe's office. Ran and managed the office's employment event, recruiting local businesses and inviting residents to meet them face to face, which turned into successful job fairs for the community. The summer was a crash course in how policy actually touches people's lives, one conversation at a time.