Saanvi
Peddi
Exploring how law, public policy, and political institutions shape people's rights, opportunities, and participation.
Areas of Focus
Law, Justice & Legal Systems
Exploring how legal institutions shape rights, accountability, and access to justice.
Health & Social Policy
Investigating how healthcare policy affects access, equity, and vulnerable communities, with a focus on California.
Democracy, Migration & Global Affairs
Examining how education, institutions, and political environments shape civic participation and political attitudes.
Research & Public Scholarship
Turning academic and policy research into accessible writing, podcasts, and public-facing conversations.
"Policy is written on paper. Its consequences are lived by people. "— Saanvi Peddi
Key Achievements
Academic Research
Conducted independent research across political behavior, immigration, public policy, and civic life, with work recognized through academic publication.
Civic & Policy Engagement
Developed policy-focused initiatives and engaged with public officials, professionals, and community leaders on issues affecting local communities.
Leadership & Advocacy
Founded and led student-driven initiatives while building experience in debate, legal advocacy, Model UN, and public-facing civic dialogue.
Projects & Work
The Role of Judicial Activism in Modern Democracies
An analysis of how judicial intervention shapes democratic accountability and policy evolution.
Skills: Research · Policy Analysis · Academic Writing
Youth Participation in Policy Formation — A Cross-National Analysis
Examining how institutional frameworks influence youth representation in governance across multiple nations.
Skills: Qualitative Research · Comparative Analysis · Academic Writing
Legal Awareness Campaign for Rural Youth
Conducted rights-based workshops for underrepresented communities across rural areas.
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HEPS
A student-led organization I founded to explore the intersection of healthcare, ethics, and public policy. HEPS brings students together to research pressing health-policy issues, develop evidence-based policy recommendations, and engage with professionals and community leaders.
Website: theheps.org →
Youth Speaker · 2026
Participated as a youth speaker, contributing a student perspective to discussions surrounding community engagement and access to information.
Skills: Leadership · Diplomacy · Public Speaking
High School & Collegiate Level · 2025–Present
Participated in Model UN conferences at both the high school and collegiate levels, including conferences at UC Santa Barbara and UC Berkeley. Earned two commendation awards, including a Voice of Commendation and a Commendation at Berkeley Model United Nations.
Skills: Leadership · Diplomacy · Public Speaking
Varsity Competitor · 2025–Present
Compete in varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Earned MVP recognition and a 3–1 record at my first debate tournament.
Skills: Leadership · Diplomacy · Public Speaking
Experience
Legal Intern
Di Rie, Kandala & Wescott
Research state-specific legal and compliance requirements across California, Delaware, and Texas, and develop structured service-planning materials for attorney review that translate complex legal requirements into organized operational frameworks.
Founder
HEPS (Health, Ethics, and Policy Society)
Founded and lead a student policy organization with a six-department leadership team. Leading its inaugural policy cycle on how federal Medi-Cal funding and eligibility changes may affect healthcare access for low-income families and youth in Sacramento County.
Political Polarization Researcher
Independent Research Project
Examine political polarization and executive policymaking surrounding U.S. refugee and immigration policy, analyzing federal policy actions, administrative decisions, litigation, and government sources.
Youth Team Lead
Venkat Mechineni Sacramento City Council Campaign
Lead youth outreach and engagement for a local City Council campaign, coordinating student participation and supporting voter outreach, political interviews, and campaign communications.
Speech & Debate Instructor and Judge
Suvidha International Foundation
Teach speech and debate concepts to elementary and middle school students through online programs, and judge middle school competitions on argumentation, delivery, and critical thinking.
Research Scholar
Lumiere Education Research Program
Conducted quantitative research on the relationship between national pride and U.S. attitudes toward immigration using longitudinal public-opinion data. Published “Borders of Belief: How National Superiority Shapes Views on Immigration” in The Curieux Review.
My Résumé
A comprehensive overview of my academic record, research work, leadership roles, and professional experience.
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