
Maeve Margaret Lawson
University of California, Berkeley Alumnus
Driven, reliable, and detail-oriented. Passionate about public outreach, design, and organizational psychology.
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Political Economy
- Honors to Date (Fall 2019, 2020, 2021)
- Dean's List - College of Letters and Science (Fall 2019, 2022)
Areas of coursework: psychology, economic analysis, political economy, public policy, sociology, politics, and data analysis
Previous fields of experience: social media management, academic research, political digital campaign organizing, team management and organization
Career interests: consumer psychology, user-centric design, stakeholder management, data-driven decision making
Who am I?
I’ve always been driven by a deep curiosity about the world around me. My friends and family often describe me as adventurous and eager to learn—traits that continue to shape how I approach new experiences and challenges. I believe in meeting the unknown with an open mind, a sense of purpose, and a willingness to grow.
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Over time, I’ve realized that what drives me most is understanding people—why they think the way they do, how their experiences shape their decisions, and what influences their emotions, behaviors, and beliefs. That curiosity ultimately led me to study Psychology, a field that helped me find new ways to explore and engage with the questions I care about.
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I’m especially fascinated by how two people can experience the same event but walk away with completely different interpretations. I believe there's so much to learn from those differences—and that exploring them with empathy and intention can lead to meaningful connection and progress. I value respectful dialogue, collaboration, and finding common ground through open communication.
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Whatever I’m working on, I bring a strong sense of dedication and care. I take pride in producing thoughtful, high-quality work and staying curious about how I can keep learning and improving. I want to continue exploring the world—not just by seeing new places, but by understanding new perspectives.
EDUCATION
Fall 2019 - Spring 2023
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
Bachelor's of Arts, Psychology
Minor in Political Economy
NOTABLE COURSES
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POLSCI 126A: International Political Economy
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PSYCH 101: Research and Data Analysis in Psychology
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PSYCH 117: Human Neuropsychology
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PSYCH 131: Developmental Psychopathology
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PSYCH 147: Methods in Cognitive Development
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PSYCH 150: Psychology of Personality
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PSYCH 156: Human Emotion
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PSYCH 160: Social Psychology
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PUBPOL 103C: Wealth and Poverty
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PUBPOL 192AC: Social Movements, Organizing & Policy Change
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RHETOR 20: Rhetorical Interpretation
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DATA C8: Foundations of Data Science
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ECON 100B: Economic Analysis - Macro
AWARDS
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Honors to Date (Fall 2019, 2020, 2021)
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Dean's List - College of Letters and Science (Fall 2019, 2022)
Summer 2022
Study Abroad
University of California Education Abroad
MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY (MAASTRICHT, NL)
Six-week project-based learning intensive
4.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average
COMPLETED COURSEWORK
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Positive Psychology
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Psychology in Our World
EXPERIENCE
March 2022 - August 2023
Research Assistant
EMOTION & EMOTION REGULATION LAB
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Acted as a part of the CARE study recruitment and data collection teams, supervised by Ph.D. Candidate Felicia Zerwas, Ph.D. Candidate Gerald Young, and Dr. Iris Mauss.
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Effectively scheduled 30+ lab sessions, and utilized strong communication skills by liaising with participants to provide necessary instructions and updates.
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Tailored emotional-induction situations for 30+ participants based on questionnaire responses.
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Successfully conducted physiological hook-ups including EKG, ICG, GSR, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
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Guaranteed the comprehensibility and quality of data by meticulously monitoring and maintaining equipment during 6-hour lab sessions.
January 2023 - June 2023
ADHD WORDS OF WISDOM WITH MÄRREM
Social Media Manager
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Designed yearly, weekly, and daily social media publishing calendars to optimize content distribution.
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Created the Instagram, the Linkedin, and the Youtube Channel for ADHD Words of Wisdom with MärRem.
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Engaged and foster online communities on Instagram and Facebook, resulting in an overall increase of followers.
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Directed, edited, and published 15+ videos promoting ADHD Words of Wisdom with MärRem.
June 2021 - April 2023
IYASARE, KANPAI PARTNERS LLC
Hostess
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Welcomed guests with a friendly and professional demeanor, maintaining the restaurant’s 4/5 rating on Yelp out of 819 reviews where “impeccable service” is frequently mentioned.
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Effectively managed and coordinated an average of 100 reservations per shift, minimizing wait times for guests and optimizing seating arrangements to ensure an enjoyable dining experience
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Facilitated consistent communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams, ensuring accurate execution of 100+ special requests and dietary restrictions weekly.
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Selected to be 1 of 7 front-of-house staff members to serve at the Salesforce Tower during the Dreamforce 2022 conference by IYASARE owner Shotaro Kamino.
July 2020 - November 2020
Digital Campaign Organizer
AUDREY DENNEY FOR CONGRESS
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Contacted representatives from 50+ political organizations nationwide to foster support for a potential US Representative's political campaign in California District 1.
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Led and participated weekly in team strategy meetings, and was selected to introduce guest speakers at a campaign event for nationwide political association leaders.
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Reached out to 20+ District 1 residents per day to publicize and educate local community members on Audrey Denney For Congress’s campaign goals and values.
SKILLS
Academic
Academic Writing
Content Editing
Critical Thinking
Data Analysis
Policy Analysis and Formulation
Language
English (native)
Spanish (working proficiency)
Professional
Adaptability
Conflict Resolution
Delegation
Leadership
Task Prioritization
Time Management
Software
Canva
Google Suite
iMovie
Microsoft Office Suite
R
Slack
Zoom
EXTRACIRRICULARS
CAL QUADBALL
Season Captain, 2022 - 2023
Active Member, 2019 - 2023
USQ West Regional Champions 2021, 2022
US Quadball Cup Qualifiers 2022, 2023
UNDERGRADUATE JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY
Editor, Spring 2022
PHI ALPHA DELTA
Philanthropy Committee Intern, Spring 2021
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