Who Am I?
Hi! My name is Saachi Sharma. Originally from the Bay Area, I’m a third-year student at the University of Washington studying Journalism and Public Interest Communications with minors in Business and Leadership.
I’m a strategic storyteller and communicator who helps organizations bring clarity, trust, and alignment to complex environments.
My work sits at the intersection of narrative strategy, audience insight, cultural awareness, and organizational communication.
At my core, I’m a problem solver. I look for patterns, tensions, and root causes, not quick fixes. This is what I call Painting the Bigger Picture: zooming out far enough to understand the full landscape, then zooming in with precision to solve the right problem. I believe small signals reveal big truths, and that thoughtful communication can reshape culture, clarify identity, and create meaningful impact.
My approach blends strategic thinking with empathy, research, and a deep understanding of how people interpret stories. Whether I’m crafting a national communications campaign, building a brand voice for a tech startup, designing DEI dialogue frameworks, or writing thought leadership pieces, I’m focused on one thing: moving people — emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
I’ve worked across industries, including technology, startups, journalism, nonprofits, Greek Life, politics, student organizations, thought leadership, and community-centered initiatives. The common thread in all my work is bringing clarity to complexity and helping organizations understand the story they’re authentically telling — and the story they want to tell.
Outside of my work, I’m endlessly curious about culture, identity, human behavior, and the psychology of communication. I believe storytelling is both an art and a strategy that, when used well, can transform organizations, relationships, and communities.
If you’re looking for someone who can connect dots, challenge assumptions, and design communication with intention and purpose, you’re in the right place.
Professional Experience
FGS Global
Summer Intern, San Francisco
Jun 2026 – Aug 2026
FGS Global is one of the world’s leading strategic communications firms, advising Fortune 500 companies and global leaders through the moments that shape their reputation — from IPOs to crises. This past summer, I was one of two students selected office-wide for a Summer Internship in the San Francisco office, where I got a front-row seat to how narrative, timing, and stakeholder trust shape outcomes for companies at the center of technology, media, and business.
I supported live IPO and financial communications, corporate positioning, and executive reputation work for Fortune 500 clients and leaders in AI and media — digging into media monitoring, reporter research, and coverage analysis to inform recommendations our team brought to clients. I also assessed inbound media inquiries and newsjacking opportunities for reputational risk and message alignment, and built daily client-relevant news briefs through automated monitoring workflows I helped train teammates to use on FGS’s internal AI platform.
The proudest moment of my summer: leading my team to win FGS Global’s Intern Pitch Competition, where we built and presented an MLB–MLBPA labor negotiations pitch deck tackling strategic messaging, stakeholder mapping, and reputational risk from the ground up.
University of Washington Information School
Communications Assistant
Aug 2026 – Present
The University of Washington Information School is a hub for the future of information and technology — and I help tell the stories of the students, faculty, and initiatives driving that work forward.
As Communications Assistant, I write feature stories, blog posts, and alumni spotlights that showcase what’s happening across the iSchool community. I interview faculty and students regularly, translating complex academic research into stories that are genuinely engaging to read, and I manage website content updates to keep our digital presence accurate, timely, and true to the school’s brand.
AI Student Collective @ UW
Senior Vice President
Previously VP, Strategy & Partnerships
Oct 2025 – Present
The AI Student Collective works to democratize AI across every discipline, regardless of technical skill level — and over the past year, I’ve grown alongside it, from Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships into my current role as Senior Vice President.
As VP of Strategy and Partnerships, I led the end-to-end execution of AIC’s inaugural AI hackathon — from concept and branding through sponsorships, judging, and event operations — securing more than $13K in sponsorship funding and recruiting judges from Microsoft, Meta, AWS, OpenAI, and PackVC. I also built long-term partnerships with AI practitioners, UW researchers, and Seattle-area professionals that still anchor our external network today.
Now, as Senior Vice President, I co-lead strategy, board oversight, hiring, and program approvals for a 200+ member organization. I introduced quarterly anonymous board reviews to strengthen accountability and governance, and I’ve helped grow our newsletter readership by 60%, launch a weekly blog, and build a consistent social media cadence that keeps our community engaged.
Fullcast
PR & Marketing Intern
Continuing as freelance PR support
Jun 2025 – Mar 2026
Fullcast is an AI-powered RevOps platform that simplifies cross-functional go-to-market strategy through AI integration and auto-organization.
As a PR and Marketing intern, I reported directly to our CMO and supported newsletters, media pitching, branded campaigns, and outreach — using AI, HubSpot, and Beehiiv to build landing pages, email campaigns, and other marketing assets that grew our brand and audience. I also had the chance to join executive roundtables at GTM Live!, Fullcast’s flagship event, where marketing leaders spent most of the time discussing how AI is reshaping their work. I steered the discussion toward a question I keep coming back to: what young professionals like me should be doing now to prepare for a workforce that’s changing under our feet.
Even after my internship wrapped up, I’ve stayed on through freelance PR support, compiling media lists, drafting pitches, and running market research ahead of major releases.
Delta Zeta Sorority
Corporate Intern, Communications & Marketing
National Headquarters
Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
I was honored to be chosen as one of 14 Corporate Interns for Delta Zeta’s National HQ. Learning about the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into running an international nonprofit with over 250,000 members was incredibly humbling and gratifying.
As a Marketing and Communications intern, I had the opportunity to write blog pieces for our monthly publication, the Lamp, and PR briefs featured in our newsletter, publish social media content on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, and assist with event operations for 500+ attendees.
In this role, I learned how to craft content and narratives that resonate with a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures through one common identity.
UW Center for Speech & Debate
Speech Consultant & Coach
Mar 2025 – Mar 2026
At the UW Center for Speech & Debate, I coached students on public speaking style, diction, tone, and stage presence, tailoring my approach to whatever they were working toward — whether that was a class assignment, a competition, or just building confidence in front of a room. Watching someone go from nervous to genuinely in command of their voice was one of the most rewarding parts of my week.
Alongside coaching, I wrote blog content on effective communication techniques, covering everything from speechwriting to impromptu speaking to interview skills.
Certifications and Skills
Hubspot Academy—Inbound
This course teaches the inbound methodology and the flywheel as a core part of any inbound business. View certificate here.
Muck Rack Academy—Fundamentals of Media Relations
This course teaches the fundamentals of public and media relations, including how to elicit more responses from journalists and secure more media placements with Muck Rack. View certificate here.
This course teaches how generative AI reshapes brand visibility, what earns citations in AI-generated answers, and how to leverage key workflows for prompt testing and analysis and GEO insights to improve messaging, media targeting, and measurement. View certification here.
Muck Rack Academy—Fundamentals of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
This course teaches the fundamentals of managing crisis communications, including how to appear confident on camera, prepare targeted messages, speak in sound bites, handle tough questions, deliver bad news to customers, sell with stories, and speak under pressure to drive change. View certificate here.
Udemy—Public Relations: Media Crisis Communications
This course teaches how to position yourself for success, keep communication lines open during project implementation, and build connections that form the foundation for lasting relationships that lead to repeat business. View certificate here.
LinkedIn Learning—Consulting Foundations: Client Management and Relationships
Generative Engine Optimization
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Journalism
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Public Speaking
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Marketing Strategy
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Brand Strategy
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CRM
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Hubspot
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Canva
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Google Workspace
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Office 365
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Social Media
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Monday.com
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DEI Programming
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RStudio
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Event Planning
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Team Management
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Newsletters and Outreach
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Creative Campaigns
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AI & Prompt Engineering
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Generative Engine Optimization — Journalism — Public Speaking — Marketing Strategy — Brand Strategy — CRM — Hubspot — Canva — Google Workspace — Office 365 — Social Media — Monday.com — DEI Programming — RStudio — Event Planning — Team Management — Newsletters and Outreach — Creative Campaigns — AI & Prompt Engineering —
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