Yoana Gupta

Relevant Coursework: Mathematics, Economics, Psychology, Political Science, English.

• Grade 10: AISSE – 94.4%; 100/100 in Spanish
• Grade 11: 97.4%, Rank 1/379; 99/100 in Mathematics, 100/100 in Political Science
• Grade 12 (Mid Year): 98.4 %, Rank 1/379; 100/100 in Mathematics, Economics, and Psychology
• SAT - 1550 (English 760, Maths 790)
• AP - Calculus BC: 5/5; AP-Microeconomics: 5/5; AP- Macroeconomics: 5/5

• AP Scholar Award, College Board
• Global Economics Olympiad, 2024–25, Regional Grade A+
• PTA Merit Awards for excellence in Spanish, Humanities, Mathematics, Political Science, and overall Academic Excellence across 3 consecutive years, 2023 - 2025
• Sardar Bhagwant Singh Award for Excellence in Research, 2024
• K.C. Mahindra Award for excellence in academics in class XI in Humanities Stream
  Awarded to 1 student per senior year
• Krishna Rajpal Memorial Award and Trophy (for the outstanding girl student in academics)
  Awarded to 1 student per senior year
• Principal’s Prize for securing first position in the humanities stream in class 11
  Awarded to 1 student per senior year
• Principal’s Prize for outstanding performance in class XII
  Awarded to 1 student per senior year

Cricket - BCCI Funded Female Cricketer U-19

• Gold Medalist & Best Bowler – U-19 Girls Cricket (IPSC, 2022–2025) – Won consecutive gold medals and Best Bowler Award for three years.
• Outstanding U-15 Player – Delhi & District Cricket Association (2022) – Recognized by BCCI for exceptional performance
• PTA Excellence in Cricket Awards (2022–2024) – Awarded for consistent achievement and sportsmanship
• Delhi CBSE Nationals (2025) – Represented school at national level
• Raka Memorial award- Best sportsperson-girl in cricket

Athletics

• 2nd Place – 4×100m Relay (Annual Sports Day, 2024) – Demonstrated teamwork and athletic excellence

Hockey

• Represented the school at the Nehru Girls Hockey Tournament U-17 (2023)

Project lead, Rotary Interact – ‘Meri Pehchan’, Relief and Health Camps

• Deployed 120 Computer Systems across 11 phases for 1,500 students
• Raised INR 5O Lakhs; delivered 2000 raincoats in J&K floods; mobilized through Human Care Foundation volunteers across 25 sites
• Zonal Interact Representative - coordinated volunteer teams across zonal schools for large-scale community service campaigns

Volunteer, Ndola Rotary Club

• Directed 15-student sustainability campaign across schools and community centers in Zambia
• Organized educational sessions and clean-up drives to foster eco-conscious habits
• Built global connections through cross-border volunteer collaboration

Blood Donation Drive Organizer – Modern School, Barakhamba Road

• Coordinated annual blood donation campaigns, mobilizing students and staff to support city hospitals and health NGO

Volunteer, National School for the Blind, India

• Designed 3D tactile learning tools—raised bar graphs, textured currency cards, and embossed charts—for financial education
• Implemented touch-based budgeting simulations using expense, savings, and investment tokens
• Developed Braille Finance Guides and bilingual (English & Hindi) audio lessons on key financial concepts
• Achieved 25% higher budgeting accuracy and 40% increase in engagement, validating inclusive learning design

Author of 2 Books

• Author,'Value the Values' (Bribooks)
• Author,'Small Steps Towards Big Journeys' (Amazon)
• Author,'Youthonomics'
• Author,' From Zero to Five: AP Macroeconomics Roadmap'
• Author,'The calculus curve:understanding derivatives inside out '

Author, 'Value the Values'; Bribooks - London

• A reflective book exploring ethical values and their role in personal growth
• Awarded Best-Selling Author of the School Award

Author, 'Small Steps Towards Big Journeys' (Amazon)

• A motivational journal guiding young readers through goal-setting, perseverance, and productivity frameworks

Author, 'Youthonomics'

• A youth-centric magazine-book hybrid analyzing career trends, economic literacy, and financial independence among students

Author,' From Zero to Five: AP Macroeconomics Roadmap'

• A comprehensive guide that simplifies complex economic concepts and has helped numerous students strengthen their understanding and confidence in AP Macroeconomics
• Organized camps for government school kids; Explained the concepts and distributed books to them as part of a literacy and outreach initiative

Author, 'The calculus curve: understanding derivatives inside out'

• A math resource designed to break down derivatives into accessible, intuitive explanations—making an often-intimidating topic approachable for learners
• Organized camps for government school kids; Explained the concepts and distributed books to them as part of a literacy and outreach initiative

• Research Assistant – University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun (March-May 2024) a. Mentor: Dr. J.K. Pandey Focus: Economic Forecasting Models for Demand Estimation and Policy Simulation
• Research Paper – “An Exploratory Study on the Economic Impact of Women’s Cricket in Developing Countries: With Special Reference to Empowerment, Linkage Effects, and Upliftment of Women” a. Published in the International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research (IJSSER) (2025)
• Research Project – Growth of Medical Tourism in India (April-June 2024) a. Published in the International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research (IJSSER) (2024)
• Research Paper – “Cryptocurrency Volatility and Its Impact on Emerging Markets” (August-December 2024); Published in the IOSR Journal
• Research Paper – “Behavioral Finance in Retail Investing: An Indian Perspective” (February-June 2025); Published in the IOSR Journal
• Research Paper- “Economic impact of women’s cricket in developing countries- how investment in women’s cricket contributes to sports industries, tourism, and employment in nations like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka”
  a. Published in the International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research (IJSSER) (2025)
• Comparative Financial Study – IndiGo vs. SpiceJet (January-March 2024) - Presented findings at All India Management Association (AIMA) Business Symposium, New Delhi
• Articles Accepted for Publication – Journal of Social Science & Thought (JSST.uk), UK (January 2025- present)
  a. Article 1: “India’s Green Finance Movement – Challenges and Policy Directions”
  b. Article 2: “Digital Rupee and the Future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)”

Entrepreneurial Competitions

• Mock Stock Simulation (2024) – Finalist among 100+ participants
• World Scholar’s Cup (2024) – Qualified for regional round
• Winner – Young CEO Program, IIT Delhi (2024)
• Runner-Up – Business Strategy Case Competition (2025)

Public Speaking

• TEDx Talk (2024) – Delivered talk on personal development & leadership
• Best Presentation – Youth Spoken Fest (2024)
• Founder & Host – Voice of Now Podcast (2025- present)-Engages students globally on youth leadership, economic literacy, and purpose-driven careers

Intern, DLF Limited, Gurgaon, Under Mr. Vineet Kanwar, Senior VP – Strategy & Finance

• Conducted real estate market trend analysis and cost–benefit evaluations for commercial expansion projects
• Supported capital structuring studies: demonstrated that a blended debt–equity model reduced financing costs by 20–25%, influencing internal policy
• Contributed to investor presentations framing REITs as a $25B+ growth opportunity, strengthening institutional engagement
• Developed analytical and presentation skills across finance, real estate, and investment strategy

Fortis Hospital Psychology Internship

• Completed a five-day internship exploring clinical psychology and patient-care methodologies, gaining insight into behavioral assessment and counseling frameworks