North Central College, Political Science & Criminology
Carissa
Qureshi
World Team wrestler, 3.9 GPA student, and driven leader seeking to bring elite-level discipline to public service.
About
Athlete.
Scholar.
Leader.
A two-time World Team wrestler and 3.9 GPA student at North Central College, Carissa Qureshi brings the same relentless discipline to her academic and professional pursuits that has made her an elite international competitor. Competing at the highest levels of UWW competition, including the 2025 World Championships, while maintaining a near-perfect GPA, she has proven that excellence in one arena translates directly to another.
Having trained at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and coached hundreds of youth athletes over the past decade, Carissa understands how structure, accountability, and team-first thinking drive results. She is now seeking to bring that elite mindset to Congressional internships and public service roles.
Education
North Central College
Naperville, IL
Double Major: Political Science & Criminology
Competition Record
Achievements
UWW U20 World Championships
10th Place
Samokov, Bulgaria
UWW U20 Pan-American Championships
Silver Medalist
Lima, Peru
UWW World Team Trials U20
Champion
1st Place
California State Championships
Champion
1st Place
OC Female Wrestler of the Year
Award Recipient
Orange County
Triple Crown Winner
Champion
Triple Crown
Background
Experience
Youth Wrestling Coach
- OC Regional Training Center- ▸Develop individualized training programs for youth wrestlers across all skill levels
- ▸Lead technique sessions, conditioning, and competitive preparation
- ▸Mentored athletes who have advanced to state-level competition
Olympic Training Center Elite Accelerator Program
- USA Olympic Training Center- ▸Trained at the national Olympic Training Center alongside elite-level athletes
- ▸Developed advanced technique under USA Wrestling coaching staff
Youth Wrestling Coach
- Premier Wrestling Facility- ▸Coached youth wrestlers in fundamentals, takedowns, and live drilling
- ▸Collaborated with head coaching staff to design weekly practice plans
Three-Season Varsity Captain
- Marina High School- ▸Led team culture, accountability, and match-day preparation as captain
- ▸Competed at the varsity level across three consecutive seasons
- ▸Served as a bridge between coaching staff and athletes
Youth Martial Arts Instructor
- Gracie Barra HQ- ▸Instructed children ages 5-12 in Brazilian jiu-jitsu fundamentals
- ▸Developed patience, communication, and instruction skills at a young age
Youth Tournament Referee
- Youth Wrestling Circuit- ▸Officiated youth wrestling tournaments, ensuring fair play and rule compliance
- ▸Demonstrated deep understanding of USA Wrestling ruleset
Skills
Let’s Connect
Ready to bring
elite discipline
to public service.
Seeking Congressional internships and government roles where drive, discipline, and academic excellence can make a real impact. Open to introductions, informational interviews, and opportunities.