Amna Imran

Amna Imran

CS Researcher | Founder of AppleBloom Thrifts | AI & Social Impact Strategist

Based in: Lahore, PakistanMost recently: Founder & Lead Curator, AppleBloom ThriftsExperience: 3 years

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Computer Science researcher at LUMS specializing in the intersection of data science, HCI, and social impact. Founder of AppleBloom Thrifts and lead researcher on mental health stigma, with experience spearheading AI adoption strategies at Jazz. Driven by a commitment to building technology that prioritizes human well-being and social equity.

Experience

Founder & Lead Curator

AppleBloom Thriftswork2026

Summary

Launched and managed an independent online thrift store, overseeing end-to-end operations including inventory sourcing, quality control, and sustainable packaging. Developed a distinct brand identity and social media strategy, growing a dedicated community of followers through consistent engagement and visual storytelling. Executed product photography, creative direction, and copywriting for all listings, ensuring high-quality presentation to drive sales and customer interest. Managed logistics and customer service, including order fulfillment, payment processing, and direct communication to ensure a seamless buyer experience.

Results

  • Grew community to 400+ followers within the first 3 weeks of launch
  • Successfully released 5 product drops, with 2 drops selling out completely upon release
InstagramSocial Media StrategyCreative DirectionCopywriting

General Secretary – Events & Outreach

LUMS Women in Computing (LWiC)Lahore, PakistanvolunteerJun 2025 – Dec 2025

Summary

Outlining the vision for the year, draft proposals for all events and social responsibility projects and get administrative approval from LUMS. Onboard sponsors and vendors for the year, communicate with all external collaborators, and represent LWiC in external meetings. Head the events and outreach departments, build communication and guide directors with work. Formerly the Events Director (June 2024 - May 2025).

Results

  • Best Director (Events) - LWiC
Event ManagementOutreachSponsorship

Workshop Director

Code for ChangevolunteerJun 2025 – Jun 2025
Designed an introductory, beginner friendly coding workshop using Scratch (MIT) for an all-girls orphanage – Al Shafiq. Focused on interactive learning materials, pre and post workshop evaluation forms, worksheets and take-home activities. Strategized volunteer recruitment, scheduled demo lectures for instructors, formed a team of 20 volunteers, created communication channels and arranged transportation. Communicated logistics to the administration at LUMS and arranged finances to get items for the workshop.
Scratch (MIT)

Skills

Technical

PythonPython
Visual Studio Code
Google Colab
Jupyter Notebooks
MS Excel
Machine Learning
Object Oriented Programming
Regression (Logistic/Linear/Multiple Linear)
Numpy
Matplotlib
Scikit-Learn
Pandas
Classification
Latex
PyCharm
TensorFlowTensorFlow
FigmaFigma
C++C++
PyTorchPyTorch
MATLAB
CC
OpenGL
Unity
Google Stitch

Areas of expertise

Presentations
Public Speaking
Project Management
Literary Writing
Critical Analysis

Projects

AppleBloom Thrifts

Founderpersonal
Launched and managed an independent online thrift store, overseeing end-to-end operations including inventory sourcing, quality control, and sustainable packaging. Developed a distinct brand identity and social media strategy.
InstagramSocial Media MarketingCreative Direction
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IRM Library Initiative

Library Initiative Headpersonal
Successfully built a library for one of IRM Pakistan’s schools situated in the vicinity of a brick kiln complete with renovated paint, installation of shelves and power-saving tube lights. Raised a total of ~PKR 40,000 in funding and collected (300+) books in donations.
FundraisingLogisticsCommunity Outreach
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Mental Health Stigma Research

Lead Researcheracademic
The Stigma around Mental Health and Communication: A Mixed Methods Analysis of How the Stigma around Mental Health in Pakistani Society Impacts a Teenager's Ability to Communicate with their Parent's/Parental figure's. Conducted mixed-method research with 117 survey responses and 120 interviews.
Mixed Methods AnalysisQuantitative Data CollectionQualitative Data Collection
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Economic Prosperity vs. Mental Well-being Analysis

academic
A data science study analyzing the complex relationship between GDP, economic indicators, and global suicide rates, concluding that economic prosperity does not linearly equate to mental well-being.
PythonPandasMatplotlibScikit-LearnStatistical Modeling
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Education

BSc Computer Science

Lahore University of Management ScienceComputer ScienceSep 2023 – May 2027

Coursework

Foundations of AI and Machine Learning – CS331Data Structures – CS202Probability – Math 230Computer Graphics – CS452Principles & Techniques of Data Science – CS334Algorithms – CS310

Societies & activities

LUMS Women in Computing (LWiC)AIESEC x LUMSDebates and Recitations at LUMS (DRUMS)

A-Level / O-Level

Beaconhouse Bahria Town CampusNov 2015 – Jun 2023

Societies & activities

Debating SocietyLiterary SocietyResearch Committee

Recognition

Awards

Teaching Assistant

GCC 20242024

Class of 2023 Silver Medalist

Beaconhouse Bahria Town Campus2023

Best Delegate (UNSC)

FORMUN’222022

Outstanding Diplomacy (Best Delegate Crisis Cell)

Gulberg MUN 20222022

Outstanding Diplomacy (UNSC)

GTIMUN’222022

Class of 2020 Gold Medalist

Beaconhouse Bahria Town Campus2020

Merit Scholarship 80%

Beaconhouse College

Best Director (Events)

LWiC

Gold Certificate for HRCA National Science Quiz

HRCA

President of the Debating Society

Beaconhouse Bahria Town Campus

A Levels

President of the Literary Society

Beaconhouse Bahria Town Campus

O Levels

Recognition of Leadership

LSU

Best Team Lead Award (EwA)

AIESEC x LUMS

Patents & publications

The Stigma around Mental Health and Communication: A Mixed Methods Analysis of How the Stigma around Mental Health in Pakistani Society Impacts a Teenager's Ability to Communicate with their Parent's/Parental figure's

publication

A mixed-methods analysis identifying critical factors contributing to a decline in discourse on stigmatized surrounding mental health in Pakistani society.

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Social impact & activities

Women @ Jazz Social Media Campaign

Jazz HR InitiativeinterviewAug 2025

Interviewed over 50 female identifying employees to highlight female voices in Pakistan’s Telecommunications sphere.

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What drives the work

Motivations

  • Bridging the gap between technology and human well-being
  • Empowering marginalized voices through data and research
  • Driving sustainable change through entrepreneurship

Objectives

  • Secure an HCI Research role at LUMS
  • Apply data science to solve social challenges
  • Scale human-centered technological solutions in Pakistan

Principles

  • Human-Centered Design
  • Social Responsibility
  • Data-Driven Empathy
  • Sustainability
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