Elijah Davis Email & Phone Number

California, United States

First Gen United empowers first-generation college students to realize their full potential. Through personalized mentorship and an uplifting community, we help students access the guidance, resources, and support needed to thrive in higher education. Our goal is to eliminate isolation and unlock the remarkable potential of first-gens nationwide.

Honored to be serving as a member of the National Foster Care Youth and Alumni Policy Council from 2024 to 2027. Selected as one of 6 new members from a pool of over 100 applicants and am the youngest member of the council. Assisting in raising awareness for policy recommendations through research, presentations, outreach, and advocacy.

As a volunteer crisis counselor with Crisis Text Line, I provide support to people in crisis via text message. Committing 4 hours per week, I employ empathetic listening and collaborative problem solving to help texters manage challenging situations and emotions. Having seen firsthand the mental health crisis afflicting so many, especially youth, I am.

United States

Analyzing data on cognitive epidemiology and infectious disease outcomes for meta-analysis manuscripts. Collaborating with the BYU team led by Dr. Dawson Hedges. Will present findings in Budapest, Hungary in April, 2024. Published on multiple papers and posters.

Working in a cellular neuroscience lab on an in-vivo two-photon microscopy project investigatingneuronal associations with the drug-induced behaviors of mice. Received the BYU CURA (College Undergraduate Research Award) grant of $2000 to pursue this research.

United States

Conducted research for nearly 2 years analyzing the relationships between sleep, psychology, andneuroscience, using MRI and EEG methods. Presented findings at a national conference in Indianapolis,ID, and had research accepted for international presentation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Provo, Utah, United States

Leading a team in the review, editing, and publishing of scientific undergraduate articles in psychologyand neuroscience. Previously worked as managing editor and lead-designer of Chiasm, the neuroscience equivalent.

As chair of the Distinguished Lecture Series Committee for the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI), I lead our efforts to inspire students, doctors, and the public by inviting world-renowned lung cancer experts to share their research and experiences. Through this lecture series, we aim to spread awareness and the latest knowledge regarding.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I recently was recently accepted as a member of the @AEI Collegiate Network. After being selected as one of 50 applicants (out of a pool of 250) to attend th inaugural AEI First Generation Student Forum, I was inspired to become more involved in the American political landscape as a more informed and engaged citizen and student. About AEI:The American.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Worked with Dr. M Brandon Westover MD/PhD to create a machine learning model for predictingParkinson's disease using health data. I am currently finalizing my manuscript as the first author forsubmission to a publication.

Co-host of Firstly Real Talk (FReal Talk), a podcast highlighting the experiences of first-generationcollege students and professionals. Invited by founder Kevin Hu after appearing as a guest, I merged the"My First-Gen Story" project from First-Gen United with the podcast to share impactful stories of first-gen individuals. We are excited to soon be.

Bachelor'S Degree, Philosophy, Pre-Law

Activities and Societies: - Leland Scholars Program - Peer Facilitation Program Mentor-in-Training - The Dualist: Stanford Undergraduate.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Neuroscience, Pre-Med

Activities and Societies: - Dual major in neuroscience and statistics with a business minor in global and community impact. - Dean's List.

High School Diploma, 4.00/4.00 Unweighted Gpa, 4.40/5.00 Weighted Gpa

Activities and Societies: - Academic Excellence: Achieved a 100th percentile score in the ACT written essay exam and maintained a.