Meera Thomas Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Maryland, United States

I assist in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers for Angela Alsobrooks' senatorial and congressional campaign activities and events.Conducting Community Outreach: Conduct outreach efforts, including phone banking, canvassing, and attending community meetings to engage with voters and supporters.Data Management: Maintain and update databases with voter information, volunteer sign-ups, and outreach activities.Communications: Assist in drafting campaign materials… Show more I assist in recruiting, training, and managing volunteers for Angela Alsobrooks' senatorial and congressional campaign activities and events.Conducting Community Outreach: Conduct outreach efforts, including phone banking, canvassing, and attending community meetings to engage with voters and supporters.Data Management: Maintain and update databases with voter information, volunteer sign-ups, and outreach activities.Communications: Assist in drafting campaign materials, social media content, and newsletters.Organizing Work: Participate in door-to-door canvassing, phonebanking, text banking, and other duties. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Drafted press releases, op-eds, memos, and conducted legislative research to facilitate communication and outreach.Engaged with constituents through email and phone calls, improving public relations for Illinois District 08.Led Capitol tours and assisted with community engagement efforts.

Rockville, Maryland, United States

I provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for clients under six with Autism. I collected and graphed data, implementing crisis intervention plans and communicating with cross-functional staff and parents. I also taught clients and wase involved in the event organizing committee. Data-driven, and highly analytical, and detail-oriented. I collected and analyzed learning target data for clients every session, using online platform Central Reach (CR). I uploaded standardized… Show more I provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for clients under six with Autism. I collected and graphed data, implementing crisis intervention plans and communicating with cross-functional staff and parents. I also taught clients and wase involved in the event organizing committee. Data-driven, and highly analytical, and detail-oriented. I collected and analyzed learning target data for clients every session, using online platform Central Reach (CR). I uploaded standardized summaries and computed graphs on CR to present to insurance companies. I delivered 100+ hours of individualized ABA therapy, contributing to an average mastery rate of 85% across all clients' educational goals.Works well in a fast-paced, high pressure environment to problem solve. When clients exhibit violent behaviors, it is crucial to deescalate, ensure others' safety, and document client progress. I was able to implement a behavior intervention plan, using crisis management techniques, while recording frequency data on CR.Excellent collaborative skills. I worked alongside a multidisciplinary team consisting of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts, Speech and Occupational Therapists, and technicians, contributing to cohesive treatment plans. In addition, I cooperated with team members to develop antecedent strategies for client problem behaviors. Punctual and adaptable. Technicians received daily schedules at the start of the day, adapting to the client and their needs on demand. Technicians must rotate clients throughout the day, requiring seamless communication from each member to ensure client safety.Customer-oriented and empathetic. I communicated with caregivers to summarize client's progress, emphasizing significant milestones and presenting visual data to assure their concerns.I was involved in the event committee, contributing to organization, planning, and preparing for client and team building events through task delegation, managing inventory, and support. Show less

Champaign, Illinois, United States

As the only undergraduate member in a team consisting of two graduate students and the Health Communication Director, I assisted students in an Introduction to Communication course I had taken and received an A+ in the previous semester. Excellent leadership and mentoring skills. I provided classroom assistance to 150 students, resulting in a 30% increase in overall class GPA. I connected with students individually to assess their learning needs and help them achieve their desired… Show more As the only undergraduate member in a team consisting of two graduate students and the Health Communication Director, I assisted students in an Introduction to Communication course I had taken and received an A+ in the previous semester. Excellent leadership and mentoring skills. I provided classroom assistance to 150 students, resulting in a 30% increase in overall class GPA. I connected with students individually to assess their learning needs and help them achieve their desired grade. Detail oriented. I proctored exams throughout the semester, collaborating with my team to distribute and collect papers, ensured names and IDs were matching, double checked errors on the question paper, and mentored students to answer their doubts and attend to question-specific concerns.Punctual and dedicated. I arrived early and stayed longer after class to answer any doubts, share study expertise based on scientifically-proven techniques (like expanding retrieval practice), and took notes during lecture to enhance my own conceptual understanding. I provided my email to students who wanted comprehensive study notes and answered questions after-class.Supportive and empathetic. Being an undergraduate myself, I understood my students well. I used audience-specific strategies to enhance classroom readiness through arriving early to set up and play a curated playlist, resulting in a 40% increase in attendance. Creative strategy and team collaboration. I brainstormed challenging exam questions with my team to assess student understanding of communication principles, resulting in rigorous evaluations aligned with course goals. Show less

Champaign, Illinois, United States

As a research assistant, I participated in brainstorming, strategy, creative design, and running Phase I Trials. I collected data and aided in beta testing during initial study trials. The Attachment Theory Lab is developing a creative new psychology study, Room 154, to determine the effects of threatening situations on adult attachment styles. Participants will work collaboratively to find clues in an escape room and solve the puzzle.Aided in strategy, contributing my ideas to… Show more As a research assistant, I participated in brainstorming, strategy, creative design, and running Phase I Trials. I collected data and aided in beta testing during initial study trials. The Attachment Theory Lab is developing a creative new psychology study, Room 154, to determine the effects of threatening situations on adult attachment styles. Participants will work collaboratively to find clues in an escape room and solve the puzzle.Aided in strategy, contributing my ideas to streamline and support the integrity of this blinded study. I helped in room design and volunteered myself as a participant in early stages. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including master's students and the principal investigator to run initial study trials.I collected and analyzed data to beta-test the study and was instrumental in improving future study design. Show less

Urbana, Illinois, United States

I managed a 21-person staff at Pennsylvania Avenue Hall Front Desk to ensure excellent customer service and presentation, collaboration, and efficient data entry. I also allocated a $2000 budget into advertising, planning, and supervising sponsored team events. Excellent customer service. I am welcoming and friendly to all individuals, from students to seniors. I employ an empathetic mindset, prioritizing customer wants and needs to produce effective solutions, avoiding "no/I don't… Show more I managed a 21-person staff at Pennsylvania Avenue Hall Front Desk to ensure excellent customer service and presentation, collaboration, and efficient data entry. I also allocated a $2000 budget into advertising, planning, and supervising sponsored team events. Excellent customer service. I am welcoming and friendly to all individuals, from students to seniors. I employ an empathetic mindset, prioritizing customer wants and needs to produce effective solutions, avoiding "no/I don't know" at all costs.Organized, detail-oriented, and punctual. I created fortnightly schedules using Microsoft Excel, taking into account 21 individual schedules for seamless shift coverage, time off requests, and last minute changes. In addition, I hosted monthly meetings to address concerns, train and mentor clerks on situational skills, and recognize excellent service using Microsoft Power Point.Creative and a team player. When brainstorming team building strategies, I collaborated with my management team to create fun icebreakers like jeopardy, treasure hunt, and potlucks. We have also interviewed and recruited aspiring Senior Housing Representatives using a curated questionnaire to select the ideal candidate.Supportive as a mentor. I train new desk clerks to introduce them to their role of customer support, data entry, and package/mail processing. I also support team members when needed, understanding and addressing their concerns to work towards a common solution. During performance appraisals, I used audience-specific language to connect with desk clerks and hosted interventions to improve behavior outcomes. Show less

Urbana, Illinois, United States

I was promoted from RA to Coordinator. I recruited participants, planned ad campaigns and events, developed manuals and protocols, and managed data and inventory. The PNC Lab aims to test and understand the effects of physical behaviors on cognitive health. As research coordinator, I developed IRB protocols, manuals, advertising/marketing and recruitment + retention strategies and managed data collection and review for 30-person team to streamline operations.Experienced in… Show more I was promoted from RA to Coordinator. I recruited participants, planned ad campaigns and events, developed manuals and protocols, and managed data and inventory. The PNC Lab aims to test and understand the effects of physical behaviors on cognitive health. As research coordinator, I developed IRB protocols, manuals, advertising/marketing and recruitment + retention strategies and managed data collection and review for 30-person team to streamline operations.Experienced in recruitment, advertising, and communication. I planned and conducted advertising campaigns to recruit, screen, and schedule participants for data collection. I used audience segmentation techniques to target interested individuals. I assisted with organization of research-related events, and communicated with investigators and research staff at collaborating sites.Organized, detail-oriented, and highly analytical. I have experience organizing research activities, allocating appropriate research space and equipment, and meeting with participants. I managed data collection and review, managing online information databases including Qualtrics and RedCap. I also coordinated procedures and policies, ensuring that standard ethical protocols are followed, and kept track of certifications of team members.Excellent grant and report writing abilities. I wrote and consistently updated the Manual of Procedures, a 500-page document detailing study procedures for undergraduate assistants. I also assisted with preparation and maintenance of IRB protocols. I assisted with preparation of semi-annual data safety and management reports for the research study. Show less

Physical Activity And Neurocognitive Health Lab, Uiuc, Freer Hall, Urbana

As a research assistant, I collaborated with undergraduates to collect and analyze data, administer EEG scans, YSI analyses, and cognitive assessments, and recruit/screen participants. I worked under the guidance of Prof. D. Pindus on the SITLess! Adult Study to test the effects of physical activity breaks on prolonged sitting on cognitive functions among adults with obesity.Collaboration and team work. I worked alongside 30 undergraduates to communicate seamlessly and coordinate to… Show more As a research assistant, I collaborated with undergraduates to collect and analyze data, administer EEG scans, YSI analyses, and cognitive assessments, and recruit/screen participants. I worked under the guidance of Prof. D. Pindus on the SITLess! Adult Study to test the effects of physical activity breaks on prolonged sitting on cognitive functions among adults with obesity.Collaboration and team work. I worked alongside 30 undergraduates to communicate seamlessly and coordinate to administer questionnaires, conduct brain imaging, glucose testing, and DXA scans to interpret results and collect data. We attended weekly meetings for task delegation and support. We also worked together to publish the official website, creating content, questionnaires/forms, and sharing information.I have conducted complete clinical trials, assisting recruitment, interviewing, and assessments. I worked one-on-one with participants, from phone and in-person screenings to baseline testing practice visits, and intervention visits. I conducted 80 assessments per participant, including KBIT-2, MoCA, and PARQ+. I also conducted more intrusive testing, including YSI Blood Sample Fasting Glucose Analysis, resting heart rate, blood pressure, and EEG assessments. As a result, I have excellent communication skill and good ethical practice in research.Computer skills. I have used Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, RedCap, and Qualtrics to input and analyze data to comprehensible findings. Show less

Champaign, Illinois, United States

I performed survey data cleaning using advanced Excel and developed a coding system to ensure data integrity, resulting in reliable meta-analytical insights. I conducted literature reviews and qualitative analysis to synthesize existing research, informing new study directions.The POWER Relationship study examines how power dynamics affect romantic relationships, specifically LGBTQ+. I collaborated with undergraduates and masters students to investigate these effects and publish a… Show more I performed survey data cleaning using advanced Excel and developed a coding system to ensure data integrity, resulting in reliable meta-analytical insights. I conducted literature reviews and qualitative analysis to synthesize existing research, informing new study directions.The POWER Relationship study examines how power dynamics affect romantic relationships, specifically LGBTQ+. I collaborated with undergraduates and masters students to investigate these effects and publish a longitudinal study with comprehensive findings. Show less

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

As a research assistant, I collected and analyzed data using Microsoft Excel to test correlation and graphing for an evidence-based autism research project examining impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on earlier parental recognition of ASD symptoms in children.In addition, I aided occupational therapy sessions for children, enabling skills development and personal growth.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Created and edited video content, conducted audience segmentation, analyzed social media metrics, developed outreach strategies, and led a fundraising campaign. The/Nudge is a non-profit organization working to alleviate poverty in India. Used iMovie to create and edit engaging video content aligned with marketing objectives, increasing brand awareness. I used online advertisement techniques to improve audience engagement, resulting in expanded reach.Analyzed social media… Show more Created and edited video content, conducted audience segmentation, analyzed social media metrics, developed outreach strategies, and led a fundraising campaign. The/Nudge is a non-profit organization working to alleviate poverty in India. Used iMovie to create and edit engaging video content aligned with marketing objectives, increasing brand awareness. I used online advertisement techniques to improve audience engagement, resulting in expanded reach.Analyzed social media metrics and leveraged popular hashtags to optimize messaging and precisely target potential customers, resulting in improved outreach strategies. Spearheaded a fundraising campaign, raising 11,000 rupees to support the non-profit's mission and exceed donation goals. Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology, Minor In Communication, 3.93

Activities and Societies: Dean's List: Spring'24, Fall'23, Spring'23, Fall'21 Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society CATsNAP.org Volunteer.

International Baccalaureate (Ib) Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program, 40/45

Activities and Societies: Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Theory Of Knowledge Presentation (ToK) Internal Assessment Projects Higher.

International General Certificate Of Secondary Education (Igcse), High School/Secondary Certificate Programs, 5 A*S And 3 As

Activities and Societies: International Certificate of Education with Distinction Subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, English.