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- Aided lead ophthalmologists in routine numbing and eye injections concerning diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous.- Screened patients by performing retina scans for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, vascular occlusive diseases, retinal vascular disease, retinal tears and detachments, uveitis, and other conditions.- Completed routine eye exams consisting of visual acuity and peripheral vision testing, eye pressure screenings, and dilation.- Sterilized surgical equipment whilst loading patient rooms and confirming health history.

Orlando, Florida, United States

- Partnered with AdventHealth and Grace Medical Home to implement student-led reproductive health and safe sleep workshops designed to reduce the prevalence of SUIDS/SIDS for new and expecting mothers.- Coordinated professional development events to offer clinical volunteering, internship, and employment opportunities alongside academic advancement.- Curated themed content for Instagram and LinkedIn using platforms such as Canva to consistently publicize events, increase student traffic, and recruit pre-professional student advocates.

- Devised a shadowing program in conjunction with the UCF College of Medicine to promote empathy in healthcare, whilst also facilitating publishing and voter drive opportunities to recognize the voices of Orlando’s homeless.- Hosted tabling events alongside class and orientation presentations to advertise the organization to pre-professional student advocates.- Designed apparel, brochures, flyers, and related promotional content to garner brand recognition in addition to curating themed content for Instagram in the form of executive board and director introductions, weekly event recaps, socials, and cross-club collaboration announcements.

- Fostered opportunities to raise awareness of the health disparities faced by homeless populations (e.g. cardiovascular disease) whilst facilitating resume-building workshops for Orlando’s homeless community.- Established advocacy workshops in the Seminole and Orange County public school systems to educate high-school students on equitability in healthcare and develop their clinical skills.

- Conducted EKG, blood pressure, and visual acuity screenings for underprivileged communities at local shelters and clinics to alleviate socio-economic health disparities.

- Hosted a multi-episode literary podcast on critically acclaimed and indie novels to explore a variety of fiction subgenres whilst promoting literacy to younger audiences.- Tactfully recorded and edited audio through Audacity for upload onto Spotify amongst other auditory platforms to bolster streaming numbers.- Managed all professional aspects of Instagram maintenance in addition to creating posts with Canva.

- Assessed the state of health, violence, crime, food insecurity, homelessness, and other sociological concerns alongside local governments, non-profit agencies, and academic institutions to improve the lives of Americans.- Amplified stakeholder voices through data collection methods such as interviews, focus groups, secondary data analysis, statistical analysis, survey administration, content analysis, and GIS mapping to interpret community-based research inquiries specific to public health and policy issues.

- Drafted high-quality poetry and prose for the University of Central Florida’s literary magazine with a focus on the human condition.- Fostered the literary arts by engaging with student writers and artists at public literary readings and skill-specific workshops.

- Devised ongoing, one-on-one coaching sessions to mentor undergraduate scholars in acquiring prestigious internships and research opportunities honed in on both transferable skills and professional development.- Routinely curated promotional materials to boost social media engagement and solidify the HIP Scholar program’s digital presence.- Furthered the mission of the Division of Student Success and Well-Being by facilitating students’ major exploration, transition to university, and the establishment of their academic skillset.

- Directed activism events and initiatives to advocate for patients through curricular improvement, increased physician education, research, and health-related resources to cultivate a generation of patient advocates.- Strategically advocated for equity in medical care and medical education by engaging future physicians with current events related to health policy, universal healthcare, mental health, and reproductive rights. - Upheld pillars of scholarship, networking, philanthropy, and community partnership by engaging in medical-focused volunteering, research, and academic opportunities.

Orlando, Florida, United States

- Dutifully served as a liaison between the Burnett Honors College and first-year honors students by implementing copious social and cultural events designed to promote inclusivity.- Orchestrated productive breakout discussions for a group of ~20 students in addition to one-on-one meetings throughout the semester.- Strategically monitored students’ assignments, attendance, and success throughout the symposium course.- Engaged in a leadership development retreat as well as weekly meetings to refine servant leadership skills.

Greater Orlando

- Aided in the culmination of an Honors Undergraduate Thesis by surveying homeless populations regarding their knowledge of & barriers to colorectal cancer screenings (FOBT/FIT/FIT-DNA tests, colonoscopies, & flexmoid sigmoidoscopies).- Partnered with student researchers to assess the healthcare resources available to sheltered & unsheltered homeless individuals that are 45+ years of age.

Oviedo, Florida, United States

- Strategically critiqued and oversaw the production of interdisciplinary, collegiate-level research papers in a setting of 20+ scholars.- Hosted practice presentations and oral defense panels to prepare researchers for their final examinations.- Created and modeled research techniques whilst connecting researchers to specific mixed-method studies/resources in the body of knowledge.- Granted constructive feedback on research in terms of technical writing, formatting, methodology, data interpretation, presentation, and oral defense daily.- Efficiently prepared laboratory equipment for immediate use.

- Spearheaded an international mentorship program, uniting mentors and mentees in refining their marketing, creative, outreach, management, copywriting, and initiative skills across 15+ countries.- Conferred with principals, deans, and other school officials to rewrite and reform existing policies across counties.- Hosted livestreams, initiated interviews, generated website content, conducted fundraisers, and compiled resources to promote inclusivity and advocacy amongst teenage students.- Established monthly goals and agendas, composed and delivered meeting recaps, and oversaw committee relations for 150+ members.

- Conferred with principals, deans, & other school officials to rewrite & reform existing policies across counties.- Refined dress code policies across America & Canada to be gender-neutral & prevent gender-based disparities in educational opportunity.

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