Prapti Shah Email & Phone Number

Burlington, Ma, Us

As a Project Stree Ambassador, I raise awareness about hygiene habits and challenge the stigma around women’s menstrual health, as well as fundraise through numerous social media platforms to provide menstrual packages and hygiene products for impoverished villages in Gujarat, India.

Northeastern University, Boston, Ma

Bouvé Fellows are upper-year Bouvé students who serve as peer mentors for first-year students as they transition academically and personally to Northeastern University. In order to assist first-year students with their academic transitional needs, I (as a Bouvé Fellow) serve as both a mentor and co-instructor of “College: An Introduction” seminar, and prepare presentations to guide the students through. I also serve as a Junior Coordinator of the program that plays a role in leading the program… Show more Bouvé Fellows are upper-year Bouvé students who serve as peer mentors for first-year students as they transition academically and personally to Northeastern University. In order to assist first-year students with their academic transitional needs, I (as a Bouvé Fellow) serve as both a mentor and co-instructor of “College: An Introduction” seminar, and prepare presentations to guide the students through. I also serve as a Junior Coordinator of the program that plays a role in leading the program to success. Show less

Boston, Ma

The Honors Events Council consists of Honors students, who have interest in engaging the Honors community, an enthusiasm for planning events and sharing about opportunities within the Honors programs. I participate in creating events that help students enjoy the Northeastern community and relieve any stress from academics.

Northeastern University

WREN is the Women's Research Engagement Network, a group at Northeastern University dedicated to promoting and celebrating women in research across the disciplines. As a WREN Scholar, I engage in several social networking events, focused on building skills and connections both on and off campus through research cohorts, workshops, and speaker events.

Northeastern University, Boston, Ma

In the IHESJR and WREN (Women’s Engagement And Research Network) at Northeastern, I am given the opportunities to participate in career panels, skills-based trainings and social networking nights with an interdisciplinary cohort of undergraduate women in research. We all share a common commitment to promoting health equity and social justice through research interventions, data collection and analysis experiences. Currently, I lead a research survey exploring the experiences of individuals with… Show more In the IHESJR and WREN (Women’s Engagement And Research Network) at Northeastern, I am given the opportunities to participate in career panels, skills-based trainings and social networking nights with an interdisciplinary cohort of undergraduate women in research. We all share a common commitment to promoting health equity and social justice through research interventions, data collection and analysis experiences. Currently, I lead a research survey exploring the experiences of individuals with non-traditional racial or ethnic backgrounds in terms of self-perception. Show less

Stonebridge In Burlington

Burlington, Ma

At the Friends of Indian Senior Citizen's Organization (FISCO), a social work agency, the mission is to provide companionship, connection and compassion to Asian Indian immigrants/senior citizens so that they can maintain good physical and mental health. As the website manager, I lead and maintain the FISCO website by designing monthly flyers and videos for the events and implementing effective website management techniques, as well as uploading photos and videos of weekly gatherings and… Show more At the Friends of Indian Senior Citizen's Organization (FISCO), a social work agency, the mission is to provide companionship, connection and compassion to Asian Indian immigrants/senior citizens so that they can maintain good physical and mental health. As the website manager, I lead and maintain the FISCO website by designing monthly flyers and videos for the events and implementing effective website management techniques, as well as uploading photos and videos of weekly gatherings and seminars. I also attend the events and discussion panels whenever necessary to assist with technology and set up livestreams. FISCO's programs and activities consist of frequent social interactions and gatherings, a signature hot meal served each week on Wednesday at the Burlington Senior Center, and a Desi-Meals-On-Wheels program with food delivered to the homes of seniors in surrounding towns. Show less

Northeastern University, Boston, Ma

In the APPEAR Lab, I work with other peers to lead studies encouraging body positivity and exploring individual’s experiences of posting to social media, aiming to challenge dominant appearance ideals; foster acceptance and respect for all bodies regardless of shape, size and features. I also participate in leading a research survey that explores the experiences of individuals with non-traditional racial or ethnic backgrounds in terms of self-perception.

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Throughout my time at the Speciality Clinic in Waltham (a Northeastern-guided co-op), I had the opportunity to work with many wonderful doctors, PA’s, and NP’s, and gain exposure to a wide array of healthcare specialities. I have also learned how to take vital signs, do point of care testing, use an electronic record, and communicate in a chain of command, which have contributed to expanding my knowledge on the different development stages of children.

Burlington High School, Burlington, Ma

I collaborated with many faculty and staff members around the district to recognize and respond to inequity in the school system and actively promote a community that values human difference, specifically through initiatives like anti-bias training and the 21-day Racial Equity Challenge. I also advocated for and worked towards hiring our first Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the district.

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

At Kumon, I worked individually with kindergarten through 12th grade students to help them complete assignments and to improve their Math, Reading and Writing skills. With other tutors and volunteers, I strengthened the workflow of Center by monitoring a system to efficiently grade students’ daily work and organize subsequent homework and tasks. Through this work experience, I was able to assist children in developing skills beyond math and reading topics such as efficiency, confidence, and… Show more At Kumon, I worked individually with kindergarten through 12th grade students to help them complete assignments and to improve their Math, Reading and Writing skills. With other tutors and volunteers, I strengthened the workflow of Center by monitoring a system to efficiently grade students’ daily work and organize subsequent homework and tasks. Through this work experience, I was able to assist children in developing skills beyond math and reading topics such as efficiency, confidence, and determination. Show less

Bachelor’S In Health Sciences, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, 2Nd Year

Activities and Societies: NU Utsav (South Asian Organization), Health Disparities Student Collaborative, Pre-PA Society, ViTAL, Honors.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Co-President of Multicultural/Humans of BHS Club, Senior Editor of Yearbook, Co-President of Bollywood Dance.