Serena Starks Email & Phone Number

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

- Supporting student development through impactful service, enhancing pedagogical practices, designing service-focused events, and mentoring student cohorts- Collaborate with faculty and staff to collect data on student impact and contribute to working groups that promote civic engagement- Work with Princeton Athletics to bridge the gap between student-athletes and service- Run Service Focus, a year-long program for sophomores to reflect on meaningful civic engagement

- Mentoring athletes ages 12-16 to provide guidance, support, and personalized advice to help individuals reach their full potential- Meet with middle and high school athletes bi-weekly

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

Crystal Cove, California

- Oversaw the junior lifeguard program with duties including facilitating activities, ensuring the safety of participants, and managing pick up and drop off

Urbana-Champaign Area

- Served as a mentor, motivator, and resource for student-athletes, fostering a positive and empowering learning environment- Providing personalized guidance and ongoing support through weekly meetings to contribute to the development of well-rounded, independent learners who are equipped to overcome academic hurdles and achieve their full potential

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

- Volunteered in rural Vietnam teaching English and baseball to 6th and 7th graders alongside University students- Taught life skills and participated in cultural exchanges during the 3 week-long program- Fostered cultural exchange events to bridge the gap of understanding between individuals with diverse backgrounds

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

- Recruited first year students to the Pace Center for Civic Engagement, a community hub centered around finding organizations to serve- Hosted events to draw undergraduate students to find summer-service centered internships

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

- Hosted a bi-annual carnival with 60 volunteers and 40 participants for the first time in two years after the pandemic for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities- Recruited new presidents to continue the legacy of the carnival - Collaborated with the the Student-Athlete Service Council and the Pace Center for Civic Engagement to provide the safest and most enjoyable experience for participants in a post-pandemic world

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

- Created 4 main task forces to promote inclusion and diversity through department-wide initiatives- Attended monthly meetings with Princeton Athletics staff and faculty to discuss advances on the agenda that was split into service, recruiting, and student-athlete experience- Interviewed and played a role in hiring a new Director of Athletics for DEI - Sat on the board for student-athlete experience to give feedback on how the department can better serve student-athletes of color

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

- Founded affinity group for Asian student-athletes to foster connection, community, and start conversation surrounding identity- Built a membership of over 100 current and former Asian student-athletes- Collaborated with Black Student Athlete Council and Queer Student Athlete Collective to push forward initiatives within the Princeton Athletic Department through the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion executive board as well as provide spaces for historically marginalized groups

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

- Hosted community service projects through the Princeton Varsity Club to provide opportunities for student-athletes to give back- Organized Letter Writing Campaign with Special Olympics to send letters between over 100 Princeton students and Special Olympic athletes

Princeton, New Jersey, United States

- Engaged in summer service experiences and forged connections to academic interests through coursework, critical reflection, and collaboration - Participated in year-long workshop that met every other week to reflect on internships engaging with civic service, learn with founders of non-profits, and develop new strategies to serve local communities

Huntington Beach, California, United States

- Taught hitting lessons to young softball players ages 7-15, run clinics for teams, and provide fielding lessons- Mentored self-confidence in hitting ability and provided advice on how to excel on the field and the classroom- Hosted speaker event for high school softball players to guide them through the college recruiting process

Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

- Constructed issues map to detail laws and regulations passed about cryptocurrency, financial technology, and blockchain- Edited and polished Spanish to English translations in a weekly report detailing national news from Latin American countries- Attended webinars to research policies regarding artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency in Latin America

Orange County, California, United States

- Researched anti-Asian hate crime bills and published 10 page report on policies passed- Attended webinars on mobilizing voters- Advocated and partnered with government officials to push forward progressive policies

- Participated in business strategic meetings to envision the future of the company- Attended customer consultations to gain experience in selling the product- Posted on social media to engage users and draw interest

Santa Barbara County, California, United States

- Planned virtual events, reach out to coaches and athletes, and increase presence on social media platforms- Created a Zoom interview series with Special Olympic athletes- Started Letter Writing Campaign between 100 Princeton student-athletes and Special Olympics athletes

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Attended meetings to learn from MLB sales specialists- Conducted research project on sales strategies during MLB games

Huntington Beach, California, United States

- Brought together community partners: Corky Carrol's Surfing School, the SAC Booster Club(Special Abilities Cluster), the Edison High School surf team, CA State lifeguards, and over 15 local businesses- Oversaw marketing strategies, coordinating and recruiting volunteers and sponsors, obtaining permits and lifeguards, and collecting waivers from the participants- Accomodated all levels of ability from Down's Syndrome to CP with quadriplegia

Huntington Beach, California, United States

- Coordinated and executed a themed prom for over 100 special needs students, 20 teachers and 30 volunteers- Oversaw decorations, funding, food, guest RSVP’s, volunteers and communicating with special needs advisors and parents

Masters Of Science In Management, Business Administration And Management, General

Princeton School Of International And Public Affairs; Minor In Asian American Studies, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

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