Experience
Work History and Involvement
Intern and Board of Directors, Gator Wesley Foundation
August 2020 – Present
I work on relations with Concord Coffee employees that work out of the building, organize and facilitate weekly yoga sessions, oversee our Next Steps/Involvement ministry, coordinate all mental health programming and events, serve as the liaison for our ministry on the Mental Health Initiative grant by the general conference. I am also a student representative to the Foundation's Board of Directors, and a member of its finance committee.
Camp counselor, Warren Willis United Methodist Camp & Conference Center
May 2020- Present
I serve with children from rising 1st graders to just graduated high school seniors at a sleep away camp, serve as a buddy for students with various special needs, work on the waterfront as a boat driver and lifeguard to maintain safety and a positive, organized environment. I mediate disagreements among campers, direct groups of students consisting of 2 to 150 individuals, provide emotional support and structure for each week, generate enthusiasm amongst campers, as well as fulfill the role of primary caregiver for the students throughout their experience.
Programming Council, Sigma Kappa
November 2019 – November 2021
I served as the apparel chair for my first annual term and coordinated merchandise design, sales, and distribution for over 200 women at a minimum monthly basis. Communicated the requests of the executive council to various companies and coordinated organizational branding with other members of leadership. Served as the Special Events Chair for the second annual term, planning and executing Mother's Weekend in Spring 2021 and Family Weekend in the Fall of 2021 which both had over 500 people in attendance throughout the weekend. I organized in-person, hybrid, and virtual events for participants, while managing a $10,000 budget, vendor contracts, event management, decoration responsibilities, etc.
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Jeong lab
January 2021 - Present
I work as an undergraduate research assistant in the lab of Dr. KC Jeong at the Emerging Pathogens Institute on campus. I investigate bacterial genomics, with a focus on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus while under the supervision of Dr. Jeong and Yuting Zhai. I am currently examining whole genome analysis to compare traits such as virulence factors, mobile genetic elements, resistance genes, phylogenetic relatedness, etc. of both FAMRSA (food animal mrsa) and HMRSA (human mrsa) to better understand host specificity, colonization, and dissemination.
Design Team and Facilitator, the Wellness Project
September 2021 - Present
Initiative funded by the United Methodist Church's general conference in the state of Florida that aims to provide resources, education, and peer support to students in campus ministries across the state of Florida. Additionally, we are working to educate and equip church staff who support and interact with youth and young adults in ministry to better enable them to support students. I serve on the design team, and as a facilitator for a cohort of students from Gainesville, FL. This initiative combines the efforts of people across the state.
Order of Omega Member, UF Sorority and Fraternity Affairs
Fall 2021- Present
Member of UF Greek life Honor society that aims to increase academic efforts, career planning and connections, as well as engages in various service projects throughout the year in the Gainesville area
AIM/Advocacy Committee Head, Gainesville Alzheimer's Association
October 2020- October 2021
I worked to increase promotions of the Walk to End Alz's annual event, contributed to shaping public imaging through the organization's social media presence, assisted with lobbying efforts at the state and local government level, and worked to increase participation in the local community
Sister Support Ambassador, UF Panhellenic
January 2021 - January 2022
Received training and certification in a variety of topics including Title IX, suicide prevention, substance abuse signs/symptoms, and how to steer conversations surrounding sensitive, triggering topics. Hosted monthly office hours to assist women in the Panhellenic community as they dealt with a variety of issues such as burnout, assault, interpersonal conflicts, and mental health issues.