RESUME

education

Furman University

Bachelor of Arts, expected May 2021
Majors: Public Health, Communication Studies

GPA: 3.74/4.00
Academic Honors: Dean’s List, Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Honor Society – GPA of at least 3.5 for freshman

year), Furman Engaged (chosen as one of four freshmen to present research paper at university-wide event)
Study Abroad: May Experience 2018, Travel Writing through Italy; DIS Copenhagen Spring 2020 (Core Course: Health Delivery & Prioritization)
Major Coursework: Wellness Concepts, Fundamentals of Public Health, Research & Evaluation in Health Sciences, Health Delivery & Prioritization, Environmental Health, Global Public Health, Health Policy, Public Speaking, Digital Communications, Advocacy, Rhetoric, Mass Communications

Extracurriculars: Writing & Media Lab Consultant, Peer Minister of Canterbury of Furman, Staff Writer for "The Paladin" student newspaper, Furman Club Tennis, Kappa Delta Sorority (Body Image Assistant Chair)
Volunteer Work: Co-coordinator of "Blessings in a Backpack" (pack and deliver food weekly to Armstrong Elementary School for food insecure children), Greenville Free Medical Clinic, National Patient Advocate Foundation

Skills: familiarity with InDesign, Photoshop, WordPress, and Wix
Interests: journalism, public health, social justice, running, traveling, sustainability, women's rights
Certifications: CPR, CITI training

Health Policy Intern

National Patient Advocate Foundation - Washington, D.C. (Remote)

June 2020-August 2020

Provided research assistance to answer outstanding questions about health coverage and access to care
Analyzed and distinguished federal and state proposals that prioritize equitable access to affordable quality health care
Prepared educational content for grassroots advocates to engage in legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts
Developed high level summaries to brief team on current health equity policy issues

Health Communications Intern

Greenville Free Medical Clinic - Greenville, SC

June 2019-August 2019

Created social media plans and implemented daily communications efforts
Worked with local ad agency team to gather and create promotion materials for communication efforts of clinic
Checked patients in at front desk
Provided general assistance as needed in all departments of clinic

Patient Engagement Studio Volunteer

Greenville Health System - Greenville, SC

January 2019-August 2019

Assisted with collaborative research between patients, community stakeholders, doctors, and researchers
Interviewed past presenters of the studio to evaluate the efficacy of the program
Provided feedback for social media and other communication plans for the studio
Presented research findings to medical students and professors