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Volunteer Experience

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    One Dollar For Life

    Poverty Alleviation

    I spent 3 weeks in rural Kenya Kenya helping build an elementary school.

    ODFL is an IRS registered 501(c)3 non-profit corporation founded to address third world poverty by collecting just one dollar from each of millions of US high school students and then channeling those funds into small-scale infrastructure projects in developing countries.

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    Menlo Park Presbyterian Church

    Poverty Alleviation

    Volunteered at a battered women’s shelter and helped construct homes for those in need in Juarez, Mexico.

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    Volunteer

    Relay For Life of Greater Heights

    Health

    Raised money and walked to promote awareness for cancer patients.

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    Mentor

    Big Brothers Big Sisters

    Education

    Mentored at-risk youth in Redwood city

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    Fundraiser

    Alpha Phi Foundation

    Health

    Helped fundraise for Alpha Phi’s annual Red Dress Gala that donates money to women’s heart health. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States.

Publications

  • Resisting the Urge to Multitask May Be a Singularly Good Idea

    Santa Cruz Patch

    My article about the risks of multitasking was also published on the following sites:

    Campbell Patch
    http://campbell.patch.com/articles/resisting-the-urge-to-multitask-may-be-a-singularly-good-idea

    See publication

  • Technology: A Blessing Or A Curse?

    Menlo Park Patch

    My op-ed article about the pros/cons of technology was also published on the following sites:

    San Mateo Patch:
    http://sanmateo.patch.com/articles/technology-a-blessing-or-a-curse-2226c3dd

    San Leandro Patch:
    http://sanleandro.patch.com/articles/how-technology-gadgets-affect-our-brains

    Referenced in:
    Is Technology Rotting Your Brain?
    http://dadditudes.com/2012/06/26/is-technology-rotting-your-brain/2530/

    See publication

  • Latinas Contra Cancer

    San Jose Beez

    I researched the problem of cancer within the Latino community in the San Jose area and what factors contribute to the problem. Somos Mayfair and Latinas Contra Cancer are taking steps to curtail cancer among Latinos with community gardens, healthy recipes and policies that increase access to nutritious foods. The podcast features Pamela Gudiño, program director of Somos Mayfair, and Ysabel Duron, founder of Latinas Contra Cancer.

    See publication

Honors & Awards

  • Dean's List

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  • Graduating Cum Laude

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  • Jean LeMoin Communications Scholarship

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  • Presidential Scholarship

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Organizations

  • Climb4ACure

    Marketing Support

    Climb4acure connects diabetics to the expensive treatment they need, including blood glucose monitoring supplies, insulin, prescriptions and nutritional supplements, as well as dialysis. Our goal is to provide needed treatment and eduction to help avoid the debilitating complications that can accompany diabetes. We also provide information on fitness and nutrition, which is important in fighting the complications of diabetes. You can make a difference in our mission to help those afflicted with…

    Climb4acure connects diabetics to the expensive treatment they need, including blood glucose monitoring supplies, insulin, prescriptions and nutritional supplements, as well as dialysis. Our goal is to provide needed treatment and eduction to help avoid the debilitating complications that can accompany diabetes. We also provide information on fitness and nutrition, which is important in fighting the complications of diabetes. You can make a difference in our mission to help those afflicted with this terrible disease. Find sponsors for an upcoming hike or climb. Organize a hike in your area or simply donate to climb4acure.

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