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Selena Evora
Strategic|Ideation|Adaptability|Woo|Restorative

Education| University of Rhode Island May 2018

Iota Iota Iota National Honors Society 3.1
Bachelor of Science Health Studies
Bachelors of Arts Gender Women’s Studies
Leadership Studies Minor
Work
Experience| Building Manager March 2017-present
University of Rhode Island Memorial Union
Managed the central building on campus home to student organizations, Vice President of Student
Affairs, Office of Student Involvement and other departmental office spaces. Duties included, but not
limited to, setting up and breaking down of Audio Visual equipment, customer service, secure the
parking lot, and opening and closing the building.
Summer@GW Resident Advisor June 2017-August 2017
The George Washington University
Live-in Mentor to approximately 100 high school students throughout the summer. Focused on
support in a hall who participated in the Summer@GW pre-college program. Facilitated programing
revolving around college readiness and enrichment to help prepare students for their college
experiences. Students varied in geographical location as well as classes taken.
Resident Advisor January 2016-December 2016
University of Rhode Island
Live-in Mentor for approximately 250 first year students. Focused on transitional and academic
success while maintaining a safe living and learning environment. Facilitated residential hall
programming revolving around diversity, education, involvement, health and safety, and community
learning.
Student Coordinator October 2015-January 2016
University of Rhode Island Women’s Center
Organized over 10 volunteer members of the P.L.E.A.S.E (Peer’s Learning Educating And Supporting
Everyone) Program, which specialized in advocacy and education for victims of interpersonal
violence. Tasks include Greek 101 presentation (950+ students), URI 101 presentations (all
incoming first year students), and educational workshops throughout campus.
Summer@Brown Resident Advisor May 2015-August 2015
Brown University
Live-in Mentor to approximately 600 high school students throughout the summer. Focused on
support in an all-female residence hall who participated in the Summer@Brown pre-college program.
Facilitated programing revolving around college readiness and enrichment to help prepare students
for their college experiences. Students varied in geographical location as well as classes taken.

Leadership| Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority November 2015-present

Initiated in a national sisterhood, whose philanthropy, Kids in Need Foundation, is centered around
college readiness and education for children from underrepresented communities.
Positions Held: President January 2017-present
Alumnae Chair January 2016-December 2016
Sisterhood Development Assistant September 2016-December 2016
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Teachers Assistant January 2017-May 2017

Peer Mentor for the Rose Butler Browne Mentoring Course at the University of Rhode Island (HDF
291 Course Code). The course is an elective for the Leadership Minor. This unique class focuses on
the historical and contemporary perspectives revolving around Women of Color experiences. Duties
included being an outside mentor to the students, facilitate presentations and teach classes about
several topics which included but not limited to body image in the media, mentoring, and Women of
Color in higher education.
College Leadership Rhode Island September 2016-December 2016
Four-month Rhode Island based leadership program which targeted campus leaders to enhance
their strengths and exposed them to different opportunities local in Rhode Island.
Cape Verdean Student Association September 2014-May 2016
Multicultural Organization at the University of Rhode Island, aimed to educate the community about
the Cape Verdean Culture through meetings, workshops, and community service to promote heritage
on campus.
Positions Held: Community Service Chair September 2015-May 2016
URI 101 Mentor September 2015-November 2015
Student mentor to incoming first year students during their first semester of college. Assisted with
transitional and academic success as well as peer support. Duties included grading, facilitating
lesson plans and education about the University of Rhode Island.
Girls Group March 2013-June 2014
Created and facilitated a non-profit young women’s support group at the Boys and Girls Club of
Pawtucket. Topics taught included but not limited to body image, friendships, domestic violence, and
transition to high school for middle school girls. Ages ranged from 8-12 and the second year
focused on high school girls ages 13-18 about the same issues and tailored to their ages.
Certifications| American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid May 2017
Safe Zone Training Summer 2015
GreenDot Bystander Intervention Spring 2015
The Student Success Sexual Assault Prevention Spring 2015
Every Choice Bystander Spring 2015
Certified Peer Educator Spring 2015
Microsoft Office Specialist May 2013
Conferences| D.I.V.E. RI March 2015-March 2018
Diversifying Individuals Via Education is an annual student-lead and facilitated conference hosted by
the University of Rhode Island, to help promote diversity and conversations in higher education,
based on current issues affecting marginalized groups.
Positions Held: Events and Programming Chair March 2018
Volunteer March 2015
Speakers and Presenters
Committee March 2017
Phi Sigma Sigma Convention June 2017
Every two years each collegiate chapter is responsible for sending two officials on their behalf.
During this convention the officers are responsible for electing the new Phi Sigma Sigma Grand
Council and national bylaw changes that will affect over 200 chapters for the next two years. One of
the bills voted on in 2017, allowed for all women identified individuals to be eligible for membership
of Phi Sigma Sigma.