Grace Thomas

859.866.4356 | ​thomagc@mail.uc.edu
943 Northoak Dr., Villa Hills, KY 41017

The purpose of my education is to explore academic resources that can guide me into
becoming a more active global citizen scholar.

Education
❖ University of Cincinnati - 3.7/4.0 - B.S. Biological Sciences - ​expected ​May 2020

Volunteer Experience
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center​- ​Cincinnati, OH Aug 2018 - Present
Volunteer
❖ Visit patients in bed rest, bring them toys and spend time with them
❖ Speak with parents and provide tools to alleviate stress

University of Cincinnati Honors College ​- ​Cincinnati, OH Feb 2018 - Present

Honors College Ambassador
❖ Work as a student representative for the Honors College
❖ Facilitate events within the Honors community

University of Cincinnati Biological Sciences ​- ​Cincinnati, OH Aug 2017 - Present

Department Learning Assistant
❖ Guide classroom discussion for Biology 1081: Introduction to Biology
❖ Procter undergraduate level exams

Crossroad Health Center ​- ​Cincinnati, OH May 2017 - Present

Volunteer Intern, Project Manager
❖ Direct student teams on patient interactions and referral scheduling process
❖ Guide volunteers through the creation and implementation of personal projects

Clubs and Organizations

Students Consulting for Nonprofits Jan 2019-Present
❖ Partner with a nonprofit in the Cincinnati area
❖ Construct a plan to address a problem that the nonprofit is facing

Bearcat Bhangra Sept 2018-Present

❖ Explore the art of Bhangra, a Punjabi dance form, by learning choreography with
a team
❖ Educate others about Bhangra by performing at school events

UHP IGNITE Aug 2018-Present

❖ Collaborate with other honors students to research an issue within the Cincinnati
community
❖ Organize and facilitate a project that sustainably addresses the community issue
Research
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center- Cincinnati, Jan 2017– Oct 2017
OH
Research Intern
❖ Contributed to ongoing development of innovative model for study of venous
malformations
❖ Awarded $2000 in University of Cincinnati grant funding
❖ Presented research at 2017 University of Cincinnati Honors Symposium

Shadowing Experience
Crossroad Health Center- Cincinnati, OH Aug 2018– Oct 2017
Dr. Christine Furgason, MD
❖ Shadowed Dr. Furgason for 4 hours

Work Experience
Joseph Beth Bookstore ​- ​Crestview Hills, KY Dec 2017 - Present
Customer Service Representative
❖ Handle merchandise sales, customer questions and membership sign-ups
❖ Maintain store interior displays and product placement

Tristate Arthritis & Rheumatology ​- ​Erlanger, KY June 2013 - Aug 2015

Medical Office Assistant
❖ Assisted staff in organization and management of medical charts and lab results
for over 1000 patients

Awards and Honors

❖ University of Cincinnati Dean’s List 2016-17
❖ University of Cincinnati Dean’s List 2017-18
❖ University of Cincinnati Cincinnatus Scholar
● $12,000 merit scholarship awarded for academic excellence & leadership

References
❖ Available Upon Request