GINA MIRANDA

Home: 147 Walcott St Pawtucket, RI 02860

University: 50 Lower College Rd, P.O Box 5268 Kingston, RI 02881
Ginamiranda2016@my.uri.edu​ | 401-603-7373
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EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Bachelor of Science: Health Studies - Health Promotion May 2020
Minor: Leadership Studies | Dean’s List: 3.65/4.0
Awards: Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, A. Robert Rainville Team Excellence

EXPERIENCE
Study Abroad​,​ Khon Kaen University, Thailand Community Public Health June 2019 - August 2019
● Discussed cultural, social, economic, and political influences on health decision making in Thai communities
● Utilized leadership behaviors in collaborating with health team members in the community to identify a need for
planned behavior change
● Learned and practiced the Thai language in the community and with Thai students

​ DC Undergraduate Public Health Scholars (CUPS) Program

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Future Public Health Leaders Program​ ​- ​University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI ​May 2018 - August 2018
● Collected research and composed a presentation on Preconception Health & Healthcare Access and Emergency
Preparedness
● Compiled data on septic system failures with the Washtenaw County Environmental Division which supported
them in appealing for a state-wide sewage system
● Volunteered at various diverse locations throughout the state of Michigan including Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Flint

TEACHING & MENTORING EXPERIENCE

University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Resident Assistant (RA), ​University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI ​April 2019 - Present
● Supervise and support students living in upperclassmen residence halls on campus
● Produce 20 hours/week primarily performing administrative, community building, event planning, and policy
enforcement duties
● Promote a positive living and learning environment for upperclassmen students

Peer Advisor, ​URI Health Studies Program Action Board ​January 2018 - January 2019
● Provided academic and career support to undergraduate Health Sciences students of all classes
● Partnered with other URI departments for our “Coffee Hours” for students to learn more about study abroad,
career opportunities, and volunteer experiences
● Coordinated networking events for Health Studies students and alumni of the program

​ RI 2018 Leadership Institute

Peer Leader, U ​ ugust 2018
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● Facilitated small group discussion and activities with incoming first-year students
● Collaborated with a team of peer leaders and coordinators to develop the 3-day retreat

​ DF 190: Leadership Introductory Course

Peer Leader, H January 2018 - May 2018
● Facilitated learning activities and group discussions on leadership theories for the course
● Held one-on-one meetings with students on organizational items and class content
 LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
​ tudent Organization Leadership Consultants (SOLC)
Consultant, S ​September 2018 - Present
● Create specialized retreats for URI student organizations to achieve their collective goals and objectives
● Facilitate debriefing discussion with organizations during and after the retreats

Host & Volunteer, ​Diversifying, Recruiting, Inspiring, Volunteering, Educating (DRIVE)​ ​April 2017 - Present
● Participate in recruitment programs prepared for self-identified, diverse, out-of-state high school senior students
interested in applying to and experiencing URI life
● Host high school seniors in my place of residence and bring them to scheduled activities throughout the
experience

Logistics Coordinator & Presenter​,​ Sophomore Breakthrough Experience (SBE) ​May 2019 - November 2019
● Authored content for the Sophomore Breakthrough Experience held for undergraduate sophomores around goal
setting, self-care, grounding, and emotional intelligence
● Presented “Vision & Mission Creation” and “Authentic Leadership” sessions at the workshop
● Produced the schedule for peer leader training and workshops

President, ​Thrive URI ​April 2018 - April 2019

● Organized meetings for Thrive, a social-enterprising organization on campus empowering students who wanted to
make positive social change at URI through their proposed “Passion Projects”
● Communicated with multiple URI department leaders to work on a Mental Health “Passion Project” to serve
students with mental health services after hours

Organization Committee Assistant, ​Thrive URI April 2017 - April 2018

● Assisted in developing “Change Fest”, a day-long hack-a-thon that recruits the northeast for innovative positive
social change projects from all people
● Contributed to manifesting the materials that were given to participants on the day of the event

Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Participant, ​University of Rhode Island Service Corps
March 2017
● Participated in service trips in Rhode Island for the week of Spring Break
● Volunteered at a soup kitchen, therapy horse grooming, interacted with the elderly, as well as organized produce
at the Rhode Island Food Bank

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2016 Leadership Institute Participant, U August 2016
● Went to the Alton Jones campus and learned about my own personal leadership tendencies as well as others
● Contributed to a team of other incoming first-year students on group activities and discussions

SKILLS
Languages:​ Fluent in English and Cape Verdean Creole, Understand Spanish, Conversational Thai
Computer:​ Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Personal: ​Interpersonal, Communication, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Team Player, Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES

Student Affairs Leaders of Tomorrow (SALT) Conference, Providence , RI November 2019

Alumni of Color Panel, URI March 2019, 2018, 2017
Sophomore Breakthrough Experience (SBE) November, 2017