​TRISHA REDDY

8320 Autumn River Dr. | Ellicott City, MD 21043|

Email: ​trishasoma@gmail.com​ |Phone: (443) 851-3181

​ DUCATION
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Mount Hebron High School, ​Howard County, MD
Grade 11 | GPA: 3.97/4.00 |Expected Graduation: May 2021

VOLUNTEER & WORK EXPERIENCE

Ellicott City Total Eye Care Internship ​(2019)

- Interacted with business executives and patients resulting in improved communication and
professional skills
- Obtained a better understanding of the field of ophthalmology and executed practical
applications of this knowledge

HCPSS MESA Bio-Medical Enrichment Program ​(2017)

- Researched the development and effects of Lyme Disease and presented to an audience, therefore
improving research and presentation skills
- Learned about surgical procedures and medical terms through instruction from professional
doctors of the United States Navy

Future Health Professionals (HOSA) Health Education Event (​ 2018)

- Organized a session on mental wellbeing and emotional control that catered to a middle and
elementary school audience
- Developed a detailed lesson plan for each class session to ensure for easy replication

Lighthouse Senior Center (​ 2017- present)

- Provided support and assistance to seniors affected by Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders
- Worked to ensure that the elderly received proper accommodations by routinely serving dinner
and organizing a variety of entertaining activities

National Honor Society Member ​(​2019- present)

- Tutored students in high school and middle school
- Volunteered at several community projects

LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Students Helping Honduras Club Fundraising Director ​(2019 – present)

- Organized and managed fundraising projects to help finance a student volunteering trip to build
schools in Honduras

Future Business Leaders of America Junior Liaison and Club Member ​(2017 – present)
- Assisted in organizing community outreach and volunteer opportunities
 - Communicated valuable deadlines and club information to club members, thereby improving
effective communication skills
- Annually presented a project to a panel of judges

Maryland Association of Student Councils Mental Health Coordinator ​(2019 – present)

- Worked with other student leaders to help promote mental wellbeing throughout the state
- Presented mental health and leadership workshops at important student government events

Howard County Association of Student Councils Health and Social Affairs Committee ​(2016 – present)
- Analyzed and changed important county laws
- Aided the Student Member of the Board (SMOB) in creating the first county-wide mental health
forum

Girls on the Run/Heart and Sole Junior Coach ​(​2018- present)

- Improved leadership skills by leading multiple emotional health and exercise sessions for middle
and elementary schoolers

Volleyball ​(2
​ 016- 2019​)
- Maryland Juniors Open Team: 5 years
- Freshmen and Junior Varsity Team: 2 years

Sources of Strength Peer Leader (​ 2019- present)

- Shared mental wellness messages online and through school communities to promote mental
wellness and an anti-suicide platform

Bollywood Dance ​(2

​ 012- present)
- Performed at various cultural and religious events to raise funds for several organizations and
promote Indian heritage

AWARDS AND HONORS

National Spanish Exam Silver Award ​(2 ​ 019​)

National Spanish Exam Gold Award ​(2 ​ 018)
Future Business Leaders of America Nationals Qualifier ​(2
​ 018)
Future Health Professionals Nationals Qualifier ​(2018)
National Honor Society Member​ (​2019- present)
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society Member​ (​2018- present)
Science Honor Society Member​ (​2019- present​)
Principal and Gold Honor Rolls: ​Awarded quarterly for obtaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5-4.0