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Community Service
Amidst the pandemic, I initiated several projects toward facilitating the lives of our unsheltered friends. Prior, I held several leadership positions and had the chance to work with the brightest UCF student leaders while contributing to our community and student body. During the last two years, I realized that small steps lead to great results. After initiating the biweekly “care packages” event back in the summer of 2020 and then transforming this mission into a student organization, I learned that through collaborative work no goal is too big to chase.
Hearts for the Homeless International
Knights Exemplar
OFFICER
SEPTEMBER 2018-MAY 2019 | 2-4 HOURS/WEEK
Collaborated with Publix to receive donations
Helped organize the events for VUCF Food Share in partnership with Straight Streets
Volunteered alongside UCF student volunteers
INVOLVEMENT AMBASSADOR
JANUARY 2020-MAY 2020 | 1-3 HOURS/WEEK
Work with students with intellectual disabilities
Assist them at events such as Zumba, yoga, and cycling
Conducted one-on-one meetings
Help them develop necessary habits so they can be academically successful and maintain a competitive GPA
VOLUNTEER
SEPTEMBER 2019-DECEMBER 2020 | 3-6 HOURS/WEEK
Restocked the shelves with products
Processed donations
Placed new orders with Lucky’s Market
Put together customized food bags
STUDENT PARTICIPANT
FEBRUARY 2021, FEBRUARY 2022 | 8 HOURS/DAY (1 DAY)
Lobbied for 3 legislative priorities to several Florida state representatives
Urged Florida congresswomen and congressmen to support the bills that directly impact many UCF students, including myself
Lobbied to protect the Bright Futures Scholarship from depletion, making FAFSA available for immigrants with legal immigration status, and implementing the Internship Tax Credit bill
CO-FOUNDER
MAY 2020-JULY 2020 | 12-15 HOURS/WEEK
Goal
Created to provide support to the most vulnerable individuals such as the elderly, children, and individuals without a shelter during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Projects
Notecards for local nursing homes
Online tutoring for children 9-11 y.o.,
100 hand-made masks donated to Orlando Health
Book drive
Hygiene kits for the homeless individuals at Lake Eola
Features
UCF Students Form Organization to Work Together Against COVID-19
May 2020
July 2020
News 6 Getting Results Award
July 2020
VOLUNTEER
MAY 2020-JULY 2020 8 HOURS/DAY (3 DAYS)
Volunteered at the Orange County COVID-19 testing centers
Put together over 200 hygiene bags
Informed individuals regarding the Covid-19 test in English and Russian
MEMBER
MAY 2021-MAY 2022 | 6-8 HOURS/WEEK
The President’s Leadership Council (PLC) was established to recognize students who exemplified well-rounded excellence through leadership, academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and service to the university and community
Current PLC members serve the university by acting as a student advisory group to the president — extending the role of the presidency through their voice, contributions and values
These student ambassadors also represent UCF at various presidential events, including appreciation receptions, university Board of Trustees’ and state Board of Governors’ functions, commencement, and in the President’s Suite at campus sporting events
VICE-PRESIDENT
AUGUST 2021-MAY 2022 | 4-6 HOURS/WEEK
Assist the President with their duties
Conduct socials and retreats
Update the website with news and accomplishments our members have achieved
Help students/members improve their pronunciation and comprehension in Russian
Partner with other on-campus cultural student organizations
Created several scholarships for students who will be participating in the study abroad program
FOUNDING PRESIDENT
JULY 2020-MAY 2021 | 13-15 HOURS/WEEK
Goal
Founded the UCF chapter of SALT Outreach to spread awareness about homelessness
Contribute to the mission of SALT Outreach of ending homelessness via numerous services such as showers via a shower trailer, laundry services, clothing,
Provide students with a unique volunteering experience that will employ their skills for a noble cause
Partnerships
UCF Village Mentors assisted with job/college/financial aid application
Hearts for the Homeless Orlando hosted blood pressure screenings
MaskOnProject donated 70 hygiene kits and clothing
Humanity First-Central Florida donated 70 hygiene kits, 150 masks, and travel-sized sunscreen
Honors Congress donated 30 hygiene kits
IDEAS for US UCF donated 30 eco-friendly hygiene kits
Period at UCF donated women's hygiene products
Awards
New Registered Student Organization of the Year 2020-2021
April 2021
Awarded to SALT Outreach at UCF for outstanding service and leadership within the Orlando community and for its contribution to the community effort to tackle homelessness
Registered Student Organization of the Month-SALT Outreach at UCF
December 2020
Awarded to SALT Outreach at UCF for impactful community service
Sum of community service hours SALT Outreach at UCF has amassed for the academic year 2020-2021: 1190 h
PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR
AUGUST 2021-MAY 2022 | 7-8 HOURS/WEEK
Assist the President in taking decisions benefiting the organization
Initiating new projects with the agreement of the executive board such as monthly donation drives
Help maintain the previously created partnerships with other UCF Registered Student Organizations and non-profit organizations
Partnerships
UCF Village Mentors assisted with job/college/financial aid application
Hearts for the Homeless Orlando hosts biweekly blood pressure screenings
World Health Day- five student-led organizations contribute with an array of resources for our unsheltered friends
Hearts for the Homeless, SALT Outreach at UCF, PDSA, UCF Village Mentors, PPMS
Period at UCF donated 100 women's hygiene products
Awards
Registered Student Organization of the Month
February 2022
Awarded to SALT Outreach at UCF for its community involvement and projects serving the homeless population in downtown Orlando
VICE-PRESIDENT DIRECTOR
SEPTEMBER 2019-MAY 2021 | 5-6 HOURS/WEEK
Initiated partnerships with SALT Outreach at UCF
Assisted with numerous donations drives for Grace Medical Home and Salt Outreach including its UCF chapter
Hosted blood pressure screenings
VICE PRESIDENT
AUGUST 2021-MAY 2022 | 7-9 HOURS/WEEK
Assist the President in their duties
Assume the President’s responsibilities in their absence
Coordinate all conferences
Plan and be responsible for all retreats and training of the organization
Assist in special projects as assigned by the President
Initiated new partnerships while maintaining the ones previously created
DEPUTY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS
MAY 2022-PRESENT
Promoted to the second highest position in the Internal Affairs department of the non-profit.
Oversee 15 senior and regional managers; lead the management of 28+ regional and international chapters.