Alivia Dawson
Lathrop,CA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Member
Democracy Hawks
03.2024 - Current
- Democracy Hawks seek to defend and empower democracy worldwide through social media outreach, research, and journalism.
- Currently I am working on interviewing Professor Steven Fish who is famous for his research in democracy, authoritarianism, post-communist countries, legislatures and constitutional systems, economic reform, and religion and politics in Eurasia, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia.
Member
Neurotech @ Berkeley
01.2024 - Current
- I am a part of the only neurotech club at UC Berkeley as a member of the operations division.
- I have been in contact with many professionals in neuroscience and neurotechnology at UC Berkeley and the industry.
- I have organized research and industry panels for individuals interested in learning more about neuroscience.
- I have been elected as the Events Lead for the 2024-2025 school year
Participant
L&S First Year Pathways Program
08.2023 - Current
- I was a part of the first group of individuals to have been in UC Berkeley’s First Year Pathways Program for Neuroscience, Philosophy, and Society
- As a former participant, I will be participating in panels to help inform newly admitted students of this opportunity.
Speaker
Tracy Unified School District
Tracy, CA
- I have been invited to diversity panels to raise awareness on issues on campus and suggest ways to help underrepresented youth feel comfortable. Within our school and our school district we attend meetings with our cities highly ranked officials and teachers. I have learned to strengthen my public speaking skills and to be a better activist
Hostess
River Island Boathouse
06.2022 - 08.2022
- My main role was to greet customers at the door and led them to their tables. I would also fold silverware, clean up tables after the customers were finished dining, sweep the floors, help the servers carry food, answer the phone, clean the windows, and help out with any other tasks that my co-workers needed.
Co-Founder
Ethics Bowl
Tracy, CA
10.2021 - 05.2023
- I was a co-founder/ co-president of Ethics bowl. I helped aid in the discussion of important philosophical and modern day issues to reduce unjust outcomes. I also sent out important information/reminders.
Co-founder
Project READ
Tracy, CA
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Took initiation to start a diversity book drive called R.E.A.D. (representation, equity, acceptance, diversity) for the underprivileged schools in our community. This is so students will see a reflection of themselves in the books they read. So far, we have worked with our city's newspaper/school district and held events to connect with the youth. Our group was invited to speak about our initiative on CBS Good Day Sacramento.
Member
Team Harmony
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Got accepted into a selective activism program at Emerson College. Working with people via Zoom from all around the world I was able to analyze other people's approaches to situations. I contributed ideas, researched, and got statements from people for our presentation. At the end, I presented to a panel of judges and over a hundred students.
Co-Founder
Diversity Podcast
01.2021 - 09.2022
- I am the founder of a podcast that works with a local company to talk about issues that are of importance to us. Along with some of my VFD members I have interviewed the first black chief of police of Tracy, first black mayor, our school psychologist during quarantine and have talked about cultural stereotypes.
President
Voices for Diversity
Tracy, CA
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Founder and Co-President of a club in highschool that strives to increase cultural awareness/acceptance for our campus. We partner with other clubs, hold cultural potlucks, speak out about issues that bother us while, working with our school's administration. l fulfill administrative duties and lead meaningful discussions with club members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Science And Legal Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Tracy High School
Tracy, CA05.2023
Skills
- Communication
- Leadership
- Persistence
- Passion
- Microsoft Word/Excel
- Google Docs/Excel
- Canva
Timeline
Member
Democracy Hawks
03.2024 - Current
Member
Neurotech @ Berkeley
01.2024 - Current
Participant
L&S First Year Pathways Program
08.2023 - Current
Hostess
River Island Boathouse
06.2022 - 08.2022
Co-Founder
Ethics Bowl
10.2021 - 05.2023
Co-founder
Project READ
05.2021 - 05.2023
Member
Team Harmony
02.2021 - 05.2023
Co-Founder
Diversity Podcast
01.2021 - 09.2022
President
Voices for Diversity
09.2020 - 05.2023
Speaker
Tracy Unified School District
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Science And Legal Studies
University of California, Berkeley
High School Diploma -
Tracy High School