Amanda Rodriguez

Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.

• Student Restorative Justice Initiative (SRJI), Penn State University, President, 09/01/24, 01/01/26, Collaborated with faculty and peers to advocate for equity and accountability-based approaches within school discipline and the justice system. Organized campus-wide conversations, workshops, and outreach initiatives centered on trauma informed care, conflict resolution, and restorative practices. Integrated healthcare lenses into discussions by exploring the mental and physical health impacts of incarceration and structural injustice.
• Learning Living Community (LLC) Club - Community Service Committee, Member, 09/01/23, 05/01/24, Served on the community service committee of the newly established LLC Club, supporting first generation and scholarship students. Participated in planning and executing volunteer events and service projects to benefit local communities. Contributed to fostering a supportive and engaged student environment during the club's inaugural year.
• Study Abroad: Med/Vet Program, Grenada, Participant, 06/01/24, 06/01/24, Traveled to Grenada to explore health systems, community medicine, and tropical disease exposure from a global health perspective. Donated new sneakers to underserved youth at a local school as part of a health-equity community outreach effort. Observed regional care practices and gained a comparative understanding of public health infrastructure across cultures. Studied healthcare delivery in an international context through the Med/Vet Program in Grenada, shadowed health professionals and participated in community outreach, gained perspective on global public health systems and their challenges.
• Diversity in Healthcare Taskforce (DHT), Penn State University, Curriculum Subcommittee Chair, 01/01/25, Present, Contributed to the development and implementation of conference curriculum focused on equity in healthcare access. Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design programming addressing disparities in underserved communities.
• Solutions Phase Winner, Co-developer, Awarded $3,000 Grant. Co-developed a winning proposal to implement mobile dental clinics for children in underserved communities in Centre County, PA. Designed a preventative care model focused on providing free or reduced-cost dental services to school-aged children. Participating in a year-long implementation project to bring mobile dental outreach services to local schools.
• Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc., Active Member | Social Chair | VP of Recruitment | Standards of Ethics Committee, Coordinate social programming and events to strengthen member engagement and community presence. Lead recruitment efforts, including outreach, event planning, and new member engagement. Serve on the Standards of Ethics Committee to uphold organizational values and accountability. Maintain lifelong membership rooted in sisterhood, service, and cultural empowerment.