Amara Dike

• Student National Medical Association
• Family Medicine Club
• Sports Medicine Club
• Psychiatry Club

• Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS), July 2020 - May 2021, Executive Board - Co SNMA Liaison, Facilitated the mentor match program in which MAPS members are paired with Texas A&M medical school and nursing school students to assist them on their pre-health track, Communicated with the head SNMA program at Texas A&M's medical school on a regular basis regarding projects and initiatives, Planned the hotel and flights for the annual SNMA conference that is awarded to the top 10 members of the organization
• ExCEL, August 2019 - May 2020, Mentor, Fostered an environment to make incoming Black and African American Freshman students feel welcomed and have a sense of belonging on campus, Participated in the annual ExCEL conference where I received 6-8 mentees and led them throughout the day in workshops and fun activities, Maintained connection with the mentees throughout the year by organizing meetings and giving advice when needed
• CONNECT, September 2020 - September 2021, Member, Served in the Bryan/College Station area through community service initiatives, including street clean ups and collaborations with nonprofit organizations to provide hands on service, Supported the membership committee by planning and organizing weekly social events, study nights and member retreats to foster engagement with members and academic support

Food on the Move | Tulsa, OK

• Participated in a food drive combined with health screenings for an underserved population, providing basic clinical services such as blood pressure and blood sugar readings
• Educated community members by distributing pamphlets with tips on managing blood sugar and blood pressure to improve health outcomes

The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges | Tulsa, OK

• Led a volleyball game with members, fostering teamwork and engagement, and strengthening personal connections with participants
• Assisted in maintaining their community gardening by pulling weeds and performing light cleanup, ensuring that the space was accessible for participants in gardening classes

McKinney Community Food Pantry | McKinney, TX

• Coordinated unloading and stocking of donated food items, accessibility for efficient distribution
• Arranged inventory in a grocery store-style layout, providing a seamless shopping experience for individuals in need
• Assisted clients by bagging and loading purchased items into vehicles, prioritizing customer service and efficiency

North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX

• Inspected and sorted produce to guarantee the distribution of fresh, high-quality food items to families
• Assembled snack packs including milk, juice boxes and nutritious snacks for children facing food insecurity
• Streamlined food organization processes to improve accessibility for volunteers and staff during distributions

Tango Tab’s Feed the City | Plano, TX

• Collaborated with a team of volunteers to prepare and package 3,000-5,000 sandwiches weekly for children experiencing food insecurity
• Assisted in organizing and distributing meals, ensuring timely access to food within 4 hours of production
• Contributed to a large-scale community effort, supporting hunger relief initiatives and promoting food security for underserved populations