Annie Zhao
Stoneham,MA
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Intern
MA Department of Developmental Services
Danvers, MA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Provide support to individuals in accordance with the Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives
- Assist and facilitate activities of daily living
- Transport individuals to work, recreational activities and other engagements
- Maintain individuals' confidentiality and records; preserve individuals' human rights by complying with laws and regulations
Marketing Director
DKU Humanities Research Center
Kunshan, China
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Interviewed students and professors
- Edit short form content and captions to post on social media
- Increase engagement with followers and other universities
Prof. Ji Wenting Student Researcher
DKU Summer Research Stipend
Kunshan, China
2023 - 2024
- Translated and edited 'Destiny of Rebirth and Late Imperial Chinese Culture' a Chinese Tanci to Modern English
- Created presentation regarding significant cultural and linguistic findings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Health, Public Policy
Duke University & Duke Kunshan University
Durham, NC05.2026
Skills
- English
- Mandarin Chinese (HSK 4: 250/300)
- American Sign Language
- Microsoft Applications
- Google Applications
- RScript
- Quick learner
- Problem-solving
Awards Projects
1. Photovoice Project on the Underdiagnosis of ADHD in Young women in China (May 2024)
2. Policy Memo on USA Maternal Mortality (October 2023)
3. Friends of the Northborough Library Service Award (May 2022)
- Scholarship award for community service at library
4. President’s Bronze Volunteer Service Award (2022)
- Over 100 hours of service with Learn To Be for tutoring underprivileged students
5. President’s Bronze Volunteer Service Award (2021)
- Over 100 hours of service with Learn To Be for tutoring underprivileged students
Community Service
LearnToBe Tutor and Junior Board Member (2020-2023) (250+ hours)
- Tutoring 3-5th grade students in math, reading, and English
- Social media content promotion of program and accomplishments of tutors and students
Northborough Free Library Volunteer (2021-2022) (40+ hours)
- Worked kids section to distribute crafts, shelve books, and organize activities
Clubs And Activities
Student Leaders Board Member (2025-2026)
- Endorsed Board Member of Intercultural Engagement, Diversity, and Inclusion (IDI) committee
- Serve students interests in collaboration with university to advocate for student welfare
- Head of Disability Awareness, Panel Speaker for Discussion on Neurodevelopmental Perspectives
Intercultural Book Club Founder & President (2023-2026)
- Facilitate meetings, decide monthly reading, communicate and secure books with school library and book sellers
- Foster diverse community and environment to share the love for reading
Young Leaders in Global Health Club (2022-2026)
- President (2025-2026)
- Shadowing Program: connecting students to doctors and facilitating cross cultural understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Global Student Ambassador (2023-2025)
- Represent DKU to prospective students and answer questions
Youth to Youth Club (2018-2021) Vice President (2020-2021)
- Spread awareness about drug and substance abuse in the Westchester community through marketing/activities/activism
- Attended and held leadership/ speaker roles in community awareness events: CODA Youth Summit, Youth Task Force, Exercise your influence virtual training, town hall meeting regarding underage alcohol usage
Timeline
Direct Care Intern
MA Department of Developmental Services
06.2025 - 08.2025
Marketing Director
DKU Humanities Research Center
09.2022 - 07.2023
Prof. Ji Wenting Student Researcher
DKU Summer Research Stipend
2023 - 2024
Bachelor of Arts - Global Health, Public Policy
Duke University & Duke Kunshan University