Annika Milliman

Vermont State-Certified Rape Crisis worker providing 24/7 confidential advocacy and support for survivors of sexual assault and dating violence on Middlebury College's campus.

• Enhanced victim support by implementing trauma-informed care strategies and techniques.
• Developed tailored safety plans for hotline users, addressing individual needs and ensuring their wellbeing.
• Educated community members on sexual assault prevention, contributing to increased awareness and bystander intervention.

Lead multiple two-week experiential hiking trips throughout the state of Colorado for groups of 12 kids.

• Managed trip logistics and budget to ensure smooth transportation and accommodation arrangements for participants.
• Adapted to unforeseen challenges or changes in itinerary seamlessly to minimize disruption for group members.
• Collaborated effectively with co-leaders to create a cohesive team dynamic that enhanced trip operations.

Spring term class on the history and ethics of medical practice in the United States, culminating in a self-directed research project on modern-day healthcare practice.

• Strengthened analytical abilities by critically evaluating primary-source documents relating to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and drawing meaningful conclusions from it.
• Received positive feedback from professor, reflecting a strong commitment to academic growth and development related to medical ethics throughout the class.
• Gained exposure to the historical and modern-day contexts of medical care in the United States.