ARCHANA HARIHARAN
Healthcare Horizon
Jericho,NY
3
Languages
4
years of professional experience
Dynamic leader with a robust background in guiding teams within non-profit organizations, adept at managing complex projects and driving strategic objectives to successful completion. Demonstrated expertise in developing efficient processes that uphold high standards while aligning team efforts with overarching organizational goals. Recognized for fostering collaboration and commitment to excellence, ensuring every initiative contributes meaningfully to the mission. Passionate about continuous learning and gaining firsthand experience across diverse fields to enhance both personal and professional growth.
Work History
Co-Founder
1 Year 11 Months- Co-founded a 501(c)(3) certified non-profit dedicated to providing funds to civilians who cannot afford proper healthcare
- Raised over $10,000 through fundraising and donations
- Reached out to hospitals to create a bridge in helping under-privileged individuals receive the healthcare they are entitled to
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired new members
- Guided board communications, meeting preparation, and executive decision support.
- Managed fundraising initiatives, cultivated donor relations, and coordinated event planning to enhance support for healthcare access.
- Evaluated partnership opportunities critically by assessing alignment between potential collaborators' missions/values/goals with those of our own organization.
Senior Managing Editor
1 Year 9 Months- Senior Managing Editor for school newspaper
- Mentored underclassmen by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Managed multiple projects across different mediums simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Captured photographs for a CBS news segment on location
Debater
3 Years 6 Months- Researched complex topics to build evidence-based arguments for debates
- Delivered persuasive oral presentations with clear structure and strong pacing
- Responded quickly to rebuttals while maintaining composure under pressure
- Attended state finals for 3 consecutive years
- Judged debate tournament and provided constructive and un-biased feedback for debaters.
Law Enforcement Explorer
4 Months- Practiced drill commands to ensure effective military discipline among cadets.
- Strengthened problem-solving abilities through participation in scenario-based training exercises that simulated real-life situations.
- Developed strong communication skills by engaging with diverse community members to foster trust and cooperation.
- Acquired hands-on experience in traffic enforcement operations, understanding the critical role of enforcing speed limits and safety regulations in community safety.
Student
- Completed a week-long, highly selective pre-college program at Columbia University in Neurolaw: Exploring Legal Reasoning.
- Studied the intersection of neuroscience and law through case studies, ethical debates, and analysis of legal reasoning.
- Authored and presented a final paper advocating for implementation of a Norwegian prison system in the United States, emphasizing its effectiveness in reducing recidivism rates.
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
Book Buddy
3 Months- Worked with a 2nd-grade student and a 4th-grade student on reading comprehension and pronunciation by reading to them & helping them read
- Demonstrated self-motivation by taking initiative on tasks without supervision.
- Improved students' reading fluency through continuous practice
- Communicated student progress and challenges to guardians, fostering collaboration in student development.
- Reinforced reading strategies through modeling, reflections and guided practice, enhancing students' comprehension skills.
Volunteer
1 Month- Assisted patients and visitors with wayfinding, booking appointments, and general questions throughout hospital facilities.
- Supported nursing staff by delivering blood tests, charts, and messages to assigned units.
- Responded to phone inquiries and routed calls to the correct hospital departments efficiently.
- Helped represent the volunteer program at the opening of a new building.
- Contributed a total of 104 hours of volunteer work.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
- Expected Year of Graduation: May 2030
- Relevant Courses: Developmental Psychology, Philosophy of Law & Justice, Religions of the World.
- Awarded Adelphi Quill Awards for best photo layout with co-writers.
- Honoree of National Honor Society
- Awarded AP Scholar Award
Skills
Fundraising
Innovative thinking
Staff management
Google Workspace proficiency
Problem-solving
Analytical thinking
Negotiation strategies
Negotiation skills
Conflict resolution
Conflict management
Networking
Community outreach
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Tamil (Fluent)
Spanish (Intermediate)
Interests
Youth mentor
providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders.
Getting involved in community service initiatives that support the well-being of others and promote positive change.
Reading thought-provoking and enriching literature
Exploring human behavior and the factors that influence how people learn
develop
and interact with others.
Learning about health equity and the social factors that influence access to healthcare and community resources.
Exploring the relationship between psychology
law
and justice.
Timeline
Student
Columbia University Pre-college Program
08.2025 - 08.2025Read More
Law Enforcement Explorer
Brookville Police Department
07.2025 - 11.2025Read More
Book Buddy
Jericho Public Library
03.2025 - 06.2025Read More
Co-Founder
Healthcare Horizon
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Senior Managing Editor
JerEcho
09.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Volunteer
Nassau University Medical Center
07.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Debater
Jericho High School Debate Team
09.2022 - 03.2026Read More
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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