Ava Gurwitz
Santa Ana,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity
12.2022 - Current
- Leads 206-member campus sorority, overseeing $1-million
budget and supervising seven vice presidents. - Serves as primary representative of chapter and Fraternity values to others on campus and in the community.
- Presides at, sets agenda for, and maintains order during all meetings of chapter and Executive Board.
Student Senator
Associated Students - UCSB
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Served as elected representative for 20,000 UCSB students, acting as students’ liaison on broad range of College of Letters and Science & University issues.
- Served on External Affairs committee, the research and advocacy branch of senate.
- Responsible for policy, advocacy, and external functions including International, Federal, Local, UC, and Campus affairs.
Vice President - Standards
Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Chaired all adjudicatory meetings relating to alleged violations
of sorority standards and determination of disciplinary
consequences. - Relationship-oriented leadership utilized to develop and maintain positive and constructive relationships with key collaborators and stakeholders, including chapter officers, advisers, and Fraternity and campus representatives.
- Handled sensitive information, maintained confidentiality, and made difficult decisions objectively, holding members accountable to membership expectations.
Associate Fellow
Pearman Fellowship
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked under campus senator, gaining insight and experience into the UC Santa Barbara Associated Students offices.
- Served as proctor for senate meetings and aided in collecting feedback from campus organizations on desired legislation and allocation of funds.
Judicial Board Representative
Collegiate Panhellenic Council - UCSB
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Following an application and interview process, served as a representative to the Judicial Board of UCSB Collegiate Panhellenic Council.
- Presented on behalf of the board to chapters, demonstrating strong public speaking abilities and clear communication surrounding governing policies, procedure, and expectations.
Recording Secretary
Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Successfully advocated with our DEI chair for abolition of chapter's
legacy policy at national level. - Maintains detailed and accurate chapter records, including meeting minutes and chapter roster.
- Spearheaded annual chapter Bylaws and Standing Rules revision process and managed internal chapter communications.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology; Minor in Applied Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06.2024
Taglit Birthright
Summer 2022UC Center - Florence
Summer 2022Work Experience
Scholar System, Summer 2023
Unpaid Intern
- Actively contributed to team meetings discussing organization's mission to teach educators, faculty, and parents to empower at-promise students and transform their educational outcomes.
- Created outreach content, developing vessels for organization's framework to reach new audiences, expanding impact.
- Produced podcast concept for organization's founder, intended to motivate individuals to find their purpose.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, 2/22 - 11/22
Behavior Technician
- Responsible for planning daily schedule for young man with Autism, focusing on safety, learning, and emotional support.
- Assisted learner in transitioning towards more independent living.
- Responsible for tracking behavioral data, providing applied behavioral therapy, and maintaining diligent records of mileage, spending, and community involvement.
Timeline
President
Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity
12.2022 - Current
Student Senator
Associated Students - UCSB
05.2022 - 03.2023
Vice President - Standards
Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity
12.2021 - 12.2022
Associate Fellow
Pearman Fellowship
12.2021 - 05.2022
Judicial Board Representative
Collegiate Panhellenic Council - UCSB
04.2021 - 04.2022
Recording Secretary
Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity
12.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology; Minor in Applied Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Taglit Birthright
UC Center - Florence
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