Aviana Zahara

Highly competitive professional who can easily manage multitasking, complex situations and responsibilities. A hard worker who does what it takes to accomplish and meet personal goals. Focused and detail oriented. Works well with colleagues and can be both a leader and equal participant.

• AHA ACLS Provider Certification
• AHA PALS Provider Certification
• NREMT Paramedic Certification
• NREMT EMT Certification
• Red Cross BLS Provider Certification
• Red Cross First Aid, AED, CPR Certification
• Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
• Yale University Sherwin B. Nuland Bioethics Certification
• Greek Leadership Program Certification (2019)
• Athletic Leadership Program Certification (2018-2019)

Co-Publications: The Ethics of Gender Selection, The Immanent Frame Journal (July 2020)

https://tif.ssrc.org/2020/07/31/the-ethics-of-gender-selection/

Co-Author: Professor Michelle Wolff

Academic Honors & Awards: Deans Scholarship, 3x Dean’s List Honoree, Academic All-American Team (2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022), Nomination for Audre Lorde's Writing Prize for Gender, Sexuality, and Reproductive Studies

Athletic Honors and Awards:

USA Swimming Junior National Qualifier, Four-year All-CCIW, Four-Year Top Augustana College High Point Earner, CCIW Top 3 All-around High Point Recipient, 2x NCAA Natioral B-cut time standard qualifier, 5x CCIW Champion, 15x CCIW Top 3 finishes, 9x school record holder, 2x Top Relay Performer of the Year, 3x CCIW swimmer of the week, Golden Gloves: Fight Until the End Award Recipient

Augustana Women’s Varsity Swim Team

• Dedication and commitment to my team in attending practices and upholding the responsibilities put forth on us to be the best we can be and to help the team achieve a conference championship
• Developing time management skills between classes, practice, and other involvements and responsibilities
• Demonstrate and influence teammates in leadership skills including how to be more inclusive and supportive of one another

Student Government Association: Center for the Study of Ethics Board of Directors

• Gain experience and partake in opportunities to meet and interest with community leaders and to encourage discussions on issues of ethical significance through campus programs and community outreach
• Seven-person board of directors comprised of three members of the faculty appointed by the dean of the college, the director of the Center, the campus chaplain, and two students nominated by the director and appointed by the president of the Student Government Association.

Viking Pups Service Organization

• Socialization of service dogs for the disabled community
• Developed an understanding of service dog training, etiquette, and regulations for an individual and within the community

Her Campus Augustana College Chapter, Executive Board Member

• Augustana College’s Chapter of the nationally renowned online magazine dedicated to, written by, and focused on empowering college women
• Social Media Director: designated to oversee the scheduling of my team on internet posts, assign and set goals for weekly article reviews, and create graphics for all special occasions.
• Increase publicity, followers and subscribers to various platforms by developing an appealing message and outlook for the social media pages
• Coordinate efforts with other directors on the platform

Phi Rho Sorority, Executive Board Member

• Active member invested in the betterment of the school, community and growth as an individual
• New Member Educator; designated with acting as a role model and leader during the pledging process for new members entering the group. Encouraging a sense of unity and an understanding for the important traditions and aspects of Phi Rho
• Favors Chair; designated with the responsibility of creating promotional and marketing material for the sorority as well as negotiating prices with distributors
• Technology Chair; designated with running and managing all social media accounts associated with Phi Rho
• Demonstrating and influencing a sense of unity and commitment within our community