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Catherine Prado

New York,New York

Summary

Motivated college student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Pace University. Strong passion for social justice and data-informed decision making with six years of experience in grassroots organizing and group leadership. Seeking an internship or entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute technical & interpersonal skills to a collaborative team environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Caring Connections USA
New York, NY
04.2025 - Current
  • Handmade over 300 thank you cards for NICU doctors and nurses across the east coast in English and Spanish for NICU awareness day.
  • Handmade 250 cards for NICU families, congratulating and offering support.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.

Student Speaker

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
11.2024 - 11.2024

Eric Martin Faculty Pub Night (my speech begins @ 48:35)

  • Inspired action within the audience by sharing personal experiences and viewpoints.
  • Enhanced event success by tailoring speech content to align with specific themes and objectives.
  • Received consistently positive feedback from event attendees, leading to numerous invitations for future engagements.

Political Canvasser

Harris- Waltz Campaign
Tempe, AZ
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Engaged voters through door-to-door outreach at The University of Arizona and Arizona State University, fostering community connections.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance canvassing techniques and strategies.
  • Increased voter engagement by effectively communicating campaign messages and locations of voting centers door-to-door.
  • Utilized social media platforms to amplify campaign messaging and expand outreach efforts within the local community.

Community Service Volunteer Organizer

Unite Here Local 11
Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Petitioned for higher wages for Sodexo workers contracted with Los Angeles Colleges and Universities.
  • transcribed union member testimonies & meeting notes in English & Spanish.
  • Assisted in organizing community events to promote local engagement and volunteer participation.
  • Organized picketing events and meetings with University Presidents & Faculty

Club Founder & President

Walter Johnson High School Immigration Advocacy Club
North Bethesda, MD
05.2020 - 05.2022
  • Founded and acted as president of High School Immigration Advocacy club for two years, creating slideshows/projects and running weekly club meetings.
  • Organized schoolwide walkout protesting homophobia and antisemitism in the community, delivered speech addressing the entire student body and school faculty.
  • Organized shoe drive, collecting over 500 pairs of shoes for the Soles4Souls nonprofit.
  • Raised $2,500 for the nonprofit MXDC in a coat drive supporting low-income families in the Washington, DC area.

Education

- Psychology & Latino Studies

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA, US

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

Pace University
New York, NY, US
12.2026

Skills

  • Microsoft Excell Proficiency
  • Powerpoint/ Slideshow creation
  • R & SPSS data analysis & Interpretation
  • Strong verbal and written communication (English & Spanish)
  • Excellent listening and observation skills (English & Spanish)
  • Cayuse software proficiency
  • Multitasking
  • Time management
  • Research design
  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
  • Adaptability & flexibility

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Advanced

Certification

Citi Program Certification in Social & Behavioral Research

Relevant Coursework

  • Statistics of Psychology - Fall 2025
  • Lifespan Development Psychology - Spring 2025
  • Experemental Psychology- Capstone - Fall/Spring 2025-2026
  • Latino/a Urbanism: Senior Seminar - Fall 2024
  • Interdisciplinary & Intersectional Methods for Latino Studies - Spring 2024
  • Nuerological & Biological Psychology - Fall 2023

Timeline

Volunteer

Caring Connections USA
04.2025 - Current

Student Speaker

Loyola Marymount University
11.2024 - 11.2024

Political Canvasser

Harris- Waltz Campaign
10.2024 - 11.2024

Community Service Volunteer Organizer

Unite Here Local 11
10.2022 - 01.2023

Club Founder & President

Walter Johnson High School Immigration Advocacy Club
05.2020 - 05.2022

- Psychology & Latino Studies

Loyola Marymount University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

Pace University