Chantelle Awendo
Bonney Lake,WA
Summary
Motivated and community-focused student with leadership experience in student organizations, skilled in communication, event coordination, and peer advocacy. Committed to advancing STEM research, contributing to healthcare innovation, and fostering meaningful engagement in both academic and community settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Health Educator
Health Education Center
01.2026 - Current
- Led interactive health workshops for Resident Life and student organizations, fostering community awareness and engagement.
- Organized health campaigns and tabling events to promote community health resources and encourage student participation.
- Facilitated workshops on health topics for diverse student populations.
- Developed educational materials addressing mental health and wellness issues.
- Collaborated with campus organizations to promote health initiatives and events.
Founder of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Chapter
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
10.2025 - Current
- Established pre-health student organization to enhance leadership, competition, and professional development opportunities.
- Recruited members and coordinated events in collaboration with faculty to strengthen health-focused community engagement.
- Founded and developed programs for health occupation students' engagement.
- Organized workshops to enhance students' knowledge of health careers.
- Collaborated with local healthcare professionals for guest speaking events.
Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) Mentee
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
10.2025 - Current
- Selected for national mentorship program preparing underrepresented students for leadership roles in higher education and student affairs.
- Conducted 1-1 mentoring and facilitated workshops to enhance skills in communication, service, and career readiness.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Driskell Skin Regeneration Lab
09.2025 - Current
- Presented a Skin Regeneration research poster at the WSU Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Conference and won an award.
- Collaborated with graduate students on research project investigating skin properties of kitten axolotl and stingray, enhancing understanding of regeneration processes.
- Executed lab techniques, including preparing tissue samples, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining for hematoxylin and eosin and Herovici, contributing to accurate imaging results.
Student Health Advisory Council
09.2025 - Current
- Gathered and communicated student feedback to enhance school health services and wellness programs.
- Engaged in student discussions to identify health needs and contribute to policy recommendations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Pullman
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered direct patient care, supported activities of daily living, and monitored residents' health to enhance well-being.
- Maintained accurate resident records while ensuring comfort and promptly addressing needs.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident rooms and common areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wesley Retirement Community
12.2024 - 01.2026
- Administered insulin and medications to ensure residents' health and adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with nurses to deliver quality care and enhance resident well-being through effective communication.
- Assisted residents with personal care, mobility, and daily routines to enhance comfort and independence.
Department Coordinator for the COPE Health Scholars Program
MultiCare Services at Tacoma General Hospital
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Supervised and supported 15-30 volunteers and coordinated schedules.
- Acted as the point of contact between hospital staff and COPE program leadership to maintain smooth workflow.
Volunteer
Auburn MultiCare Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living.
- Assisted medical staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Greeted visitors upon arrival at the office and answered phone calls.
- Promptly answered patient call lights and assisted where possible, and or relayed messages and concerns to nurses and nursing assistants.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05-2029
Skills
- Leadership and initiative
- Communication
- Organization and problem-solving
- Community Engagement
- Collaboration and networking
- Patient care
- Health education
- Laboratory techniques
- Public speaking
- Team collaboration
- First aid training
- Health promotion
Certification
- BLS CPR Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant License
- Nurse Delegation and Insulin Administration
Languages
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Early Career Award for the Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
Timeline
Peer Health Educator
Health Education Center
01.2026 - Current
Founder of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Chapter
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
10.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Fellows Program (NUFP) Mentee
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
10.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Driskell Skin Regeneration Lab
09.2025 - Current
Student Health Advisory Council
09.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Regency Pullman
09.2025 - 01.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wesley Retirement Community
12.2024 - 01.2026
Department Coordinator for the COPE Health Scholars Program
MultiCare Services at Tacoma General Hospital
04.2024 - 02.2025
Volunteer
Auburn MultiCare Services
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Washington State University