Ella Adelman

Global Surgery Student Alliance, George Washington University

• President (2024–2026) – Oversaw all organizational operations, initiatives, and events advancing global surgery and healthcare equity.
• Executive Vice President (2023–2024) – Oversaw event planning and assisted executive leadership with board management and delegation of responsibilities.
• Freshman Representative (2022–2023) – Represented first-year students; assisted in outreach.

American Medical Women’s Association – GWU Chapter

• Advisory Committee Member (2022–2023) – Collaborated on programming for the academic board to support club goals.

George Washington University Sailing Team

• President (2025–2026)

- Lead a team of 40+ athletes, organizing daily practices, weekend competitions, and all operational logistics.

- Managed budgets, marine rentals, and club fees; coordinate travel, hotels, and vans for regattas across the MAISA conference.

- Represented GW at MAISA meetings and served as acting coach, ensuring compliance with university and conference requirements.

• Secretary (2023–2025) – Organized all team communications, scheduling, and merchandise orders.

GW Teach Volunteer: 2022-2025

Designed and delivered STEM lessons in 9th grade Honors Biology and 6th grade Math; mentored students from underserved schools to increase engagement in science and math.

Math Matters Volunteer: (2023-2024)

Tutored 7th grade students in mathematics and supported individualized learning to improve confidence in the classroom.

Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital Volunteer: Pediatric Surgery Floor Playroom Volunteer (Summer 2024)

Helped create an accessible playroom for all surgery patients, providing comfort and engagement while offering parents respite. Learned toy and playroom sanitation protocols to support a safe healing environment.