Emily Santiago

Economic undergraduate student with highly developed interpersonal skills, ability to adapt to quick changing environments, and quick learner. Intermediate knowledge of financial analysis and general accounting practices. Wanting to further my studies with hands-on finance experience.

City of Pasadena (Texas) volunteer 

• completed 120 hours and continuing
• Volunteered for events around the city of Pasadena by setting up booths for events or preparing food.
• Majority of my time was dedicated with assisting in the children's area of the Pasadena Library. My tasks were to organize the books every morning, encourage visitors to join the summer reading program, and help set up events that would take place.
• I am currently volunteering at the Pasadena Animal Shelter. I volunteer during my fall and winter breaks. I assist by taking the dogs on walks, giving them baths, and playing with them in the park. I also interact with the cats in the shelter by playing with them as well.

• Feminists in Economics Association (2023-present)
• Her Campus (2023-present)
• Young Leaders Program (2017-2020): Leadership development organization building bold, authentic, servant leaders. This is an organization that helps students to step outside their comfort zone, so that they may reach greatness while becoming the best leaders they can be.
• French Club (2017-2020): French club is an organization at Incarnate Word Academy where the students of the community come together to learn about French history, language, culture, and other countries where French was inherited, as we also taste the foods from this country.
• Spanish Club (2017-2020): Spanish club is an organization where the students of Incarnate Word Academy come together to learn about the culture and celebrations of Spanish history.
• Teens for Unity (2016-2017): A youth organization that globalizes the idea of the “golden rule” through our actions and dialogue.

• Basketball manager (2018-2019)

Managed the basketball team by assisting with drills and set up for practices. During games I would keep track of the scorebook and ensure that the team was prepared with full water bottles and correct game attire. 

• Freshman Advisory (2018-2019)

I went during flex time or also known as study hall, talking to freshmen about my formal enrichment. Which is a step you have to take to become a distinguished leader at Incarnate Word Academy. I spoke on how NYU gave me great opportunities and opened my eyes to the college life in a city. I showed how the freshman class should immerse themselves in extracurriculars that may benefit them in during their college years.

• New York University Precollege Program (NYU) (2018)

I attended the New York University precollege program to get an insight to college life and wanted to receive credit in a major I was interested in, fashion journalism. I spent six weeks attending classes, meeting people, and falling in love with all the opportunities New York had to offer.