EMMA ALBANO

NCAA Student-Athlete

University of Notre Dame Women's Track and Field 

08/20 - 05/24

Managed 30 hours/week in training, conditioning, meetings, and competition while collaborating with coaches, peers, and support staff to maximize value and team results

Notre Dame Track SAAC Representative

University of Notre Dame Athletics Department 

09/22 - 05/24

Selected by Athletic Staff and Coaches to represent Women's Track and Field Team, Organized department-wide MLK day of Service in South Bend, Committee Lead for Fighting Irish Fight for Life Committee

Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish Fight for Life partners pediatric cancer patients with varsity athletics teams—creating joyful “signing day” moments, ongoing mentorship, and game-day support to uplift young fighters and their families

MUSC Lead Ambassador

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 

01/24 - Current

Serve as a liaison between current students, faculty, and administration, promoting a welcoming and inclusive campus culture including admissions events, campus tours, and student panels to engage prospective students and visitors

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center MENTOR-UP Mentor

Medical University of South Carolina 

09/24 - Current

Provide one-on-one mentorship to underrepresented undergraduate students pursuing careers in cancer research and biomedical sciences, offering academic guidance, research support, and professional development advice

Community Engagement Chair

Run Your City - Charleston 

06/25 - Current

Coordinate local track site logistics, build community partnerships, and recruit youth participants to expand access to inclusive running programs in Charleston

Assist in building an inclusive running community by providing free, team‑based youth programs that empower all children—regardless of ability or background—to grow into healthy, confident, and inspired individuals

Executive Board Member 

MUSC Health Awareness Series

06/25 - Current 

Help organize and promote campus-wide educational events focused on preventive health, wellness, and community engagement through the Health Awareness Series at MUSC

Schofield, J. H., Longo, J., Sheldon, R. D., Albano, E., Hawk, M. A., Murphy, S., Duong, L., Rahmy, S., Lu, X., Jones, R. G., Schafer, Z. T., Acod1 Expression in Cancer Cells Promotes Immune Evasion through the Generation of Inhibitory Peptides, bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology, 09/14/23, https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.09.14.557799

Our Lady of the Road (2021-24)

• Volunteered at outreach center in South Bend, assisting with weekend morning breakfast service for individuals experiencing homelessness

Fighting Irish Fight for Life (2021-2024)

• Served as Committee Lead for Fighting Irish Fight for Life, coordinating events that connected Notre Dame student-athletes with local pediatric patients for mentorship and support

Notre Dame Catechist Academy (2022)

• Led weekly CCD classes for a local parish through Notre Dame’s Catechist Academy, creating and delivering lesson plans to support children's faith formation

Wellness Works (2024 - Current)

• Volunteer with MUSC's Wellness Works program to promote health education and wellness initiatives within the local community youth

• 8th place Women's Hammer ACC Outdoor Championships (2022)
• 7th place Women's Hammer ACC Outdoor Championships (2024)
• All-ACC Academic Team Women's Track and Field (2022-2024)
• Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll (2020-2021, 2022-2024)
• Notre Dame Community Service Leadership award (2022-2023)
• ACC Top 6 for Service (2023-2024)