EMMA LUNA

Neuroscience student dedicated to enhancing healthcare equity for Native communities through the exploration of naturopathic and western medicine. Demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse teams to address complex questions. Committed to advancing health initiatives and increasing access to care.

Hoola Na Pua, Honolulu, HI, 2020-2023, Volunteer, Completed 50+ hours in education and local gala engagement., Collaborated with fellow volunteers to coordinate fundraising event., Led the photography division to capture moments of organization progress., Gained experience in professionalism when interacting with donors and founders of the organization., Raised over 250,000 dollars to aid the organization's mission of ending child exploitation in Hawaii.

Volunteer at a lo'i in Waialua with Laulau Solutions in an effort to promote sustainable and healthy eating amongst community members through Hāloa. Fostered a tight-knit community of diverse and like-minded individuals with a common goal of overall health. 

• Student, Medical Anthropology, Anthropology, Connecticut College, Semester 2024, Extensively researched the history of ethnomedical practices amongst native communities using online research databases., Dissected films and readings to be discussed in large group harkness discussions., Compiled articles and papers which would then be the foundation of an eportfolio., Publicly spoke in front of peers, teachers and guest speakers about the specific research I was doing.
• Student, Biopsychology, Neuroscience, Connecticut College, Semester 2023, Examined neuroscience history through articles based on scientific case studies., Analyzed multiple neuroscience journal articles on the impact of hallucinogens on the brain to write a final paper on the link between hallucinogens and mental health disorders., Dissected a goat brain to better conceptualize regions of the brain and its functions.