Gianna Occhiolini
Brookline,MA
Summary
I started my educational career at Penn State in hopes of becoming a veterinarian and took the initiative to change my trajectory. I graduated from Lehigh University with a BA of Psychology and a minor in Women, Gender, &
Sexuality Studies. I have maximized my experience as a Lehigh student by engaging with multiple offices and organizations on campus to create a more informed and more inclusive community for the students behind me! Now I conclude my educational journey at Simmons University
pursuing a Master's Degree in Race, Gender, & Cultural Studies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship Student
Office Of Survivor Support & Intimacy Education
Lehigh University
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted independent archival research exploring the history of sex work in America and how to create modern empathy for sex workers.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and student organizations to create new community events on campus.
- Sorted, organized, and maintained online & physical historical documents after visiting the largest collection of human sexuality archives at Widener University
- Created a published Zine piece representing our research.
- Organized a safe-space on campus for open dialogue regarding the intimacy industry.
- Established new avenues for students to engage with inflammatory topics.
Peer Health Educator
Break The Silence
Lehigh University
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Completed 34 hours of extensive training with local police departments, advocates, crisis centers, title ix office, and other resources regarding sexual education and gender violence prevention/education.
- Held 1 of 3 leadership positions senior year
- Coordinated and spoke at 2022 Annual 'sLUt walk'
- Facilitated interactive presentations to sports teams, fraternities, sororities, clubs, and dorm halls.
- Designed and organized community events targeting rape culture, healthy sexuality, protest walks, and open dialogues.
- Collaborated with campus organizations to expand sexual wellness information tailored to individual communities.
Interviewer
Title IX Office
Lehigh University
03.2023 - 04.2023
- 1 of 3 students selected to interview candidates to be hired in the Title IX Office
- Reviewed resumes, assessed eligibility, organized meeting times
- Offered candidates an understanding of the current campus climate surrounding the office
- Created individualized questions for each candidate in preparation of interviews
Education
High School Graduate -
Archmere Academy
Claymont, DE06-2019
Veterinary Medicine And Biomedical Sciences -
The Pennsylvania State University 2019-2020
University Park, PABachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA12-2023
Master of Arts - Race, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Simmons University
Boston, MA05-2026
Skills
Leadership
Inquisitive
Communicative
Collaborative
Research
Educating others
Critical analysis
Facilitating discussion of uncomfortable topics
Organized
Timely
Timeline
Internship Student
Office Of Survivor Support & Intimacy Education
08.2023 - 12.2023
Interviewer
Title IX Office
03.2023 - 04.2023
Peer Health Educator
Break The Silence
10.2021 - 12.2023
High School Graduate -
Archmere Academy
Veterinary Medicine And Biomedical Sciences -
The Pennsylvania State University 2019-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Lehigh University
Master of Arts - Race, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Simmons University
Accomplishments
Courses during my graduate studies have included classes within my program and expanded into history seminars, sociology, and disability studies. Some highlights include acceptances into 2 courses hosted by MIT, one being taught by a Harvard professor focused on the cultural politic of sport while the other was taught by Brandeis professor specializing in Ecofeminism and environmental studies.