Greta Magary

Motivated student committed to learning, developing skills in psychology and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments working independently and collaborating with others on group projects. Artist with an eye for detail, color and composition. Track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas. Creates compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces.

Internship, Office of Postpartum Wellness Summer 12:

• Applied, interviewed, and selected as an intern in organization committed to providing mental health support services to mothers and future mothers
• Author, Role of Art Therapy in Supporting Postpartum Women: Conducted independent research in the role of art therapy in addressing issues of depression and other mental health challenges in postpartum women; presented findings to staff
• Booked 200+ client appointments, verified client insurance daily, called insurance companies to verify therapists' insurance, observed therapy sessions with client's consent and took notes, managed therapist-client lists, and facilitated data transfer between different platforms.

Sources of Strength Leader 12, 11, Member 10, 9 :

• Leader of school organization dedicated to support for mental health issues among the Walter Johnson and greater communities
• Conduct workshops and outreach open to WJ community to enhance positive self-worth and stronger sense of community; created self love cards for distribution on Valentine’s Day; painted positive affirmations on rocks to display in the WJ courtyard for the student body

LeadHer 12, 11:

• Promote education for girls in developing countries through fundraisers like bake sales and supporting small businesses to raise money for feminine hygiene products; create outreach posters to educate and inform WJ community
• Raised over $200 to donate to Days for Girls, a company that supports girls through sex education programs, menstrual product kits, and train Social Entrepreneurs and advances global menstrual equity through partnerships with governments and health coalitions, all for girls in period poverty.
• Hosted Hana O’Looney, Student Member of the Board of Education in Montgomery County, MD on her experiences as a woman in the workforce
• Hosted Brenda Rosenbaum, Founder and Director of Mayan Hands, a non-profit organization connecting Mayan artisans with the global market

Crochet Club 12, 11:

• Self taught artisan; crochet squares to be made into blankets for the marginalized in the area
• Donated to Warm Up America: knitters and crocheters all over the country donate not only 7” by 9” sections, but also hats, scarves, blankets, baby clothing and more to help provide warmth to those in need

Georgetown Flea Market Vendor 12:

• Academic Honors and Awards: , National Art Honor Society 12, 11 Psi Alpha, National Psychology Honor Society 12, 11 Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society 12 Superintendent's Student Service Learning Award for earning over 260 hours of community service 12, 11