Overview
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Education
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Ilori Tankpinou

St. Louis,MO

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident Advisor

Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO
08.2023 - Current
  • Supervise and support 100+ undergraduate residents, providing academic, and crisis support.
  • Respond to on-call emergencies and coordinate with campus safety and emergency services to ensure student safety.
  • Design community programs promoting wellness, inclusion, and academic success.
  • Maintain incident documentation and collaborate with university staff to support student well-being.

Project Assistant

Behind It All Foundation
St Louis, MO
11.2022 - Current
  • Assist in coordinating Girl PowHer! programming, a mentorship initiative supporting the mental health and empowerment of 300+ young women of color.
  • Develop outreach materials and manage social media engagement using Canva and Meta Business Suite.
  • Draft sponsorship requests and fundraising initiatives.
  • Recruited and onboarded two new staff members, strengthening program capacity and supporting expansion of youth mentorship initiatives.

Apprentice Researcher

Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
05.2021 - 08.2024
  • Conducted microbiology research investigating microbial metabolism and biogeochemical cycling.
  • Cultured anaerobic bacteria using anaerobic chamber techniques and initiated experimental growth conditions.
  • Performed DNA extraction, PCR preparation, and molecular analysis on uncharacterized microbial isolates.

Education

B.A. - Biology (Pre-Med)

Saint Louis University
St. Louis, MO
05-2026

Skills

  • Nanodrop Operation
  • PCR preparation and amplification
  • DNA Extraction
  • Anaerobic Culture Techniques
  • Patient Care
  • Public Speaking
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Sponsorship/Grant Request Writing
  • French fluency

ACTIVITIES

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. — Chairman; Empower our Families Initiative (Jan 2025–Present)

  • Lead the chapter’s Empower Our Families initiative, coordinating service programs addressing food insecurity and youth educational support.
  • Organized volunteer participation for CHIPP packaging and Youth Leadership Institute programming at local middle schools, coordinating approximately 100+ hours of sorority service.
  • Secured and distributed canned food donations, coordinating collection logistics and volunteer efforts to support local families experiencing food insecurity.


St. Louis Scholarship Foundation — Policy Fellow (Nov 2024–Jun 2025)

  • Conducted research and authored policy reports analyzing social and economic issues affecting the St. Louis community.
  • Presented research findings and policy recommendations to the organization’s Board of Directors.
  • Participated in policy discussions focused on civic engagement, community development, and public policy solutions.


African Student Association — VP of Publicity & Marketing (Aug 2024–October 2025)

  • Directed marketing and digital communications for a major cultural student organization, increasing Instagram following from ~800 to 1,000+ in one semester.
  • Created high-engagement promotional content, including viral posts that were reposted by Naija Nation on Instagram and reached 100,000+ viewers.
  • Designed promotional materials and managed social media campaigns to increase awareness and attendance at cultural events and programming.


Habitat for Humanity — Secretary (Apr 2025–Present)

  • Maintain official chapter documentation including meeting minutes, records, and organizational communications.
  • Publish monthly newsletters to inform members of upcoming service opportunities and organizational updates.
  • Coordinate member communication and logistics for biweekly volunteer service events supporting local housing initiatives.

LANGUAGES

English (Fluent)
French (Fluent)

Timeline

Resident Advisor

Saint Louis University
08.2023 - Current

Project Assistant

Behind It All Foundation
11.2022 - Current

Apprentice Researcher

Washington University in St. Louis
05.2021 - 08.2024

B.A. - Biology (Pre-Med)

Saint Louis University
Ilori Tankpinou