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, MO05-2026
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