Isabella Russo

Detail-oriented Criminology and Policy Analysis graduate with hands-on experience in archival research, document preservation, and digitization. Strong research, organizational, and analytical skills honed through effective management of historical records and in-depth analysis. Prepared to contribute to research, public service, nonprofit, or administrative initiatives.

• Women Across Simon's Rock, Bard College, Great Barrington, MA, Founder and Leader, 2022 - 2023, Wrote the charter and articles of formation to establish a new women's club on campus designed with the philosophy to create a more comfortable and inclusive campus environment for all., Recruited campus advisors for oversight participation. Actively marketed the club across campus., Created and delivered diverse and robust weekly educational offerings to empower and advocate for women's rights. Hosted weekly meetings and sponsored engaging campus-wide events to spread awareness.
• Massachusetts Girls State, Wilbraham, MA, Student Participant, 06/21, Based on outstanding academic achievements, strong personal character, and a commitment to leadership, selected by Lunenburg High School faculty to represent my community in an intensive week of studying responsible citizenship through experiential learning., Empowered participants to gain the knowledge and skills to be future leaders and changemakers in their communities by adhering to the key values of diversity, service, and leadership., Elected to an official role in a self-governing municipality. Wrote bills and debated issues with fellow participants while attending sessions about law, government, and social science.
• Lunenburg Lions Club, Lunenburg, MA, Community Food Pantry Volunteer, 2016 - present, Assist in the weekly organization and delivery of food and pantry services to 80+ families in the community., Prepared and delivered food weekly to several needy families in surrounding communities., Fundraised for food pantry through self-run bake sales, donated gift cards and food supplies.
• Benjamin Hill Pool, Shirley, MA, Junior Guard Volunteer, Summers 2017 & 2018, Cleaned the pool house and maintained a clean and organized pool environment for patrons., Maintained and properly stored pool equipment. Attended to the pool snack bar., Assisted senior guards with hands-on water safety to children ages 4 - 10.

• Dean's List, 2022 - 2023
• Simon's Rock Merit Scholarship & Grant recipient, 2021 - 2023
• Rodney Christopher Merit Award, 2023
• Academic Merit Scholarship, 2024-2026