Jennifer Daniel
Tallahassee,FL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement
Tallahassee, FL
01.2026 - Current
- Meet one-on-one with students to provide guidance, accountability, and motivation for academic and personal success
- Support goal-setting and progress tracking through individualized mentoring
- Help students navigate challenges and develop effective problem-solving strategies
- Empower students to build confidence, strengthen skills, and reach their full potential
Mental Performance Consultant
FSU Sport Psychology
Tallahassee, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Serve as an Apprentice Mental Performance Consultant through the FSU Master’s Sport Psychology Program
- Support student-athletes in developing mental skills and performance strategies
- Provide guidance to enhance focus, confidence, and overall athletic performance
Photography Intern
Unconquered Media
Tallahassee, FL
08.2025 - Current
- Capture high-quality action and event photography during games and team activities
- Support media coverage and visual storytelling for athletic events
- Develop skills in sports photography and sports media production
Mentor Coordinator
UF Upward Bound Math & Science
Gainesville, FL
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Recruited, trained, and supervised student mentors while managing communication and schedules to ensure consistent support
- Designed and facilitated college readiness workshops for first-generation students to build academic skills and confidence
- Monitored student progress and provided one-on-one guidance to support motivation and accountability
- Promoted personal development and long-term success through individualized mentoring and support
Student Engagement Ambassador
UF Department of Student Engagement
Gainesville, FL
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Supported student engagement by helping students find their place on the University of Florida campus
- Facilitated individualized involvement consultations using tailored resources and action plans
- Connected students with campus opportunities, organizations, and events
- Collaborated with student organizations and advisors to support programming and operations
Community Engagement Intern
UpbeatGNV
Gainesville, FL
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Completed a 520-hour internship with UpbeatGNV, a mental health initiative organization, supporting mental wellness programs at local music events.
- Co-developed the Affordable Therapy Resource Guide distributed to the Alachua County community.
- Assisted with organizing public education events to increase mental health awareness.
Peer Mentor
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Served as a Peer Mentor for the MFOS Program, supporting first-generation college students
- Mentored 10 first-year students over two years, providing academic and personal guidance
- Drew on my experience as a first-generation student to build rapport and serve as a mentor, motivator, and support system
Preview Staffer
UF Department of New Student and Family Programs
Gainesville, FL
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Guided and supported 10,000 incoming students through their transition to college life
- Fostered a positive and inclusive campus environment during orientation programming
- Provided leadership and mentorship to help new students navigate campus resources
- Served as a Retreat Facilitator for the next cohort of Orientation Leaders, training and mentoring future student leaders
Teaching Assistant
University of Florida Department of Psychology
Gainesville, FL
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Served as a Teaching Assistant for an online Personal Growth psychology course during Fall 2023, supporting a class of approximately 11 students
- Graded assignments and provided feedback on student work throughout the semester
- Held weekly office hours to meet with students, answer questions, and provide academic support
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physiology & Kinesiology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2025
Master of Science - Sport Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2027
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
G.R.O.W.T.H. Lab
Research Assistant, Dept. of Dept. of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine, FSU
Jan 2026-Present
- Support research on mental health, health behaviors, and career development
- Contribute to research aimed at reducing health and career disparities among emerging adults
Diabetes and Behavioral Science Lab
Research Assistant, Dept. of Clinical & Health Psychology, UF
May 2024-May 2025
- Contributed to a longitudinal, National Institutes of Health-funded study examining psychosocial factors in youth with Type 1 Diabetes
- Supported participant recruitment, scheduling, and longitudinal follow-up to maintain retention benchmarks
- Transcribed and coded clinical interviews and managed large-scale data entry and quality control using REDCap and Qualtrics
COMMUNITY SERVICE
UF Brown Center for Leadership and Service, Gainesville, FL
March 2023
- Participated in a week-long service trip to West Palm Beach, FL during sophomore year spring break,
- Completed 40 hours serving as a mentor and panelist at four Title I, low-income high schools,
- Collaborated with the TSIC program to provide guidance and support to first-generation students,
- Shared advice and experiences to inspire academic success and personal growth
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement
01.2026 - Current
Mental Performance Consultant
FSU Sport Psychology
08.2025 - Current
Photography Intern
Unconquered Media
08.2025 - Current
Community Engagement Intern
UpbeatGNV
01.2025 - 05.2025
Mentor Coordinator
UF Upward Bound Math & Science
10.2024 - 07.2025
Student Engagement Ambassador
UF Department of Student Engagement
08.2023 - 06.2025
Teaching Assistant
University of Florida Department of Psychology
08.2023 - 12.2023
Peer Mentor
University of Florida
04.2023 - 05.2025
Preview Staffer
UF Department of New Student and Family Programs
11.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Applied Physiology & Kinesiology
University of Florida
Master of Science - Sport Psychology
Florida State University