Jessica Leung
Los Alamitos,CA
Summary
A passionate and driven leader, with a curiosity for the sciences, dedicated to making a significant impact in the greater community. With a flexible and collaborative approach, excels at adapting to any situation and collaborating effectively to exceed goals. Tenacity in overcoming obstacles is matched by an openness to new ideas and experiences, allowing for continuous growth and success with peers.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
ThinkNeuro's Digital Health Science Internship
01.2025 - Current
- Designing STEM lesson plans, worksheets, and model kits for under-resourced communities and teaching students
- Consulting and connecting with elementary and middle school administrators
- Crafting a research paper on impact of outreach
Writer, Editor, Graphic Designer
Jolt Magazine
08.2024 - Current
- Writer, editor, and graphic designer of the student-led science magazine on campus
Coordinator
TEDxHaverford College
08.2024 - Current
- Organizing TEDxHaverford College speaker events
- Interviewing and speaker development
- Graphic design lead
Member
Neuroscience Club
08.2024 - Current
- Attend Neuroscience related talks and events
Medical Intern
Theresa Thanh Ngoc Nguyen, MD Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Shadow doctor in a lower socioeconomic status Southeast Asian community outpatient clinic
Leadership Trainee and Counselor
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
04.2023 - Current
- Handpicked for elite leadership development program
- Elevate Leadership and Collaboration acumen
Co-Founder and Co-President
Telecom. Therapy
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Teach the elderly how to use technology like Facetime and Zoom
- 20 members and 5 board members
Founder and President
Peer Supporters
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Facilitate discussions on mental wellness
- Build a peer support network to aid classmates
Inclusivity Leader and Mentor
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Mentor incoming high school freshmen
High School Summer Fellow
The Lundquist Institute
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Authored and presented research paper on schizophrenia
Neuroscience Researcher
Neuroscience Mentorship Institute
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Authored and presented research paper on sleep disorders
Peer Support Specialist Trainee
California Association of Peer Supporters Academy
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Successfully matriculated to be a peer support counselor
Research Associate
University of CA, Irvine
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Received stipend
- Tested variations of doxorubicin on diverse cells + utilized FLIM
Research Intern
Polygence
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Independent research on cognition
- Authored comprehensive review that was accepted for publication
Education
Neuroscience And Psychology
Haverford College
Haverford, PA05-2028
High School Diploma -
Los Alamitos High School
Los Alamitos, CA06.2024
Skills
- Composing research papers
- Online e-commerce
- Sales & Fundraising
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Graphic Design
Awards & Achievements
- Valedictorian & Graduation Speaker
- National Merit Scholarship Commended
- High School Tennis JV Doubles MVP - Two-time winner
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- National Honor Society
- Raised over $1000 with club members to donate to the Children's Hospital of Orange County
- Youth Center Leadership Academy Graduate & Recognized by California Legislature Assembly
- Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (2023-current)
Timeline
Intern
ThinkNeuro's Digital Health Science Internship
01.2025 - Current
Writer, Editor, Graphic Designer
Jolt Magazine
08.2024 - Current
Coordinator
TEDxHaverford College
08.2024 - Current
Member
Neuroscience Club
08.2024 - Current
Founder and President
Peer Supporters
08.2023 - 06.2024
Medical Intern
Theresa Thanh Ngoc Nguyen, MD Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Research Associate
University of CA, Irvine
07.2023 - 07.2023
High School Summer Fellow
The Lundquist Institute
06.2023 - 08.2023
Neuroscience Researcher
Neuroscience Mentorship Institute
06.2023 - 08.2023
Peer Support Specialist Trainee
California Association of Peer Supporters Academy
06.2023 - 08.2023
Leadership Trainee and Counselor
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
04.2023 - Current
Co-Founder and Co-President
Telecom. Therapy
08.2022 - 08.2024
Inclusivity Leader and Mentor
08.2022 - 06.2024
Research Intern
Polygence
07.2021 - 07.2022
Neuroscience And Psychology
Haverford College
High School Diploma -
Los Alamitos High School
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