Johanna Harrell
SOLEDAD,CA
Summary
Motivated and community-focused undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Legal Studies, and Educational Sciences, with diverse experience in research, public relations, youth mentorship, and food justice advocacy. Passionate about promoting equity, empowerment, and sustainable practices within diverse communities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ourstorian
Mixed @ Berkeley Recruitment and Retention Center
05.2024 - Current
- Manage MRRC’s public presence through social media, website content, and email newsletters to engage the mixed community.
- Coordinate event marketing campaigns, design promotional materials, and oversee merchandise logistics.
- Document events through photography and written summaries while collaborating with program directors to support outreach.
- Conduct surveys to evaluate programming, maintain alumni relations, and analyze data from recruitment and retention efforts.
Food Justice Fellow (Cohort 3)
#CaliforniansForAll College Corps
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Promote healthy, sustainable, and affordable food access for the East Bay community through strategic food distribution initiatives.
- Support a diverse volunteer membership and help maintain revenue neutrality through effective accounting and cooperative planning.
- Contribute to inventory management, data analysis, and governance operations, advancing food justice and community empowerment.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Idiographic Dynamics Lab
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Support a research project investigating how individuals experience and regulate emotions in daily life.
- Contribute to examining the generation and management of emotional processes and their impact on mental health outcomes.
Residential Safety Ambassador
University of California, Berkeley
10.2023 - 05.2025
- Monitor building entrances, assess safety risks, and report suspicious activity to campus authorities.
- Provide safety education, inform residents about local crime trends, and address policy violations.
- Support emergency response efforts and promote a secure residential environment.
Behavioral and Wellness Fellow (Cohort 2)
#CaliforniansForAll College Corps
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Completed over 450 service hours addressing community needs in education, youth mentorship, and program support.
- Provided academic assistance, led recreational activities, and supported program logistics in an afterschool setting.
- Mentored youth in both academics and life skills, fostering confidence, self-esteem, and personal growth.
- Gained hands-on experience in youth development, community engagement, and nonprofit service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Psychology and Legal Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California05.2026
Bachelor of Science - BS - Educational Sciences
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California05.2026
High School Diploma -
Soledad High School
Soledad06.2022
Skills
- Compassion
- Resource development
- Youth development
- Undergraduate research
- Community Outreach
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- Student Success Mentor Training
- CANRA Mandated Reporter
- Board Certified Autism Technician
- Social and Behavioral Research Investigator
Languages
Spanish
English
Awards
- CSF Scholar
- Caste Action Alliance Scholarship Fund
- College Futures Monterey County Scholarship
- Black History Month Scholarship
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Idiographic Dynamics Lab
10.2024 - 05.2025
Food Justice Fellow (Cohort 3)
#CaliforniansForAll College Corps
08.2024 - 07.2025
Ourstorian
Mixed @ Berkeley Recruitment and Retention Center
05.2024 - Current
Residential Safety Ambassador
University of California, Berkeley
10.2023 - 05.2025
Behavioral and Wellness Fellow (Cohort 2)
#CaliforniansForAll College Corps
08.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - BS - Educational Sciences
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Psychology and Legal Studies
University of California, Berkeley
High School Diploma -
Soledad High School