Johanna Harrell
Soledad
Summary
Community-focused UC Berkeley undergraduate pursuing degrees in Psychology, Legal Studies, and Educational Sciences with hands-on experience in research, communications, youth mentorship, and food justice. Driven to advance equity, wellbeing, and access through data-informed, community-centered work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Critical Pacific Island Studies Fellowship
Berkeley, CA
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted with qualitative data collection and analysis for a multi-phase research study
- Participated in weekly research tasks and biweekly mentoring sessions to develop research and leadership skills
- Co-led a focus group with NHPI students to inform study design and interventions
Undergraduate Library Fellow
UC Berkeley Library
Berkeley, California
08.2025 - Current
- Supported students in the Makerspace, fostering creativity and collaboration
- Strengthened library–undergraduate connections through targeted engagement initiatives
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
UC Berkeley, School of Education
Berkeley, California
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated on equity-focused education research with faculty and students
- Organized and analyzed data and contributed to research discussions
Ourstorian
Mixed @ Berkeley Recruitment and Retention Center
Berkeley, CA
04.2024 - Current
- Managed digital communications across platforms
- Led event marketing and promotional coordination
- Analyzed survey and recruitment data to improve retention
Residential Safety Ambassador
University of California, Berkeley
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored building access, identified safety risks, and reported incidents to campus authorities
- Provided safety education, addressed policy violations, and informed residents of crime trends
- Supported emergency response efforts to maintain a secure residential environment
Food Justice & Behavioral Wellness Fellow
#CaliforniasForAll College Corps
Berkeley, California
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted equitable food access via community food recovery and distribution initiatives.
- Conducted partner research to evaluate program impact and identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts, accounting tasks, and cooperative planning activities.
- Completed over 1,000 service hours focused on food justice, education, and youth mentorship.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Idiographic Dynamics Lab
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported research on daily emotional experiences and regulation
- Contributed to the analysis of emotional processes and their impact on mental health outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Psychology and Legal Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California, United States05.2026
Bachelor of Science - BS - Educational Sciences
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California, United States05.2026
High School Diploma -
Soledad High School
Soledad06.2022
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Youth Mentorship
- Research Assistance
- Data Collection
- Digital Communication
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- CSF Scholar
- Caste Action Alliance Scholarship Fund (2024 & 2025)
- College Futures Monterey County Scholarship
- Black History Month Scholarship
- Undergraduate Library Fellowship
- College Corps Fellowship
- Mentored Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- Student Success Mentor Training
- CANRA Mandated Reporter
- Board Certified Autism Technician
- Social and Behavioral Research Investigator
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Fellow
Critical Pacific Island Studies Fellowship
01.2026 - Current
Undergraduate Library Fellow
UC Berkeley Library
08.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant
UC Berkeley, School of Education
08.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Idiographic Dynamics Lab
09.2024 - 04.2025
Ourstorian
Mixed @ Berkeley Recruitment and Retention Center
04.2024 - Current
Residential Safety Ambassador
University of California, Berkeley
09.2023 - Current
Food Justice & Behavioral Wellness Fellow
#CaliforniasForAll College Corps
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BS - Educational Sciences
University of California, Berkeley
High School Diploma -
Soledad High School
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Psychology and Legal Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Awards
- CSF Scholar
- Caste Action Alliance Scholarship Fund
- College Futures Monterey County Scholarship
- Black History Month Scholarship
- Undergraduate Library Fellowship
- College Corps Fellowship
Certifications
- Mental Health First Aid
- Student Success Mentor Training
- CANRA Mandated Reporter
- Board Certified Autism Technician
- Social and Behavioral Research Investigator
- Basic Life Support