Katerina Dumas

Breakthrough Miami Club, Miami Country Day School, 05/23 - Present 

Co-President & Club Founder

• Relaunched the Breakthrough Miami Club to inspire student participation in academic mentorship.
• Organized club meetings, planned volunteer opportunities, and raised awareness about the program's impact.

Breakthrough Miami, 08/23 - Present

Teaching Fellow, Volunteer, and Volunteer Council Member

• Designed and delivered interactive Environmental Science lessons to a group of 12 fifth graders at Breakthrough Miami, a students-teaching-students program that helps motivated, under-resourced students access quality education and achieve high school and college degrees
• Instructed a volleyball elective for 5th-8th graders, teaching fundamentals while fostering teamwork and discipline
• Dedicated Saturdays from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM to mentoring students and supporting their academic growth.
• Promoted organization wide events and created a monthly newsletter, through the volunteer council

Students Advocating Fentanyl Education (S.A.F.E.), 08/23 - Present 

Student Ambassador

• Advocated for public access to NARCAN in high-risk areas, raising awareness of the dangers of fentanyl through community initiatives and school events.

Service Trips to Honduras, 11/23, 11/24, 11/25

• Volunteered with the Honduran Children's Rescue Fund to assist in constructing homes and reorganizing orphanage facilities
• Developed hands-on skills while addressing global poverty issues, fostering empathy, and enhancing problem-solving abilities.

Recycled Uniforms Service Project, Colombia, 08/22 - Present 

Founder

• Established and led a sustainable initiative to collect and distribute recycled school uniforms to underprivileged students in El Banco, Chilloa, Colombia
• Partnered with local organizations to ensure effective delivery and equitable distribution of uniforms.

Varsity Volleyball, 08/22 - Present, 

Captain (Current), 

• Guided the team as captain for multiple seasons, fostering strong collaboration and leadership within the group.
• Balanced academic responsibilities with athletic performance, demonstrating discipline and time management.

Varsity Soccer, 11/23 - Present, 

Team Manager and Player

• Transitioned into the team manager role after an injury in 2024, showcasing adaptability and continued commitment to the team.
• Strengthened physical and strategic skills while embracing new opportunities for growth in sports.

National Honor Society (NHS), 01/24 - Present

Leadership Council Member

• Provided academic tutoring across various subjects to middle school students
• Ensured student members met service requirements by organizing opportunities and providing resources.

Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), 08/24 - Present 

• Selected for advanced coursework and excellence in mathematics.
• Offered peer tutoring to strengthen students' understanding of complex mathematical concepts.

National English Honor Society, 08/24 - Present

• Recognized due to high level of achievement in the study of English as well as an overall academic good standing and an endorsement from an English teacher
• Facilitated a poetry workshop for 5th graders through a classroom takeover, teaching creative expression and writing skills.

Spanish Honor Society, 08/24 - Present 

• Contributed to community projects supporting Spanish-speaking populations
• Recognized for language proficiency and commitment to cultural appreciation.

Science Honor Society, 08/24 - Present, 

• Collaborated on hands-on learning initiatives, teaching Environmental Science topics to 6th-grade students.

Honor Council, 08/23 - Present 

• Served as a member tasked with upholding academic integrity and addressing cases of misconduct amongst peers

Model United Nations (MUN), 08/23 - Present

• Represented various nations to address global challenges, such as climate change and human rights
• Delivered solutions aligned with foreign policies at six conferences, earning Lead Delegate position at two.
• Mentored beginner delegates, supporting their preparation for debates and position papers.

DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), 08/23 - Present

• Designed and presented business case studies, showcasing analytical skills and creativity.

Columbia University Business School (Online Program)

The Business of Luxury, 08/24, 

• Gained insights into the strategies for financing and scaling luxury brands.
• Studied consumer behavior in high-end markets and learned valuation techniques from an investor's perspective.

University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business (Online Program)

Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content, 08/23

• Mastered the science of creating impactful and engaging content
• Explored strategies to enhance message retention and generate widespread awareness for ideas, products, and campaigns.

• English: Native speaker
• Spanish: Native Speaker
• Greek: Basic Proficiency