Kelsey Hearns

Inner Strength is a non-profit organization which combines evidence-based, trauma-sensitive mindfulness and self-reflection tools for K-12 schools in the School District of Philadelphia.

• Internship experience working with high school students
• Completed mindfulness training
• Co-facilitate classes

The Campus Activities Team (CAT) is a student-run organization that creates events and programs for an inclusive campus community. CAT partners with student organizations for various programming initiatives that help promote an active and welcoming Villanova experience.

• Coordinate trips for Villanova students to various locations in the Philadelphia area, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C. to experience different events and activities
• Ensuring events embody values of diversity, equity, and inclusion to reflect CAT’s mission

Youth Challenge is a non-profit that, "brings together young people with physical disabilities and teen volunteers who inspire each other through adapted sports, recreation and social growth activities."

• Hands-on volunteer working with the participants
• Volunteer Committee Member (Fall 2020-Spring 2022): planned fundraisers, programs, and events that benefit Youth Challenge
• Executive Committee Member, Volunteer Committee (Fall 2021-Spring 2022): leadership body for the Volunteer Committee

• Attended workshops on effective leadership, interpersonal intelligence, building relationships, effective communication, and ethical leadership