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Leanna Shebib

Houston

Summary

University of Houston biology graduate student with long-term goals to attend medical school with a focus on women’s health.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Advocate Student Intern

Legacy Community Health
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed a caseload of underserved patients in the downtown Houston area.
  • Conducted screenings for social determinants of health to identify and address non-medical needs such as housing, food, transportation, employment support, and financial assistance.
  • Followed up on referrals to ensure effective resource utilization and address any additional needs.
  • Compiled comprehensive lists of local resources and connected patients to community-based services.
  • Performed administrative tasks, including managing patient files, processing forms, and coordinating communication between patients and resource organizations.

Head of Event Planning Committee

University of Houston
09.2024 - Current
  • Led a diverse team of members in organizing and executing events for the Master’s cohort, including academic workshops, networking sessions, and social gatherings.
  • Managed event budgets, negotiated with vendors, and ensured cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Collaborated with university administration and faculty to align event objectives with broader program goals.
  • Oversaw the creation and distribution of promotional materials, managed event registrations, and utilized social media and university channels to maximize event reach and attendance.

Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare Southeast
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Retrieved and prepared the medical history and vitals of patients before doctor visits.
  • Educated patients about treatments, medications, and preventative care as well as addressing complaints, summarized results with the physician.
  • Placed orders for various blood laboratory tests and discussed the implications of the test results with the physician.
  • Performed administrative duties such as answering phone calls and managing the physician’s schedule.

Undergraduate Researcher

Barlow Lab at University of California Davis
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Organized, performed, and documented experimental procedures for cancer microbiology research.
  • Lab skills include DNA isolation and genotyping with gel electrophoresis, performing polymerase chain reactions, culturing cells, obtaining microscope pictures, ImageJ analysis, and statistical analysis of data.
  • Experimental procedures included immunofluorescent staining, metaphase plate preparation, chromosomal rearrangement analysis, and data analysis and presentation.

EMT

Houston Community Volunteer Fire Department
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Certified in CPR training and Basic Life Support
  • Responded to emergency calls as an EMT and worked with a team of three first responders.
  • Skills include basic life support, wound dressing, documentation of procedures, and general patient care.
  • Collaborated with a team of paramedics in high-pressure situations and fast-paced environments.
  • Comforted patients during emergencies and effectively communicated procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Biology, Graduate Certificate in the Biomedical Sciences

University of Houston
03.2025

Bachelor of Science - Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity

University of California, Davis
06.2023

Relevant Coursework

  • Introduction to Biology: Essentials of Life on Earth
  • General Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry for Health and Life Sciences: I, II, III
  • Biochemistry for Biological Sciences: Genes & Gene Expression, Structure & Function of Biomolecules, Bioenergetics & Metabolism, Cell Biology
  • Calculus for Biology and Medicine
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Neurocscience

Affiliations

  • The National Society of Leadership and Success, Inducted Member, 01/23-present
  • Cultivated leadership skills including accountability, discipline, organization, and networking.
  • Participated in national honors society events.

Timeline

Health Advocate Student Intern

Legacy Community Health
09.2024 - Current

Head of Event Planning Committee

University of Houston
09.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

HCA Healthcare Southeast
07.2023 - 03.2024

Undergraduate Researcher

Barlow Lab at University of California Davis
01.2022 - 06.2023

EMT

Houston Community Volunteer Fire Department
06.2021 - 09.2021

Master of Science - Biology, Graduate Certificate in the Biomedical Sciences

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science - Evolution, Ecology, and Biodiversity

University of California, Davis

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