Lucia Fernandez

Dedicated student with lots of leadership experience and an academic focus in holistic health and public health systems; Has pursued interest through coursework, personal research and participation in various health services. Passionate, resourceful and experienced advocate with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Utilizes distinguished communication skills to effectively and efficiently accomplish goals.

● Lovett Head of Student Outreach, 2023 - Present

- Oversee service hours and volunteer opportunities both on and off campus for Lovetteers (residential college). Coordinate events to show appreciation for H&D (Housing and Dining) and other Rice staff.

● Chair of Lovett Magister Search Committee, 2023

- Successfully lead year-long, university-wide search to find a faculty magister that will live at and oversee residential college for a 5 year term. Gathered input from hundreds of constituents to inform search process.

● Rice Owls Dance Team, 2021 - 2023

- Dance team represents Rice Department of Athletics and performs at university and sporting events.

● Lovett College Internal Vice President, 2021 - 2023

- Directed internal affairs of the college such as housing placement(400+ students), parking, elections(all elections conducted by IVP) and appointed committees(work with over 10 committees year-round to put on events and conduct student affairs at residential college).

● Lovett Beer Bike Coordinator, 2022 & 2023 Beer Bike

- Organized a week of college-wide and cross-campus events in celebration of “Beer Bike” university tradition. Planning begins in September and continues until April.

● Evening Prayer Service for the Houseless at Trinity Episcopal Church , 2023-Present

- Prepare food, lead prayer service and distribute food for homeless population in Midtown 1-2 days per week

● Achieve Atlanta Volunteer (educational equity non-profit), 2014-Present

● Co-President & Co-Founder , No Place For Hate (Anti-Defamation League initiative), Grady Chapter 2017-2021