LYDIE KIZUNGU
Mountain View,California
Summary
Public Health student at San Jose State University with hands-on experience in student support, nonprofit outreach, and global health advocacy. Currently serves as a student assistant for the Guardian Scholars Program, Social Media and Marketing Manager for the Espoir Foundation, and Youth Council member for Catholic Charities. Passionate about equity, youth empowerment, and culturally rooted healthcare solutions. Skilled in communication, program support, and community engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Leader
Guardian Scholars Program
01.2025 - Current
- Mentor and support students with lived experience in foster care, kinship care, or independence during college transitions.
- Facilitate community-building activities, workshops, and resource navigation.
- Provide one-on-one guidance, referrals, and encouragement to promote student success, well-being, and retention.
- Collaborate with campus partners, and program staff, to strengthen outreach, engagement, and programming.
- Model leadership, resilience, and advocacy while fostering an inclusive environment.
Social Media & Marketing Manager
Espoir Foundation
San Jose, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Develop and manage social media content to promote educational and health initiatives for African women and youth.
- Analyzed market data to determine ways to reach target audience or intended segments.
Youth Council Member
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
01.2024 - Current
- Support event planning and community engagement for culturally relevant wellness workshops.
- Amplify outreach for programs supporting reproductive health, education access, and empowerment.
- Participate in youth-led meetings and offer feedback to shape programs that support underserved communities.
- Represent youth voice in discussions related to education, housing, and basic needs advocacy.
Stanford School of Medicine — SASI, Technology in
Stanford
Palo Alto, California
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Completed a selective four-week Stanford internship exploring innovation at the intersection of technology, healthcare, and anesthesiology.
- Gained foundational knowledge in machine learning concepts, data-driven healthcare, wearable tech, and digital health applications.
- Examined ethical considerations of emerging technologies, including equity, bias, privacy, and responsible AI in healthcare.
- Engaged with faculty, engineers, and industry leaders (e.g., Apple, AIM Lab) to understand real-world innovation pathways.
AACI HOPE Program — Public Health Service-Learning
AACI
San Jose, California
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Partnered with AACI to support HIV awareness and harm reduction education within LGBTQ+ communities.
- Produced a podcast episode addressing chemsex, overdose prevention, stigma, and chosen family support systems.
- Designed social media carousels for AACI platforms to increase community engagement and accessibility of health information.
- Applied harm reduction principles and culturally responsive communication strategies to promote safer practices and resource awareness.
- Collaborated within a public health team to plan content, divide roles, and meet agency deliverables.
Education
Public Health - Child Development
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
11.2025
High School -
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
01.2020
Skills
- Community outreach and public health awareness
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Mental Health First Aid
- Active Listening
- Empathy and compassion
- Harm Reduction Education
- Community Engagement
- Self-awareness
- Crisis Response
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Swahili, Fluent
- Lingala, Intermediate
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Professional
Lingala
Elementary
Accomplishments
Dean’s Scholar Award
San José State University — Spring 2024 & Fall 2024
Recognized by the College of Social Sciences for earning a cumulative GPA of 3.65 or higher.
San José State University — Spring 2024 & Fall 2024
Recognized by the College of Social Sciences for earning a cumulative GPA of 3.65 or higher.
Certification
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certified
National Council for Mental Wellbeing | 2025
Completed evidence-based training to recognize, respond to, and support individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.
Trained in crisis intervention, de-escalation, suicide prevention, and resource referral strategies.
Demonstrated ability to provide initial support and connect individuals to appropriate professional care.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing | 2025
Completed evidence-based training to recognize, respond to, and support individuals experiencing mental health or substance use challenges.
Trained in crisis intervention, de-escalation, suicide prevention, and resource referral strategies.
Demonstrated ability to provide initial support and connect individuals to appropriate professional care.
Timeline
Stanford School of Medicine — SASI, Technology in
Stanford
10.2025 - 11.2025
AACI HOPE Program — Public Health Service-Learning
AACI
09.2025 - 11.2025
Peer Leader
Guardian Scholars Program
01.2025 - Current
Social Media & Marketing Manager
Espoir Foundation
01.2024 - Current
Youth Council Member
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County
01.2024 - Current
Public Health - Child Development
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
High School -
MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL