Mackenna Caruso

Diligent student with a strong leadership background with a demonstrated ability to streamline legal processes via meticulous research and data entry, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency. Proven track record for driving online engagement through dynamic content creation and algorithmic understanding.

Member (4/2022 – Present), Captain (4/2024 – Present),

UVA Cheerleading Team

• Cheered at UVA basketball, football, and volleyball games, along with various other sporting events such as volleyball and wrestling.
• Volunteered at community outreach events, such as openings of local businesses, visits to hospitals, and other miscellaneous spirit teams appearances a representative of the University.
• Elected Captain by my peers, allowing me to assist in the facilitation of practices and gamedays and aid in the coordination of community outreach events, while providing guidance to teammates to improve our ability to succeed as a team.

Member, 1/2023 - Present

Pi Beta Phi Sorority

• Attended and helped facilitate several philanthropic events, such as “Miles For Margaret,” a 5K fundraiser benefiting the Pi Phi Literacy Fund, and “Pi Phi Pickleball,” which benefited the Charlottesville Free Clinic

Volunteer, 8/2022 - 12/2023

UVA LGBTQ Center

• Cultivated an inclusive and comfortable environment for students through musical selection, decorations, and the overall creation of an inviting ambiance, while acting as an ambassador for the space to University tours

Student Dialogue Fellow, 8/2024 - Present

Karsh Institute of Democracy

Member, 11/2023 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity

• University of Virginia, Dean’s List, Fall 2022, Fall 2024
• UVA Cheerleading, Most Valuable Teammate, 2022-2023
• UVA Cheerleading, Most Outstanding Cheerleader, 2023-2024