Madeline Carnesi
Clark,NJ
Summary
Hello! My name is Maddie and I am a sophomore at Emory University pursuing a double major in English and History on the pre-law track. I am passionate about literature, the arts, education, and public policy. In the future, I hope to work in education policy while continuing to pursue my interests in writing and music.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Artist and Development Assistant
Keys 2 Success
12.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Keys 2 Success is a non-profit organization that provides piano lessons to more than two hundred students in Newark, New Jersey's most underserved areas at no cost
- Through the Urban Fellowship program, Keys offers paid internships to high school students who live in Newark. I developed and currently lead the college counseling initiative for Urban Fellows
- Wrote multiple newsletters for the organization which were sent to the Keys community and also published in local news outlets
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Authored grants worth up to $100,000
- Conducted thorough prospect research, identifying new funding opportunities for organizational growth.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased engagement and understanding.
Vice President of Programming
BridgeEmory
09.2024 - Current
- BridgeEmory, part of BridgeUSA, is a non-partisan political organization that aims to foster productive conversation on college campuses.
- As the VP of Programming, I plan discussions by selecting topics, researching the topic, and creating presentations to inform students and facilitate conversation. Last semester, for instance, I led discussions on Donald Trump's cabinet picks and the potential environmental impacts of a Trump presidency.
Event Chair
Emory Oxford Music for Change
09.2024 - Current
- Music for Change is a charity based music group at Emory University.
- As Event Chair, I coordinated with a local nursing home and Music for Change was able to visit and perform for the residents.
- I reach out to organizations we aim to support and organize concerts to benefit them. On November 8th, 2024, a concert I helped coordinate called OxFest which was attended by more than 500 people. All of the proceeds went to the Alzheimer's Association.
Non-Traditional Volunteer
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked in the department of Neuro-Ophthalmology under Dr Laura Balcer
- Assisted in research that explored the long term neurological effects of COVID
- Analyzed data and worked on writing research papers
- Administered MULES and SUN tests to neurology patients
- Interviewed patients with pre-existing neurological and ophthalmic conditions who contracted COVID-19 to understand changes in health post COVID
Student
Columbia University's Science Honours Program
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Company Overview: Columbia University's SHP is an opportunity for high school students interested in math and science to take courses with Columbia faculty
- CompeHHve admissions are based on high school GPA, an essay, a lecer of recommendaHon, and an entrance exam
- I took Biochemistry and Astrophysics
- Columbia University's SHP is an opportunity for high school students interested in math and science to take courses with Columbia faculty
Student
Eastman School of Music's Summer Classical Studies
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Company Overview: It is an intensive program for advanced high school musicians interested in pursuing music on a professional level
- I acended Eastman's Summer Classical Studies as a piano major
- Classes included music theory, aural skills, music history, chamber music, piano accompaniment, chorale, piano lessons, and composiHon
- I presented two public recitals, one solo and one collaboraHve piano
- It is an intensive program for advanced high school musicians interested in pursuing music on a professional level
Education
Bachelor's Degree - English And History
Emory University
Atlanta, GA05.2027
High School Diploma -
Mount Saint Mary Academy
06.2023
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Creative writing
- Public speaking
- Written communication
- Project management
- Creative direction
- Event planning
Certificationsandskills
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Red Cross
- Biomedical Research, CITI Program
- CITI Good Clinical Practice Course
Timeline
Vice President of Programming
BridgeEmory
09.2024 - Current
Event Chair
Emory Oxford Music for Change
09.2024 - Current
Teaching Artist and Development Assistant
Keys 2 Success
12.2022 - Current
Student
Eastman School of Music's Summer Classical Studies
07.2022 - 07.2022
Student
Columbia University's Science Honours Program
09.2021 - 05.2023
Non-Traditional Volunteer
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
06.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor's Degree - English And History
Emory University
High School Diploma -
Mount Saint Mary Academy
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