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
Newark, NJ
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
Atlanta, Georgia
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
Oxford, Georgia
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
New York, NY
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
ManhaMan, USA
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
Rochester, USA
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