Marcelo Sebastian Freire Rizzo

Motivated and compassionate NYU graduate with a strong academic foundation in psychology and child mental health, hands-on clinical and research experience, and fluency in three languages. Seeking a Medical Assistant role to deepen patient care experience.

• Varsity Soccer Team Member & Senior Captain, NYU Athletics, 09/21, 05/24, Led team of 25+ student-athletes; developed discipline, communication, and time management skills., Served as a liaison between coaching staff and players.
• Committee Member, Violets in Healthcare, Helped organize mentorship and networking events for student-athletes pursuing health careers.
• NYU Ecuadorian Student Association (ESA), Member, Engaged in cultural and academic initiatives for Latin American students.
• Academic Tutor, NYU, Biology & Chemistry, 01/23, 05/25, Supported underclassmen through individualized academic tutoring., Focused on building foundational understanding and confidence in STEM coursework.

• NYU Langone Health - Child and Adolescent Studies, Participant / Research Assistant, 01/22, 12/24, Collaborated on clinical research projects focused on developmental and mental health in youth., Assisted with participant engagement, survey administration, and behavioral coding.
• Transcranial Stimulation Comparative Study, Undergraduate Researcher, 01/23, 12/23, Contributed to a comparative study evaluating the cognitive effects of tDCS vs. TMS., Gained exposure to neurostimulation technologies and research ethics in human subjects.

• Student Athlete Recognition
• Academic Achievement award (Maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher while taking part in varsity athletics)
• First Generation Recognition Award