Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
LEADERSHIP & ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Affiliations
Proud Of
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MARLEE DUBIN

Ridgefield

Summary

A highly motivated biology major with a strong commitment to research and interest in animal welfare and conservation. Dedicated worker demonstrated through hands-on experience in academic and volunteer roles. Proven skills in data analysis and collaboration underscore a readiness to contribute effectively to impactful projects. Enthusiasm for advancing knowledge in biology and engagement in community service reflect alignment with goals that prioritize both scientific inquiry and animal care.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Accepted Participant

Perry Initiative
01.2017
  • Participated in the Perry Initiative session at UConn Health Center
  • One of less than 40 young women accepted to the seminar and training module for women in orthopedic surgery and biomedical engineering
  • Learned from professionals in orthopedic surgery and biomedical engineering
  • Participated in various training rotations to experience working in these fields

Youth Group Leader

BBYO

BBYO Inc.

Regional Vice President 2016-1017

  • Head of programming for the Connecticut Valley Region.
  • Responsible for organizing, executing, overseeing, and ensuring the success of all events on both a chapter and regional level.
  • Planned and oversaw four regional conventions all with multiple days of programming and over 200 participants.
  • Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive games into group sessions.
  • Worked personally with leaders from multiple local chapters to organize programming activities that each chapter would hold weekly.
  • Collaborated with international constitutes.
  • Took on many responsibilities, beyond just what the position required.
  • Provided one-on-one guidance to individual members seeking support or advice on personal challenges they were facing.
  • Cultivated strong communication among group members through team-building exercises and open discussions.
  • Actively recruited new members to the organization.


Programming Committee Coordinator 2014, 2015

  • Team leader responsible for creating and leading programming for weekend-long conventions for the Connecticut Valley Region that hosted around 200 members.
  • Helped and guided team members in accomplishing their goals and completing work.


Steering Committee 2015, 2016

  • Responsible for creating programming activities for weekend-long conventions.
  • Promoted positive peer relationships within the group via icebreakers, collaborative projects, and small-group discussions centered around core values.


Regional StandUp Chair 2015-2016

  • Coordinated community service projects and initiatives.
  • Created social media posts and campaigns to promote service initiatives.


Chapter Executive Board 2014, 2015

  • Held two executive board positions on the chapter level
  • Planned and implemented new initiatives
  • Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.

Vice President

Animal Love Club

Research Student

Fairfield University
09.2023 - Current
  • Working with the biology department at Fairfield University and the Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo in conducting critical research for species conservation
  • Responsible for the data collection and analyzation
  • Professional communication skills through collaboration with various professionals
  • Using data analysis software and training a machine learning program
  • Enhanced research quality by implementing rigorous data collection and analysis methods.
  • Fostered international collaboration by participating in global research conferences, sharing findings and building networks.
  • Presented research findings at conferences, contributing to the wider academic community's understanding of the subject matter.

Intern

Rising Starr Horse Rescue
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Learned to care for and rehabilitate rescue animals
  • Worked with professionals in training and injury treatments
  • Responsible for daily feedings and general barn management
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

Intern

Rising Starr Horse Rescue
05.2018 - 06.2018
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.

Regional Vice President

BBYO
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Head of programming for the Connecticut Valley Region
  • Responsible for organizing, executing, overseeing, and ensuring the success of all events on both a chapter and regional level
  • Planned and oversaw four regional conventions all with multiple days of programming and over 200 participants
  • Worked personally with leaders from multiple local chapters to organize programming activities that each chapter would hold weekly
  • Collaborated with international constituents
  • Took on many responsibilities, beyond just what the position required
  • Actively recruited new members to the organization

Steering Committee, Regional Chair, Programming Coordinator

BBYO
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Served on a team that prepared and led convention activities
  • Served on a committee responsible for planning and initiating service projects throughout the Connecticut Valley Region
  • Team leader responsible for creating and leading programming for weekend-long conventions for the Connecticut Valley Region that hosted around 200 members

Education

General Memberships -

Fairfield University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut
05.2026

Accepted Member -

National Society of Leadership and Success
01.2024

Selected Member -

National Honors Society
Ridgefield, Ct
01.2018

Skills

  • Excel
  • Peer mentoring
  • Community outreach
  • Creativity
  • Activity planning and leadership
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Data collection and entry
  • Scientific communication
  • Research design
  • Literature review

LEADERSHIP & ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

BBYO Inc.

Regional Vice President 2016-1017

  • Head of programming for the Connecticut Valley Region.
  • Responsible for organizing, executing, overseeing, and ensuring the success of all events on both a chapter and regional level.
  • Planned and oversaw four regional conventions all with multiple days of programming and over 200 participants.
  • Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and interactive games into group sessions.
  • Worked personally with leaders from multiple local chapters to organize programming activities that each chapter would hold weekly.
  • Collaborated with international constitutes.
  • Took on many responsibilities, beyond just what the position required.
  • Provided one-on-one guidance to individual members seeking support or advice on personal challenges they were facing.
  • Cultivated strong communication among group members through team-building exercises and open discussions.
  • Actively recruited new members to the organization.

Programming Committee Coordinator 2014, 2015

  • Team leader responsible for creating and leading programming for weekend-long conventions for the Connecticut Valley Region that hosted around 200 members.
  • Helped and guided team members in accomplishing their goals and completing work.

Steering Committee 2015, 2016

  • Responsible for creating programming activities for weekend-long conventions.
  • Promoted positive peer relationships within the group via icebreakers, collaborative projects, and small-group discussions centered around core values.

Regional StandUp Chair 2015-2016

  • Coordinated community service projects and initiatives.
  • Created social media posts and campaigns to promote service initiatives.

Chapter Executive Board 2014, 2015

  • Held two executive board positions on the chapter level
  • Planned and implemented new initiatives
  • Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.

Affiliations

  • National Honors Society, Selected Member, 2017-2018
  • Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Student Member 2023-2024

Proud Of

  • Event Management Excellence, Co-organized regional event with 200 attendees.
  • Top Honors Education Award, Awarded top honors in education at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums 2023 conference for involvement in the Research, Internship, and Zoo Education 'RIZE' program.
  • Perry Initiative, Farmington, Ct — Accepted Participant 2017, one of less than 40 young women accepted to attend this seminar and training module for women in orthopedic surgery and biomedical engineering.


Timeline

Research Student

Fairfield University
09.2023 - Current

Intern

Rising Starr Horse Rescue
05.2018 - 06.2018

Intern

Rising Starr Horse Rescue
05.2018 - 06.2018

Accepted Participant

Perry Initiative
01.2017

Regional Vice President

BBYO
01.2016 - 01.2017

Steering Committee, Regional Chair, Programming Coordinator

BBYO
01.2015 - 01.2016

Accepted Member -

National Society of Leadership and Success

Selected Member -

National Honors Society

Youth Group Leader

BBYO

Vice President

Animal Love Club

General Memberships -

Fairfield University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Fairfield University
MARLEE DUBIN