Mya Harris
Durham,NC
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bass Connections Undergraduate Research Assistant
Community Informed Policy to Improve LatinX Health Outcomes, Duke University
Durham, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Analyzed Spanish focus group transcriptions using qualitative and thematic techniques with Nvivo software.
- Created a policy toolkit for lawmakers by synthesizing thematic data and prepared an informative community brief for health workers.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Duke Ethical Tech, Duke University
Durham, NC
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted literature review on embryonic testing regulations to create policy brief for publication.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Imagination and Modal Cognition Lab (ICM Lab), Duke University
Durham, NC
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed data collection through surveys, interviews, and experimental research in order to facilitate analysis.
- Contributed to the development of codes for basic experimentation modeling.
Cognitive Neuroscience Research Internship (CNRI)
Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
Duke University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated on a semester-long project, evaluating tendencies in causal judgment and counterfactual thinking with a research team.
- Developed a simple Python program for conducting tests related to optical illusions and the visual system.
Medical Investigations Legal Intern
Simmons Hanly Conroy
Alton, IL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in identifying and bridging gaps in Mesothelioma patient records alongside medical investigations.
- Completed discovery interrogatories for client medical records.
- Summarized depositions and conducted research on medical misfiling in databases.
Vice President of Durham Outreach
Gente Aprendiendo Para Neuvas Oportunidades (GANO)
08.2023 - Current
- Acted as a Duke liaison to recruit Spanish-speaking adults from community centers and facilitate their participation in GANO English lessons.
- Organized community-centered events focused on addressing specific needs and interests, such as hosting immigration attorneys for Q&A sessions.
Excellence, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Student Advisor
Office of University Scholars & Fellows Student Advisory Committee
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with OUSF staff to develop inclusive program events that support university values and priorities.
Volunteer
Immigrant Home English Learning Program (IHELP)
- Provided personalized English language instruction to adult immigrants and refugees in their homes.
- Translated and adapted educational resources from English to Spanish.
- Connected Spanish-speaking tutees with appropriate community-based support
Global Fellow
Duke Global Fellows
01.2024 - Current
- Attended bi-weekly courses, seminars, and discussions to enhance global competence and inter-cultural engagement.
- Designing university mental health resource book for international students as capstone project.
Healthcare Consultant Intern
Mercer
St Louis, MO
06.2024 - Current
- Performed data entry for client facing projects.
- Assisted with strategic advice and guidance to organizations employee health and benefits packages.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology And Neuroscience
Duke University, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
05-2025
Timeline
Healthcare Consultant Intern
Mercer
06.2024 - Current
Global Fellow
Duke Global Fellows
01.2024 - Current
Bass Connections Undergraduate Research Assistant
Community Informed Policy to Improve LatinX Health Outcomes, Duke University
08.2023 - Current
Vice President of Durham Outreach
Gente Aprendiendo Para Neuvas Oportunidades (GANO)
08.2023 - Current
Excellence, Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Student Advisor
Office of University Scholars & Fellows Student Advisory Committee
08.2023 - Current
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Duke Ethical Tech, Duke University
08.2022 - 04.2023
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Imagination and Modal Cognition Lab (ICM Lab), Duke University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Cognitive Neuroscience Research Internship (CNRI)
Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
08.2022 - 05.2023
Medical Investigations Legal Intern
Simmons Hanly Conroy
05.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Immigrant Home English Learning Program (IHELP)
Associate of Science - Psychology And Neuroscience
Duke University, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
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