Naomi Melak
East African Student Association
Los Angeles,CA
2
Languages
5
years of professional experience
Orderly and highly motivated UCLA sophomore pursuing public health with experience in community outreach, event planning, and leadership. My academic and extracurricular experiences have strengthened my leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills as I continue pursuing a career in healthcare centered on addressing health disparities and advancing equitable care.
Work History
Health Coordinator
1 Year 2 Months- Coordinated a community health and vaccination fair serving underserved communities, providing access to vaccines, health education, food, and harm-reduction resources
- Collaborated with government officials and community partners across state and local levels to coordinate supplies, venue logistics, outreach, and event operations
- Scheduled meetings, events, and follow-up tasks to keep initiatives on track.
- Assisted with planning workshops, social media campaigns, and advocacy-focused programming.
- Participated in various food, hygiene, and clothing drives to help communities in need.
Events, Outreach, Planning, and Partnerships
7 Months- Co-direct Events, Outreach, Planning & Partnerships for Black365, a UCLA speaker series centered on Black culture, history, professional development, and community
- Develop high-profile event concepts and promotional strategies designed to connect UCLA students with diverse perspectives across entertainment, business, education, and community leadership
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
President/Vice President
1 Year 9 Months- Advanced from Vice President to President, spearheaded programs promoting Black culture, education, community engagement, and student advocacy.
- Planned and executed a multi district-wide event with civil rights activist Angela Davis, attended by nearly 2,000 students and community members
- Strengthened the elementary school’s Black Student Union through mentorship and programming support, expanding opportunities for younger students to engage with Black culture and community
- Represented BSU as a featured speaker at school and community events and enhanced public speaking skills.
Intern
1 Month- Supported executive team to develop programming that highlights the diversity of East African cultures, identities, and experiences
- Contribute ideas for interactive events
- Developed time management and flexibility
Leadership Student
3 Years 1 Month- Held three ASB leadership positions as Class Secretary, Environmental Commissioner, and Clubs Commissioner, managing student activities, environmental initiatives, and campus organizations..
- Organized and executed school-wide events, overseeing logistics, student outreach, promotion, and on-site operations
- Served as a liaison between student organizations and ASB, supporting clubs with programming, communication, and event coordination.
- Educated elementary school students about environmental sustainability and conservation through age-appropriate outreach and educational activities
- Managed point-of-sale (POS) operations for school events and activities, handling transactions and supporting efficient event operations.
- Took accurate and precise meeting notes during Senate meetings and individual class-based meetings.
Volunteer
6 Months- Escorted patients and families to appointments in respective departments.
- Delivered supplies, documents, and messages to support daily unit operations.
- Assisted staff with patient check-in, registration flow, and front-desk coverage.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
High School Diploma
Skills
Community Outreach
Project management
Teamwork and collaboration
Multitasking and organization
Creative and resourceful
Public speaking
Bilingual
Goal-oriented mindset
Canva design
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Intern
East African Student Association
09.2026 - CurrentRead More
Events, Outreach, Planning, and Partnerships
Black365
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Volunteer
Eden Medical Center
09.2024 - 03.2025Read More
Health Coordinator
NAACP Youth and College Council
03.2024 - 05.2025Read More
President/Vice President
Black Student Union
08.2023 - 05.2025Read More
Leadership Student
Castro Valley High School
04.2022 - 05.2025Read More
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science from Public Health
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Castro Valley High School
High School Diploma
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