Natalie Gabra

I observed both hand therapy and pediatric treatment sessions with a variety of patients. This helped me understand the profession's holistic nature of and how practitioners address the physical, emotional, and cognitive aspects of patient recovery.

I observed hippotherapy and learned how therapists use a horse’s gait to simulate human walking and improve balance, posture, and sensory regulation. I sidewalked children during sessions, including patients with autism and Down syndrome. I also shadowed occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists, gaining insight into how these professionals collaborate to address children’s physical, sensory, and communication needs.

I co-led the development and maintenance of the organization’s website to effectively communicate its mission and outreach efforts. I independently researched and implemented technical solutions to improve both the functionality and visual design of the site, ensuring information was accessible, accurate, and engaging. This role required strong written communication, attention to detail, and adaptability, as I translated the organization’s mission providing humanitarian aid in Africa and the Middle East into a digital presence.

• At God's Extended Hand, I prepared and served meals to individuals experiencing homelessness in downtown San Diego and Riverside communities.
• During the Tijuana Orphanage mission trips, I supported children through full-day engagement and care activities. I helped organize and distribute donated clothing and toys, prepared simple meals with the children, while facilitating recreational and social activities. I spent time building relationships through play, conversation, and shared routines while promoting a joyful environment.

• Taught Sunday school classes to impart values of faith.
• Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.

• Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
• Built 3 homes for impoverished people in third world nations.
• Completed field mission overseas to assist native peoples in learning about Christianity from 2019 to 2026.
• Taught local peoples skills to improve living conditions.

• Worked as a medical scribe for four physicians documenting patient histories, physical examinations, diagnostic results, and treatment plans while developing fluency in medical terminology, electronic health records, and HIPAA-compliant practices.
• Observed patient evaluations and clinical decision-making .