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Niharika Kothapalli

Tampa,USA

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and Co-president

HOSA
08.2022 - 04.2025
  • Founded the HOSA chapter at Hillsborough High School, gathering 85+ students passionate about health careers.
  • Led Hillsborough High School into its very first district and regional competitions, successfully qualifying for state-level events.
  • Developed and implemented training workshops and hospital volunteering.

Intern

Life Letters
02.2023 - 04.2025
  • Contributed to the outreach team of this non-profit organization, identifying partnership opportunities with major companies and potential grants to support mental health initiatives.
  • Assisted in developing strategic communication plans to enhance community engagement.

Global Ambassador

ReSoap
02.2023 - 04.2025
  • Worked with environmental and healthcare initiatives as a global ambassador, organizing a major drive that resulted in over 200+ items donated to homeless shelters.
  • Advocated for healthcare issues through community outreach.

Ambassador

Hillsborough High School
12.2021 - 04.2025
  • One of 12 students selected to represent the school, leading informative tours and facilitating discussions about the International Baccalaureate program.
  • Guided prospective students and parents through the enrollment process, ensuring a smooth transition into advanced academic tracks.

Student Government Member

Hillsborough High School
04.2021 - 01.2025
  • Elected as a key representative among a select group of 20 students in a school of over 1,800+, contributing to significant policy discussions and student initiatives
  • Orchestrated large-scale fundraising campaigns and school events, effectively managing a budget of approximately $24,000 to enhance student life and engagement

Vice President

BETA Club
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Led a dynamic team of 60+ active members in volunteer opportunities at local organizations, including Feeding Tampa Bay and Metropolitan Ministries.
  • Executed community-wide food drive and providing critical support to those in need.

Hospice Volunteer

Lifepath hospice
01.2023 - 11.2024


  • Supported the hospice team with administrative tasks, outreach initiatives, and technology integration while assisting in the planning and of community events.


Intern

Brain Health Bootcamp
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated with Yale alumni to develop and disseminate educational resources focused on brain and mental health issues.
  • Engaged with psychiatrists to learn and test to provide feedback on an innovative AI learning program and presenting it school districts.
  • Produced a mental health awareness video, which was featured in the non-profit's newsletter.

Education

High School - International Baccalaureate Program

Hillsborough High School
Tampa, Florida
05.2025

Research

Psychology paper. 'The effect of music on the working memory model', https://publuu.com/flip-book/681511/1516353

Awards

  • AP scholar
  • Top 4 in HOSA's research project (districts)
  • Honors award (Hillsborough High school)


Other activities

  • Flute Player: 8 years of dedicated experience playing the traditional flute and bansuri.
  • Volleyball Player: Competed for 4 years, including 2 years at the high school level and 2 years in private recreation.

Languages

Telugu
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working

Timeline

Intern

Brain Health Bootcamp
10.2023 - 01.2024

Intern

Life Letters
02.2023 - 04.2025

Global Ambassador

ReSoap
02.2023 - 04.2025

Hospice Volunteer

Lifepath hospice
01.2023 - 11.2024

Vice President

BETA Club
01.2023 - 01.2025

Founder and Co-president

HOSA
08.2022 - 04.2025

Ambassador

Hillsborough High School
12.2021 - 04.2025

Student Government Member

Hillsborough High School
04.2021 - 01.2025

High School - International Baccalaureate Program

Hillsborough High School

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