Nikhil Koka

I am a curious and diligent student who is passionate about learning and expanding my view of the world. I can effectively collaborate with others to achieve a common goal, utilizing communication and problem-solving skills. I aim to help others in any way I can to the greatest effect possible.

• Vice President & Co-Founder, GIDAS (Genes in Diseases and Symptoms); University of Michigan Affiliated & Recognized Program; Co-founded school charter; Taught genetics and advanced biology to underclassmen; Presented research abstracts and posters at the University of Michigan
• Temple Volunteer, Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple; Created and oversaw temple marketing and advertisements; Managed online and in-person temple store; Provided manual labor for construction and repairs
• Club Member & Assistant, Model United Nations; Competed in several local & state-level conferences; Placed 3rd at 2024 MUNUC Conference; Helped manage school conferences and events; Mentored junior members; Oversaw volunteer drives
• Helper & Observer, Ascension Genesys Hospital; Shadowed interventional cardiologists & physicians; Assisted practitioners in routine medical tasks; Ran EKGs; Learned how to read charts and scans
• Club Member & Participant, HOSA - Future Health Professionals; Competed in Pharmacology; Placed 3rd at 2022 & 2023 Regionals; Qualified and Competed at 2023 & 2024 States; Mentored junior members on pharmacology and pharmaceuticals
• Society Member, National Chinese Honors Society; Ran local community events and drives; Tutored local students in Mandarin; Worked with Taiwanese students on international education projects; Hosted foreign exchange students and taught students about the United States
• Club Assistant, Chinese Club; Taught members Chinese culture and language; Ran volunteer drives for local Asian communities; Promoted and participated in cultural competitions; Placed 3rd in the 2022 & 2023 Great Lakes Chinese Consortium Quiz Bowl