Nejwa Munir
Boulder,CO
Summary
I am a current senior at the University of Colorado Boulder, where I study Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and Public Health. I am also a student with the President's Leadership Class, through which I am completing a leadership minor. Furthermore, I am also minoring in Care, Health, and Resilience. I am extremely passionate about health equity, and I hope to uplift underserved populations by establishing sustainable, equitable, and just public health infrastructure through compassionate healthcare and community development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Health Coordinator
HEAL - CU Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.2025 - Current
- Facilitated community and student-led discussions around health equity and global health initiatives
- Aided in HEAL's partnership with Her Future Coalition, an organization that strives to serve women and girls who have faced gender based violence and human trafficking in India and Nepal
- Organized local and international community public health events
Undergraduate Public Health Researcher
WELS Group
Boulder, CO
08.2024 - Current
- Explored the relationship between pesticide use and public health burden due to increased rates of infectious disease
- Worked with a team to explore ways to alleviate systemic burdens in a global setting
- Gained literature review, survey design, and thesis writing skills
Tutor
Colorado Early Colleges
Online
08.2020 - Current
- Promoted the academic success of students by explaining complex course material in individual and group settings both online and in-person
- Guided students through college and career exploration via peer coaching
- Promoted communication and teamwork among students
Disaster Relief Volunteer
Alternative Breaks - CU Boulder
Boulder, CO
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Rebuilt the homes of low-income individuals impacted by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers Florida during Winter Break of the 2023-2024 academic year
- Strengthened relationships with Florida residents through volunteer aid
- Worked collaboratively with other volunteers to improve the living conditions of and provide social resources for vulnerable community members
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy and Integrated Care - Wardenburg
Boulder, CO
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Aided Physical Therapists with patient care, recording patient progress, and setting up exercises
- Maintained a sanitary environment to promote patient health and wellbeing
- Developed comforting interpersonal relationships with patients during times of vulnerability and unease
Communications Intern
Rocky Mountain Equity
Boulder , CO
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Promoted the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals in Boulder by publicizing community events and public health resources
- Used Photoshop and Canva to graphically design posters for LGTQ+ events
- Collaborated with a variety of local organizations to organize and promote LGBTQ+ events and resources
Undergraduate Developmental Biology Researcher
Brumbaugh Laboratory
Boulder, CO
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Explored the impacts of histone modifications on stem cell differentiation
- Learned vital developmental biology laboratory skills such as plasmid transformation, genome editing, cell culturing, and more
- Developed safety techniques for handling of bacterial and biological samples
Education
Bachelor of Arts - MCD Biology; Public Health
University of Colorado
Boulder05-2026
Associate of Science - Biology
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins05-2022
Skills
- Proficient in statistical analysis via R-studio
- 75 WPM typing speed
- Systems leadership
- Community development
- Communication
- Public health campaign leadership
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Qualified Medication Administration Person
- Microsoft Suite
- Team leadership and coaching - Linkedin
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
American Sign Language
Professional
Arabic (Egyptian)
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Global Health Coordinator
HEAL - CU Boulder
05.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Public Health Researcher
WELS Group
08.2024 - Current
Disaster Relief Volunteer
Alternative Breaks - CU Boulder
12.2023 - 01.2025
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy and Integrated Care - Wardenburg
08.2023 - 12.2023
Communications Intern
Rocky Mountain Equity
08.2022 - 05.2023
Undergraduate Developmental Biology Researcher
Brumbaugh Laboratory
08.2022 - 05.2023
Tutor
Colorado Early Colleges
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - MCD Biology; Public Health
University of Colorado
Associate of Science - Biology
Front Range Community College
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