Nya Schara
Spokane,WA
Summary
Gonzaga student on a Physical Therapy track. Work with vulnerable populations. Passionate about disability and exercise intersectionality, suicide prevention, and dignity within the human experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wolf Civic Fellow
Tiffany Picotte
08.2025 - Current
- Spend 10-15 hours a week at L'Arche Spokane homes.
- Accompany core members (adults with disabilities).
- Run social media and communication with community.
Advocacy Liaison
Center for Community Engagement
09.2023 - Current
- Host disability advocacy events.
- Build and maintain community partnerships.
- Familiarize self with relevant legislative events.
Customer and Food Service
Burgertown
05.2021 - Current
- Put together and review orders.
- Communicate with customers and coworkers.
- Keep space organized and clean for fast-pace work.
PT Aide
Riverbend Physical Therapy
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Responded to patients' reception needs.
- Ran errands for therapists and receptionists.
- Cleaned rooms, bathrooms, and lobby.
Education
Bachelor in Education - Kinesiology
Gonzaga University
Spokane, WA05-2026
Skills
- Fast-paced working
- Patient support services
- Disability advocacy
- Public speaking
- Task prioritization
- Resource development
Certification
Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer - Train people with disabilities, learn and practice procedures that will enable them to conduct safe and effective fitness training, and provide an inclusive setting using universal design.
QPR Gatekeeper Instructor - Train and empower individuals and organizations to properly recognize and intervene on behalf of suicidal and in-crisis people.
Adult First Aid & CPR AED - Trained to respond to crisis by applying first aid and performing CPR with an AED.
Timeline
Wolf Civic Fellow
Tiffany Picotte
08.2025 - Current
Advocacy Liaison
Center for Community Engagement
09.2023 - Current
PT Aide
Riverbend Physical Therapy
06.2023 - 08.2023
Customer and Food Service
Burgertown
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor in Education - Kinesiology
Gonzaga University
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- GUSR - Coordinate and run weekly practices for adults with disabilities (over 500 hours).
- EMT Ride-Alongs, Worked with the local fire department. (24 hours).
- Soccer Coach, Coached two youth soccer teams for the Bigfork Bandits. (20 hours).
- Cheer Coach - Ran camps, built and programming for SYSA (60 hours).
- One-time Volunteering - Food Bank, Student Body President, Service Days, variety of fundraisers and community events (45 hours).
AWARDS
President’s List - 3.85 GPA or higher at Gonzaga all semesters.
Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship - For commitment to community service, leadership, education, compassion and dedication to the GU mission.
Most Improved – Recognized by high school team and coaches in soccer.
Valkyrie Award – Earned for attendance, achievement, and commitment to the soccer team.