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Olivia Capriotti
Student
Amherst,MA
Summary
I am a junior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst pursuing a dual degree in Journalism and Spanish. I write for the student-run newspaper, the Massachusetts Daily Collegian where I have been able to develop a passion for newswriting, reporting and policy research.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Student Wellbeing Advisory Board Member
UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with students and campus administration to address health and wellness-related issues
- Transcribe focus group interviews and create a report in collaboration with other members
- Discuss healthcare policy on campus
- Participate in community organizing and advocacy meetings every other week
Public Health Research Assistant
UMass Amherst
Amherst, MA
02.2023 - Current
- Conduct focus group reports on food-insecure populations in Springfield and Holyoke
Sustainability Fellow
UMass Amherst
Amherst , MA
09.2022 - Current
- Monitor campus-led initiatives such as energy usage, food waste generation and public transportation
- Lead public outreach to engage other students about campus sustainability
Summer Research Scholar
Center For Agriculture, Food & The Environment
Wareham, MA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Analyzed cranberry bog samples for crop quality and growth
- Focused on identifying fruit rot in samples
- Calculated leaf area index to evaluate canopy density
- Created research poster to present at research symposium in September 2022
Staff Writer
Massachusetts Daily Collegian
Amherst, MA
09.2021 - Current
- Write, research and submit stories for the news section on topics relevant to the campus community
- Attend news meetings weekly
- Reach out to sources and follow-up with them to maintain relationships
- Collaborate with other student journalists
- Organize and keep track of stories in progress
Education
High School Diploma -
North Attleboro High School
North Attleborough, MA 09.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Spanish
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA 09.2019 - Current
Skills
Qualitative and quantitative research
undefinedSoftware
Adobe Illustrator
Spanish (fluent proficiency)
Excel
Certification
Spanish & Health certificate
Timeline
Student Wellbeing Advisory Board Member
UMass Amherst
02.2023 - Current
Public Health Research Assistant
UMass Amherst
02.2023 - Current
Sustainability Fellow
UMass Amherst
09.2022 - Current
Summer Research Scholar
Center For Agriculture, Food & The Environment
05.2022 - 08.2022
Staff Writer
Massachusetts Daily Collegian
09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Spanish
University of Massachusetts Amherst
09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Attleboro High School
09.2015 - 05.2019
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