Peter Kiarie

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

• Volunteer/Organizer, Pendel Food Drive, PA, 12/2023, 02/2024, I helped organize a food drive to donate to the Pendel Food Bank, which provides food to the homeless in Bucks County, PA. I planned the donation weekends and helped organize the storage, transportation, and official donation of the 500 lbs of collected food.
• Member/Volunteer/Organizer, The Joy Reflected Club, 10/2022, 04/2024, As a member and volunteer, I would assist in planning and organizing interactive and creative activities for elderly living with neurological issues at Pennswood Home of the Elderly on the weekends. There, I would facilitate Bingo, baking, music playing, and painting activities.
• Member/Vice President/President, Debate and Public Speaking Club, 02/2021, 04/2024, As vice president, I assisted in organizing inter-class debates among the students in school and planning meetings. As the president, I chaired weekly meetings and organized practice debate sessions in preparation for inter-school contests.
• Member, Student Inclusion Committee, 09/2023, 04/2024, As a committee member, I represented the African Students Association and raised issues brought up by the African students on campus. I also assisted in organizing the Diversity Weekend on campus, including planning culture presentations and a collective session of reflecting on the meaning of diversity on campus.
• Member/Leader, The African Student Association Club, 09/2022, 04/2024, The African Student Association aims to foster friendships and community among African students on campus and provide a safe space to exchange experiences as part of the African Diaspora. As the leader, I planned and organized weekly meetings for the African students on campus, communicated with club members about the club's activities, facilitated conversations around cultural exchange between members, and advocated for African students' needs to administration.
• Peer mentor/Leader, Community Peer Mentorship, Kiatineni Village, Kenya, 02/2021, 05/2024, As a peer mentor, I provided academic support to the students from my middle school in Kiatineni Village, Kenya. As the leader, I organized sessions to share with the students about my educational journey from the village to the US to motivate them in their studies. I held advocacy talks against child labor, drug and substance abuse, and teenage pregnancies.
• Member/Peer Counsellor, The Peer Counseling Club, 02/2021, 07/2022, As a member, I attended mental health awareness seminars and training sessions on helping people suffering from emotional and mental issues. As a peer counselor, I worked closely with classmates struggling with emotional and mental issues and recommended additional resources for more intensive cases.

Full four year high school scholarship awarded to top students in Kenya from economically disadvantaged families