Sabine Wong-Boulanger

Dedicated cultivating a foundation in neuroscience. Has a background in scientific inquiry and data analysis, complemented by hands-on experience in customer engagement and event organization at Petits Noirs LLC. Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within dynamic team environments. As a swim instructor and coach at the Walla Walla YMCA, developed tailored approaches to meet individual learning needs, fostering a solution-oriented mindset. Eager to apply these skills in a research setting focused on animal studies.

Eager for the opportunity to contribute to research that explores how dogs think, learn, and interact with their environment.

Blue Mountain Humane Society, Volunteer, 2014-2018

• Maintained a safe environment for the animals by monitoring their interactions with other people or animals
• Followed safe and responsible dog walking practices
• Refilled water and food bowls to keep dogs hydrated and fed
• Picked up and disposed of pet waste with waste bags

Walla Walla Swim Club - Walla Walla, WA

• Team Co-Captain (2021-present)
  Organize team building events, lead practices, and serve as motivator and offer guidance during meets and practices.
  Participated in the recruitment of new swimmers by setting up booths and talking to the public about the team.

Animation & Graphic Novel Club - Weston McEwen High School

• Founder and President
• Founded the club by establishing the club’s overall objectives and by-laws, and recruiting members.
• Pushed forward in developing an authorization process for new clubs at the school by working together with the school principal and superintendent.
• Organized fundraising initiatives by coordinating activities involving bottle recycling.
• Volunteered and organized community outreach opportunities with the Walla Walla YMCA for their youth program in creating an animation themed mural project.
• Organized an event to attend a comic convention, FanExpo, in Portland, OR paid for by funds raised by the club.

SPARK Walla Walla Symphony - Walla Walla, WA

• SPARK!: a composition course program through the Walla Walla Symphony where student composers work under the guidance of teaching artist Kristin Vining and have the opportunity to have their composition performed live by the Walla Walla Symphony orchestra.
• Composed five original scores in this program two of which were entered into SPARK! Premieres.

Blue Mountain Community College

• “President’s List” Honor roll (Junior) with congratulatory letter from State Representative Bobby Levy, 2021-2024

National Honor Society, 2021

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

• Letter of Commendation from National Merit Scholarship Corporation for outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in 2022