SAMIKSHA RAO
Bothell,WA
Summary
Current undergraduate student at the University of Washington with a growing interest in public health, healthcare innovation, and community-centered clinical experiences. Experienced in hospital volunteering, community health advocacy, and social media outreach through leadership roles and service initiatives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
HS Summer Intern, Camp Providence Volunteer
Providence Health & Services
Everett, WA
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Earned the HOSA Barbara James Service Award after providing 100+ hours of community service at the Everett Providence Hospital (2024).
- Volunteered at Camp Providence for three years, accumulating 300+ hours of working with special needs children and their siblings.
- Worked among families and nurses to improve patient experiences through surveys/activity carts, provided clean workspaces, and stocked supplies.
Member & B+ Representative
UW Phi Sigma Rho
10.2025 - Current
- Member of Phi Sigma Rho sorority chapter, building collaborative skills.
- Assist in planning events and fundraising opportunities for Panhellenic community involvement for the B+ Cancer Foundation.
Social Media Marketer
UW Desi Dhamaka
09.2025 - Current
- Design and develop engaging content to boost events and audience interaction.
- Maintain online communication with other UW cultural clubs and respond to team inquiries.
- Manage posting schedules and coordinate with other teams to best communicate promotions to audience members.
HOSA Member & International Qualifier
Henry M Jackson
2023 - 2025
- Placed 3rd in WA State for HOSA Community Awareness, educating our community about pediatric cancer.
- Competed and represented HM Jackson High School at state and international conferences.
Education
Bachelor - Pre-Public Health
University of Washington
Seattle, WAHigh School Diploma -
Henry M. Jackson High School
07-2025
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite & Google Workspace
- Academic Research & Literature Review Skills
- Canva & Adobe
- Wixsite
Languages
English
Spanish
Hindi
Leadership Experience
Varsity Tennis Team, Henry M. Jackson High School, 2021-2025, Competed in the WESCO division of girls' varsity tennis (doubles). Enhanced time management skills by balancing rigorous academic courses and training schedules. Playing tennis for a total of 6 years. Mindfulness Club, 2024-2025, Co-founder and vice president of Mindfulness Club at HM Jackson High School. Empowering and educating adolescents in our community to improve their mental health through mind-body awareness. Founded a social media campaign, Inner Light Initiative, which reached out to 7000+ adolescents. Our group organized YMCA Youth camps to teach young students about the benefits of mindfulness. National Honor Society, 2023-2025, Secretary of the Jackson National Honor Society chapter. Created chapter event slides, recorded meeting notes, booked facilities, and conducted the end of year induction ceremony. HOSA, 2022-2025, International Qualifier, competed and represented HM Jackson High School at the ILC conference. Recognized as a Barbara James Service Award winner at the state and national levels for hospital volunteer service. Cancer Kids First, 2022-2025, Helped manage a CKF booth at the school club fair. Pushed the club to begin bracelet/card making events for their members. Volunteered 210 hours to creating care packages for pediatric cancer patients. Desi Dhamaka, 2025-current, Work on social media and marketing. UW Phi Sigma Rho member, 2025-current, B+ captain: Assist in planning events and fundraising opportunities for the Panhellenic community. Act as a liaison between the UW B+ Committee and our chapter, connecting/updating members to the cause. Work on logistics, marketing, outreach, and other duties related to UW B+ events while collaborating with Panhellenic members. Varsity Tennis Team, Henry M. Jackson High School, 2021-2025, Competed in the WESCO division of girls' varsity tennis (doubles). Enhanced time management skills by balancing rigorous academic courses and training schedules. Playing tennis for a total of 6 years. Mindfulness Club, 2024-2025, Co-founder and vice president of Mindfulness Club at HM Jackson High School. Empowering and educating adolescents in our community to improve their mental health through mind-body awareness. Founded a social media campaign, Inner Light Initiative, which reached out to 7000+ adolescents. Our group organized YMCA Youth camps to teach young students about the benefits of mindfulness. National Honor Society, 2023-2025, Secretary of the Jackson National Honor Society chapter. Created chapter event slides, recorded meeting notes, booked facilities, and conducted the end of year induction ceremony. HOSA, 2022-2025, International Qualifier, competed and represented HM Jackson High School at the ILC conference. Recognized as a Barbara James Service Award winner at the state and national levels for hospital volunteer service. Cancer Kids First, 2022-2025, Helped manage a CKF booth at the school club fair. Pushed the club to begin bracelet/card making events for their members. Volunteered 210 hours to creating care packages for pediatric cancer patients. Desi Dhamaka, 2025-current, Work on social media and marketing. UW Phi Sigma Rho member, 2025-current, B+ captain: Assist in planning events and fundraising opportunities for the Panhellenic community. Act as a liaison between the UW B+ Committee and our chapter, connecting/updating members to the cause. Work on logistics, marketing, outreach, and other duties related to UW B+ events while collaborating with Panhellenic members.
Timeline
Member & B+ Representative
UW Phi Sigma Rho
10.2025 - Current
Social Media Marketer
UW Desi Dhamaka
09.2025 - Current
HS Summer Intern, Camp Providence Volunteer
Providence Health & Services
06.2022 - 08.2024
HOSA Member & International Qualifier
Henry M Jackson
2023 - 2025
Bachelor - Pre-Public Health
University of Washington
High School Diploma -
Henry M. Jackson High School
Community Service
HM Jackson High School, HOSA International Qualifier, 2023-01, 2025-01, Placed 3rd in WA State for HOSA Community Awareness, educating our community about pediatric cancer., Competed and represented HM Jackson High School at state and international conferences.
Certificates And Awards
AP Scholar with Honor Certification, AP Capstone Diploma, Barbara James Service Award, Awarded the HOSA Barbara James Service Award in recognition of 100+ hours of community service at the Everett Providence Hospital. Worked among families and nurses to improve patient experiences and provide a clean workspace., Top 3 @ HOSA State Leadership Conference in Community Awareness, Led a campaign, Honey Fights Cancer, to stimulate and empower discussions of pediatric cancer. Mobilized 500+ donations to the Seattle Children Hospital, held information tables for 200 community members, and managed social media accounts. After presenting to a panel of judges, Honey Fights Cancer qualified to compete at the International conference., Top 5 Volunteer in Class of 2025 @ Key Club, Accumulated 160+ hours of community service in 4 years. Volunteered at food banks, led elementary school events, and initiated a card making event for the patients of the Seattle Children Hospital.