Sanya Kapoor

National Alliance on Mental Illness: Eastside, Redmond, WA - Youth Ambassador 

JULY 2021-JUNE 2024

NAMI is a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for those impacted by mental health conditions through advocacy, education, and support. As a Youth Ambassador, I spoke about mental health at many conferences from the youth perspective, while promoting mental health awareness throughout my community. As a member of this organization, I had the privilege of learning from and speaking to psychologists, counselors, a psychiatrist, and individuals who shared their first-hand experiences.

Cura Project, Seattle, WA - Camp Cura Member JUNE 2021 - NOVEMBER 2022 

The Cura Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a platform where our generation can take the initiative to learn about ongoing health conditions. It focuses on educating about the various avenues in healthcare.

I attended Camp Cura in the summer, where I was given the opportunity to shadow doctors in four specialties for 4 hours each: OBGYN, Pediatrics, Neurology, and Psychology. Speaking to these medical professionals helped me further understand the plethora of ways to be involved in the healthcare field. This camp further confirmed my interest in being involved in healthcare through nursing.

Fieldstone Memory Care, Issaquah, WA - Activities Leader

Fieldstone is an assisted living facility primarily for seniors dealing with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. Through a customized care plan with constant assistance and stimulating activities, they create a safe and supportive environment.

As a volunteer here, I would interact with elderly patients in a variety of ways. I would occasionally lead bingo nights, but mostly I made puzzles with them or had conversations. A lot of them could not remember that they had children, so a lot of my responsibility was to remind them about their families and converse to get to know them better.

• Public Relations Officer + Vice President, South Asian Student Association (SASA), Seattle, WA, 09/23, Present, Organized community bonding events, Promoted cultural awareness. Hosted and organized a huge legacy event called Bollywood Night in the spring. Created a collaborative opportunity with RAAS, a national ethnic clothing company.
• Junior Health Scholar, COPE Health Scholars at Swedish, Seattle, WA, 06/22, 12/22, Assisted nurses with small tasks, Interacted directly with patients. I worked in different departments and floors of the hospital, where I assisted nurses with small tasks such as taking vitals, making beds, and caring for patient needs. On every shift, I had the opportunity to interact directly with patients and learn from the staff about their experiences and suggestions. Completed 172 hours of clinical experience hours.

• Geriatrics Clinical at Kline Galland Home, Seattle, WA: APRIL 2025-JUNE 2025

• CPR BLS
• Food Handler's Card