Shayaan Makki

Detail-oriented Public Health and Biology double major with hands-on experience in policy research, literature review, and data synthesis. Skilled in translating complex research into actionable insights for overdose prevention policy and public health education initiatives. Committed to advancing health equity by addressing structural determinants of health, with a focus on applying a public health lens to housing policy for scalable, evidence-based solutions.

• Vice President, MedicZero, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ, 06/24, 06/25, Lead CPR and First Aid training programs for community members, Promote evidence-based emergency care education, Coordinate partnerships with healthcare organizations, Develop educational curriculum and training materials
• Teaching Assistant - BIO 201: Foundations of Biological Inquiry, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, 01/24, 05/24, Facilitate laboratory sessions and reinforce biological concepts, Lead peer study sessions and support student learning, Grade assignments and provide academic feedback
• Internal Affairs President, TCNJ Health Buddies, Ewing, NJ, 09/23, 05/25, Coordinate hospital-based volunteer programs with Capital Health, Train and supervise student volunteers, Support patient engagement initiatives in clinical settings
• Head Senator, School of Science, TCNJ Student Government, 05/24, 10/24
• Head Delegate / Freshman Representative, TCNJ Student Government, 09/22, 05/24

• Deans List Recipient, The College of New Jersey, Spring 2025, Fall 2025, Spring 2026
• Mayo Business Plan Competition Semi-Finalist, The College of New Jersey, 2026
• Phi Kappa Phi Student-Faculty Collaboration Award, The College of New Jersey, 2026
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification, National Healthcareer Association, 2025
• Public Health Research Certification, CITI Program, 2025
• Stop the Bleed Certification, NASPA, 2024
• Crisis Counselor Certification, Crisis Text Line, 2023
• Sherman Fairchild Summer Research Scholar Award, The College of New Jersey, 2023

• Lead Alcohol and Drug Support Services Prevention Counselor, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, 08/24, Present, Develop and implement campus-wide harm reduction and substance use prevention programs, Lead educational tabling initiatives focused on opioid awareness and overdose prevention, Facilitate peer-led discussions on health behavior change and decision-making, Collaborate with campus health organizations to expand public health outreach
• Intern - Mental Health Policy & Advocacy, NAMI Mercer, NJ, 01/24, 04/24, Conduct research and write policy briefs on mental health advocacy initiatives, Develop educational materials to reduce stigma and increase awareness, Assist in organizing community outreach events and workshops
• Crisis Counselor (Volunteer), Crisis Text Line, Remote, 09/23, Present, Provide real-time crisis intervention through text-based communication, Apply de-escalation techniques and active listening strategies, Connect individuals to mental health and community resources, Maintain detailed documentation while adhering to confidentiality standards

• Undergraduate Research Assistant, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, 01/23, 12/25, Conduct research on indirect green facades analyzing their impact on internal temperature regulation and sustainable building design, Collect, manage, and analyze environmental data related to energy efficiency and urban sustainability, Perform literature reviews on green infrastructure and public health implications, Prepare academic posters and presentations for research symposia and conferences, Contribute to ongoing manuscript development for potential publication
• Research Intern (Neuroimaging & Bibliometrics), ThinkNeuro, LLC, Remote, 09/25, 12/25, Conduct bibliometric and neuroimaging analyses on fMRI-guided neuromodulation studies, Evaluate patient outcomes across neurological disorders and treatment modalities, Identify research gaps and trends in precision medicine and brain stimulation, Map citation networks and emerging themes in neuroscience literature, Assist in preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, Present findings in lab meetings and scientific discussions
• Genetics Laboratory Assistant, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ, 08/25, 12/25, Maintain Drosophila melanogaster colonies for genetic experimentation, Prepare culture media and sterilize laboratory equipment using aseptic techniques, Record and analyze experimental data for genetics research projects, Support laboratory operations and ensure compliance with safety protocols, Train new students in laboratory techniques and safety procedures