Sohum Baluja
Summary
Public Health Major | Health Policy Track | Presidential Academic Scholar | Researching Health Disparities and Medical Discrimination
Freshman at The George Washington University majoring in Public Health with a minor in Theatre. Interested in health policy, health disparities research, and medical discrimination. Aspiring to pursue a career in advocacy focused on advancing equity at the intersection of public health and human rights.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Active Member
Delta Epsilon Mu (Iota Chapter)
Washington
02.2026 - Current
- Active member of the Iota Chapter of George Washington University's pre-health fraternity.
- Served as PNM Class Philanthropy Chair, leading and organizing a fundraising bake sale in support of the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund.
- Coordinated event logistics, secured university space, scheduled volunteer shifts, prepared baked goods, and promoted the event.
Summer Camp Counselor
PLAYFUL PEOPLE PRODUCTIONS
San Francisco Bay Area
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Worked with many neurodivergent kids, planned & ran activities, choreographed, supervised, directed kids to rehearse and perform show, taught kids, conflict resolution, completed training.
Social Media Content Creator
PLAYFUL PEOPLE PRODUCTIONS
San Francisco Bay Area
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Following viral trends with the kids to create Reels to upload to Instagram, filmed/ edited videos to promote shows to the public, learned PR& IT skills.
LIFE Crew Captain
Westmont High School - CUHSD
San Francisco Bay Area
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Freshman orientation/tour, teach life skills throughout the year, made "finals survival kits," answered parent/student questions, problem solving skills.
Actor
Westmont High School - CUHSD
San Francisco Bay Area
01.2021 - 06.2025
- Various ensemble, supporting, and lead roles.
- Learned collaboration, public speaking, self confidence, perseverance, commitment, time management.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Public Health
The George Washington University
Washington, DC05-2029
Westmont High School - CUHSD
06-2025
Skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Health Advocacy
- Working With Special Needs Kids
- Community Outreach
- Social Media Marketing
- Health Equity Research
Awards
- Performance in 'The Birds' Musical at FRINGE Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland
- Performance at Lincoln Center, New York with Original Broadway Cast of Anastasia
Certification
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Training
- Child Mandated Reporter Training
Timeline
Active Member
Delta Epsilon Mu (Iota Chapter)
02.2026 - Current
Summer Camp Counselor
PLAYFUL PEOPLE PRODUCTIONS
06.2024 - 08.2025
LIFE Crew Captain
Westmont High School - CUHSD
08.2023 - 06.2025
Social Media Content Creator
PLAYFUL PEOPLE PRODUCTIONS
03.2023 - 08.2025
Actor
Westmont High School - CUHSD
01.2021 - 06.2025
Bachelor's degree - Public Health
The George Washington University
Westmont High School - CUHSD