Sophie Lewis
Lawrence,KS
Summary
Motivated Biochemistry major with experience helping as well and founding non-profit organizations for STEM careers. Helpful, attentive, and organized when assisting both inside and outside of the lab. In-depth experience with laboratory equipment, machinery, and microbial testing. Driven by cause and work ethic to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact and gain more knowledge.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Texas Girls Collaborative Project
2023.09 - Current
- Advocate for female empowerment in STEM fields
- Networking participant and educator
- Work with the TxGCP Texas Women & Girls in STEM Summit
Volunteer
Casa Crt Appointed Spcl Advoc
2021.08 - Current
- Assisted with and helped organize special events and programs hosting hundreds of attendees
- Helped raise over $8,000 in one event; over $18,000 to date
Volunteer
Girls Empowerment Network
2020.06 - Current
- Created and helped distribute STEM kits and educational resources
Founder
Finding Beauty In The B.E.A.S.T
2020.01 - Current
- Founded and currently run my own Female Empowerment for Women in STEM organization called Finding Beauty In The B.E.A.S.T.: Breaking Everyone's Assumptions & StereoTypes
- Have reached over 5,000 people with my message of breaking barriers within STEM field based on my own personal experiences with gender discrimination starting at the age of 9
- Have created presentations, spoken in classrooms, conventions, and programs
- Developed partnerships with other businesses for collaborations and growth
Volunteer
Girl Start Program
2018.01 - Current
- Directed personal fundraiser to send a young girl from the program to attend a STEM camp
- Guest Speaker for STEM summer camps and STEM conventions; planned interactive seminars and powerpoint presentations for young girls of all ages
Volunteer
Chili's Restaurant
2017.09 - 2017.10
Coordinated a fundraising percentage night with Chili's Restaurant to raise money for my childhood friend's little sister diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2025
Skills
- 3 years of lab experience: General & Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, and Biochemistry
- Familiar with Proton-NMR, IR, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, SDS Gel Electrophoresis, DNA Transformation with gfp, PCR, & various types of microbiological lab testing within medias and cultures
- Data Entry for Special Olympics
- Food Distribution for local food banks across the country, Jubilee Cafe Housing Insecurity Breakfast Initiative, Feeding America
Timeline
Volunteer
Texas Girls Collaborative Project
2023.09 - Current
Volunteer
Casa Crt Appointed Spcl Advoc
2021.08 - Current
Volunteer
Girls Empowerment Network
2020.06 - Current
Founder
Finding Beauty In The B.E.A.S.T
2020.01 - Current
Volunteer
Girl Start Program
2018.01 - Current
Volunteer
Chili's Restaurant
2017.09 - 2017.10
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Kansas
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