Summer Dancy

Compassionate health care worker with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring and assistance in daily living activities. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.

• Volunteer for Martha O'Bryan Center Food Bank (May 2024-Current)

- Assist in inspecting, sorting, and packing food for distribution.

- Aiding individuals with selection of food options.

- Cleaning and organizing food bank.

• Elected as Health Advocacy Coordinator for American Medical Student Association (August 2021-May 2022)

- Provided health education and resources to fellow peers.

- Developed educational materials related to substance abuse and mental health for use in group presentation.

- Voiced issues of students to appropriate authorities.

- Providing support and advice to students who may be experiencing difficulty with health related issues.

• Elected as Social Media Chair for Girl Up Ole Miss (August 2021-May 2022)

- Used editing and graphic design tools to create content and visuals for social channels.

- Developed and executed a comprehensive social media strategy to increase organization awareness and engagement.

• Elected as Student Success Coach for Lucky-Day Scholar EDHE 105 Course (August 2021-May 2022)

-Provided individualized coaching to students on academic success strategies and study skills.

- Assisted students in developing plans for academic success, including goal setting, time management, and organization.

- Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss their progress towards achieving academic goals.

- Promoted the use of campus resources that support student learning outcomes and overall well-being.

• Elected as Peer Mentor for Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement (August 2021- May 2022)

- Developed strategies to help students adjust to college life, manage stress, and develop better study habits.

- Collaborated with faculty and staff members to discuss the progress of mentees.

- Counseled new first year students about course selection, time management, and other important topics.

• Elected as Pre- Med Peer Mentor for Pre-Med Mentoring Organization of Ole Miss (August 2022- May 2023)

- Encouraged open dialogue between mentor and mentee pairs to promote trust, respect and understanding of different perspectives.

- Established meaningful connections between mentors and mentees through networking activities.

- Provided advice to mentees on career paths, job opportunities and educational options.

• Appointed as Community Service & "Uplifting our Community" Committee Member for Theta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (January- May 2023)

-Collaborated in developing donation drive for Pregnancy Center of Oxford

- Participated in planning awareness event addressing social injustices.