Sydnie Pino

Compassionate BSN graduate dedicated to enhancing patient care within collaborative healthcare teams. Demonstrates expertise in patient-centered care and evidence-based practice. Strong communication and teamwork skills drive improved patient experiences and support healthcare objectives.

• National Honors Society, 2019-2021
• Native Health Initiative, 2021-2023
• University of New Mexico Taos Student Government Association, 2021-2023
• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2022-2023
• University of New Mexico Taos Student Nurse Association, 2025-2026

• Certificate of Community Health Worker Training, Santa Fe Community College, 05/21
• Basic Life Support (CPR/AED), American Heart Association, 08/25
• Certificate in Certified Nursing Assistant, University of New Mexico Taos, 05/24
• IHS CHR Basic Training Certification, Indian Health Service, 05/24

• Superintendent's Honor, 2017-2021
• Santa Fe Indian School National Honor Society, 2019-2021
• Santa Fe Indian School Senatorial Award of Merit, 2021
• Native Health Initiative Loving Service Award, 2021
• San Ildefonso Pueblo Scholarship, 2021-2026
• UNM Taos Dean's List, 2021-Present

Meeting Healthcare Needs: Health Equity for Low Income Native American Communities, 04/21, 

• Presented to Santa Fe Indian School staff, faculty, families, and tribal government as part of the Santa Fe Indian School Senior Honor's Symposium.

Sovereign Medicine: The connections and Clashes, 05/21, 

• Co-presented at a two day virtual healing through the arts festival on topics such as sovereign medicine and health equity.

Indigenous Health During Covid: What We Know, What Can We Learn, 10/21,

• Presented at one of the nation's largest public health conferences in front of health professionals from around the world on topics such as Indigenous health during Covid-19, youth leading the way to health equity, and running as medicine.

Empowering Indigenous Communities to Health Through Movement, Culture, Love, and Youth Leadership, 02/22, 

• Virtually co-presented to University of North Carolina students at the largest and longest running minority health conference.

Taking Care of Indigenous Patients and Communities, 01/23, 

• Virtually presented to UCLA medical students and faculty during their 4th Annual Cultural Awareness Week.

Cultural Competence: Providing Cultural Competent Care to Indigenous Patients, 06/23,

• Presented to local high school students on the topic of cultural competency.
• You Can Do it Mija: Empowering Young Women Through Near-Peer Mentorship, 03/24, Presented in Monterey, California at the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Institution Educators Conference.

You Can Do it, Mija! Mentorship Program 

Mentor | 2024–2025

• Mentored young women in the Taos community through a UNM–Taos program dedicated to uplifting and empowering the diverse experiences of women.
• Participated in educational workshops, facilitated group gatherings and presentations, and provided individualized mentorship through one-on-one meetings.
• Supported participants in building confidence, developing personal and academic goals, and strengthening connections within their community.

Taos Little League 

Softball Coach | 2021–Present

• Coach girls ages 10–14, providing mentorship and instruction in the fundamentals of softball.
• Teach and demonstrate fundamental softball skills while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, responsibility, communication, and collaboration.
• Foster a positive and supportive environment that encourages confidence, personal growth, leadership, and skill development both on and off the field.