Overview
Work History
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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VANESSA MONTO

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Dr. Seth Judson
Santa Monica
05.2026 - Current
  • Made graphs showing mosquito abundance before/after LA fires using R Studio
  • Worked with collaborators to analyze data, taking notes for weekly team meetings

Co-curriculum Designer

UCLA Cardiac Camp
Santa Monica
02.2026 - Current
  • Designed a medical student mentor assignment strategy for high school students
  • Presented about the importance of responding quickly in emergency situations
  • Presented about college process and general advice to freshmen and sophomores

Independent Researcher

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
Santa Monica
08.2025 - 05.2026
  • Researched how the slime mold Physarum Polycephalum's growth patterns and coloration changes in high temperature, low humidity conditions
  • Found that slime molds appear darker yellow and spread out tendrils more
  • Conducted daily research, compiling data and learning how to sanitize work spaces and use lab equipment
  • Presented results to Crossroads School and Climate Action Santa Monica

Fundraiser

American Heart Association
Santa Monica
11.2025 - 03.2026
  • Teen of Impact (TOI) Nominee and leader of a 15-person fundraising mission for the American Heart Association.
  • Raised $11,000 in 9 weeks and recognized as “Best Team” by Leader of TOI
  • Developed and implemented fundraising strategies to enhance donor engagement and increase contributions.
  • Collaborated with team members to organize fundraising events, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
  • Conducted research on potential donors and funding opportunities to support organizational initiatives.

Camp Counselor

Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences
Santa Monica
06.2025 - 06.2025
  • Taught elementary schoolers how to code for functions in robots using Python
  • Facilitated group discussions promoting teamwork among elementary schoolers.
  • Supervised daily activities ensuring safety and engagement of campers for 2 weeks, 8 hours per day

Skills

  • CPR and first-aid trained
  • Fluent in Spanish, intermediate in Chinese
  • Experience coding in Excel, R Studio, Python
  • Working audio and light boards and fixing microphones

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

  • Varsity Softball
  • Varsity Basketball
  • JV Volleyball, "Most Improved" then "Most Valuable Player"
  • Backstage Tech Theater, operating microphones and sound/light booth for Cabaret, Alice by Heart, She Kills Monsters, Once on This Island, Crossroads' Cabaret: Eras Tour, Grease, The Addams Family

Timeline

Intern

Dr. Seth Judson
05.2026 - Current

Co-curriculum Designer

UCLA Cardiac Camp
02.2026 - Current

Fundraiser

American Heart Association
11.2025 - 03.2026

Independent Researcher

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
08.2025 - 05.2026

Camp Counselor

Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences
06.2025 - 06.2025
VANESSA MONTO