YANELISSE LUIGGI GARCIA

Pre-med biology major at University of St. Thomas with over 1,100 service hours and extensive experience in clinical care, tutoring, and community outreach. Bilingual in English and Spanish, demonstrating reliability and compassion. Actively seeking part-time opportunities in healthcare to enhance clinical exposure and support patient care.

Mentor Program - Baylor College of Medicine | 2024–Present

• Participate in mentee-to-mentor workshops focused on professional development and healthcare career exploration.
• Gain insight into diverse medical fields and receive personalized guidance from current Baylor College of Medicine students.

Special Education Helper - School | 2023–2025

• Supported inclusive education and peer interaction for students with special needs.
• Promoted empathy, patience, and positive classroom dynamics.

LatinX Affinity Group - (Founder & President) | 2023–2025

• Founded and led the school’s first Latinx student group to celebrate culture, promote inclusion, and empower student advocacy.
• Organized cultural events, peer mentoring sessions, and leadership workshops.

Extracurricular Leadership(High School):

BE NICE Mental Health Program (Co-President) | 2023–2025

• Directed school-wide mental health awareness initiatives, including Kindness Week campaigns and peer education.
• Facilitated workshops and partnered with staff to expand student access to mental health resources.

Service Club (Founder & Vice President) | 2023–2025

• Launched and managed a student-led service organization that coordinated school-wide volunteer opportunities.
• Oversaw events that supported local shelters, clinics, and community causes.

Student Ambassador | 2023–2025

• Represented the school during open houses, new student orientations, and recruitment panels.
• Delivered campus tours, spoke at assemblies, and helped transition new students into the school community.

BETA Club (Co-Founder) | 2024–2025

• Helped establish the school’s academic honor and service chapter.
• Mentored middle school students and contributed to academic support initiatives.

Academic/High School:

• AP Scholar Award — May 2025
• National Honor Society School Scholarship Recipient — May 2025
• AP, STEM, and LOTE Endorsements — May 2025
• Crain Scholar (YES Prep Alumni District Scholarship) — March 2025
• Distinguished Leader, Excellence, and Community Service Awards — 2023–2025
• First Place – District Social Issues Project — March 2024
• Principal’s List Award — 2023–2025
• A/B Honor Roll all four years — 2021–2025
• All A Honor Roll – Junior & Senior Year — 2023–2025
• Varsity Letter – Service Club — 2024–2025

Additional:

Most Compassionate Volunteer Award – Memorial Hermann — July 2024

• English
• Spanish

• Cheryl Ivy, Cheryl.Ivy@memorialhermann.org, Director of Volunteer Services - Memorial Hermann
• Marceta Shorter, marceta.shorter@yesprep.org, College Advisor - YES Prep Northwest Secondary