Zaniya Coleman

As a Liaison Officer for the Tri-Beta Biology Honors Society, I serve as a vital link between our society, its members, and external stakeholders. My primary responsibility is to facilitate communication and collaboration to promote our objectives and initiatives within the university community and beyond.

• Collaborate with external organizations, including professional societies, community partners, and potential sponsors, to explore partnership opportunities and promote the society's mission
• Provide support and guidance to current and prospective members regarding membership benefits, requirements, and opportunities for involvement
• Assist in the preparation and submission of funding requests, budget proposals, and other administrative tasks as needed

As the Executive Assistant to the Vice President of the Student Government Association (SGA), I play a key role in supporting the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. This multifaceted position involved providing comprehensive administrative support to the Vice President, collaborating with the Senate, and managing financial processes to ensure the successful execution of SGA initiatives.

• Acted as a primary point of contact between the Vice President and other members of the SGA, college administrators, and external stakeholders.
• Assisted in the planning, coordination, and execution of SGA meetings, including agenda preparation, venue arrangements, and recording meeting minutes.
• Conducted research on relevant issues and policies, providing the Vice President with information necessary for decision-making and policy development.
• Oversaw the management and allocation of funds within the Senate, working closely with the Vice President and the Finance Committee.
• Reviewed and processed funding requests from student organizations, ensuring adherence to established guidelines and budgetary constraints.

As the Community Service Chair of the Science African-American Majors Evolving (SAAME) organization, I hold a leadership role dedicated to promoting community engagement, social responsibility, and positive impact within the African American community pursuing science majors.

• Organized and coordinated community service projects, including volunteer activities, outreach programs, and partnerships with local organizations.
• Negotiated partnerships to enhance the impact of SAAME's community service initiatives.
• Implemented systems to track and measure the impact of community service initiatives, including the number of participants, hours volunteered, and tangible outcomes.

My role as secretary was to support the organization's mission to empower and advance women pursuing careers in the medical field.

• Scheduled and coordinated regular meetings for the organization, ensuring that all members were informed of meeting dates, times, and locations.
• Compiled and organized important documentation, such as member rosters, contact information, and event details.
• Responded to emails, inquiries, and requests promptly, facilitating efficient information flow within the organization.
• Worked closely with the organization's leadership team to ensure the effective implementation of initiatives and projects.

As a Be The Match Tabling Volunteer, I play a crucial role in promoting awareness and facilitating donor registration for the Be The Match Registry, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting patients with life-saving bone marrow or stem cell donors. This volunteer position involved engaging with diverse communities and encouraging individuals to join the registry, ultimately increasing the chances of finding compatible donors for patients in need.

• Organized and set up information tables at various events, including community fairs, health expos, and college campuses.
• Provided information about the Be The Match mission, explaining the importance of bone marrow and stem cell donation.

• Organized integration of critical leadership competencies into existing workflows.
• Contributed to organizing events and activities for over 200 students.
• Increased the social media presence of student led organizations on the college campus.
• Gained operational knowledge and supported organization needs.
• Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Provided administrative support to leading members to help organize events and fundraisers.
• Helped students navigate social services system and access needed resources.
• Assisted with special events and programs.
• Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
• Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.