Alexandra Katz Resume
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Alexandra Katz Resume

ALEXANDRA KATZ
Madison, NJ 07940| ------------ | ------------/in/alexandra-m-katz | ------------

EDUCATION
Lafayette College, Easton, PA May 2020
Bachelor of Science: Neuroscience; Mathematics Minor GPA: 3.38
Dean’s List: Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020

Study Abroad: Social and Ethical Aspects of Health Care in the U.S and U.K., Lafayette College Summer Interim 2019
Eight-week comparative healthcare-focused program. Conducted research on access, legislation, and payment of reproductive healthcare in the US and UK; completed four-week internship at The Sleep School (see “Professional Experience” section).

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Health Policy Brief, Precision Medicine, Lafayette College Feb 2020 – May 2020
Developed a policy proposal with a precision medicine focus in order to prevent the celiac epidemic from worsening.

Grand Rounds, Precision Medicine, Lafayette College Feb 2020 – May 2020
With one other student, was responsible to create a traditional grand rounds presentation which targeted the JUUL epidemic, and presented a case about addiction and the role of genetic and environmental interactions.

The Effects of Red Meat on Aging, Aging and Age-Related Diseases, Lafayette College Aug – Dec 2019
Conducted a semester-long literature review that focused on the different health outcomes associated with long-term consumption of red meat, white meat, processed and unprocessed meat, and confounds in the current field.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Area 23, Extern, New York, NY January 2020
Shadowed and learned about day-to-day life in a healthcare advertising agency by sitting in on meetings with professionals from various areas of the company. Spent a day shadowing those in the medical education industry.

The Sleep School, Intern, London, UK June – July 2019
Utilized scientific research to create blog posts, perform data analytics, and produce competitive analyses for the company. Aided in expanding the company outreach from insomnia clinics to larger companies in order to teach professionals how to de-stress from work and daily life in order to sleep better.

Milford Regional Medical Center, Extern, Milford, MA January 2019
Shadowed and experienced a day in the life as an OB-GYN. Also had experiences on maternity and in the operating room.

Multiple Life Science Companies, Lafayette Career Track Program Participant, Boston, MA January 2019
Met with alumni in various roles, functions, and organization types in several Boston-based life science companies.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
PARDner, Peer Mentor, Lafayette College August 2019 – May 2020
Spent one-on-one time with 16 first year students, providing academic and extracurricular support.
Received training on: multicultural competency, financial aid, mental health, mindfulness

Kappa Kappa Gamma, Lafayette College Member, Fall 2017 – May 2020
Nominating Chair (April 2019-Dec 2019): acted as head of a committee to elect new officers
Education Chairman (Dec 2018-Dec 2019): ran engaging, relevant programs for the chapter
VP of Standards (Dec 2017-Dec 2018): maintained morale and held peers accountable

Camp Dudley at Kiniya, Colchester, VT Summers, 2015-2018
Assistant Division Head, Cabin Leader and Hike Trip Leader (2018)
Held other titles such as: Head Coach, Leader of the Week, Cabin Assistant Leader, Head Co-Coach, Cabin Junior Leader

SKILLS
Language: Chinese: Moderate proficiency; French: Conversant
Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel; AutoCAD; R and R Studio

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
3rd Street Alliance, Volunteer, Easton, PA: Fall 2017 – Spring 2020
Lafayette College Early Learning Center, Volunteer, Easton, PA Fall 2017 – Spring 2020
The Cassidy, Hostess, Maplewood, NJ Winter 2018