Hannah Mandell - Resume
Hannah Faith Mandell
------------ /------------ / Claremont, CA 91711
EDUCATION
Pomona College - Claremont, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Analysis and Computer Science, GPA: 3.67/4.0
Wakeland High School � Frisco, TX
National AP Scholar (�18), AP Environmental Science Student of the Year (�18), GPA: 4.0/4.0, ACT: 36/36
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant at Williams Marine Environmental Change Lab - W. M. Keck Science Dept, Claremont, CA (Oct 2019 � Present)
Supervisor: Dr. Branwen Williams (------------)
? Developing a proxy system model under Dr. Branwen Williams to relate ocean temperatures, salinity, and relative Oxygen-18 in coralline algal structures
? Work within R Studio and GitHub
Environmental Analysis Lab Technician at Pomona College - Claremont. CA (Sept 2019 - Present)
Supervisor: Prof. Marc Los Huertos (------------)
? Expedite and assemble laboratory experiments for various Environmental Science classes by preparing chemical solutions, treating soil samples and water samples
? Acquire and maintain equipment needed for faculty research pursuits
Lab Assistant at King Genetics Laboratory - University of Washington, Seattle, WA (Dec 2019 � Jan 2020)
Supervisor: Dr. Mary-Claire King (------------)
? Extracted and sequenced DNA through Polymerase Chain Reaction, spectrometry, and gel electrophoresis, ultimately analyzing the nucleotide results to confirm the legitimacy of the desired gene
? Confronted the phenomenon of non-zygotic crossing over of genetic information within the red blood cells of a particular case family
? Attended regular lab meetings regarding clinical case-studies with Dr. Mary-Claire King and faculty
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Assistant Sustainability Manager and Associate at Bonton Farms � Bonton, TX (2018 - 19)
Supervisor: Bobbie Doxey ------------)
? Shadowed head crew members to tackle socio-economic disparities, food access, Dallas� poverty issue, and prison
reform by providing access to jobs and healthy food for the Dallas food desert
? Worked at the farmer�s market, tended crops and animals, built farm structures, organized volunteer events
? Managed compost and monitored water supply levels
NSLC Environmental Science Summer Program - University of Washington (July 2017)
? Interacted with university and industry professionals to learn within different fields of environmental science
including biogeochemistry, sustainable business, wildlife conservation, environmental engineering, forestry
? Lead a team presentation for competitive UN Sustainable Development Goals funding
Horticulture & Greenhouse Management - FISD Career & Technical Center (2018 - 19)
? Constructed a functioning aquaculture system, Studied infectious plant diseases and prevention methods
? Cultivated seedlings, propagated, designed planters, monitored plant growth
John Bunker Sands Wetlands Science Program - Seagoville, TX (March 2018)
? Collaborated with wetland manager on water quality tests, wetland flora and fauna identification
? Learned about government-run municipal water districts and wetland conservation
Public Accounting Internship - James, Hardy, & Haley CPAs, Frisco, TX (June 2019 - Aug 2019)
Supervisor: Vee Alidema (------------)
? Update and manage client e-portfolios
? Formulated spreadsheets, calculated balance sheets
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY
Environmental Conservation Organization, Founder & President (2016 � 19)
? Assumed responsibility of the school and surrounding area from the city and organized bi-monthly campus litter clean-ups
? Constructed and maintained a school garden with a sponsorship from a local plant nursery
? Reformed the school�s recycling education
Senior Class President (2018 - 19)
? Planning and participation for sporting matches, pep rallies, senior events
? Elected by peers. Sign off on Senior Class spending proposals
Frisco Mayor�s Youth Council (2017 � 18)
? Personally streamlined an Adopt-A-Stream citizen science program
College Varsity Soccer (2019 � Present)
? NCAA DIII Final Four All-Tournament Team (�19)
? SCIAC Newcomer of the Year and First Team All-SCIAC
USA Maccabi Junior Women�s National Soccer Team � Haifa, Israel (2016)
? Won the Gold medal versus Israel�s Youth National Team, Championship Game MVP
SKILLS & LANGUAGES
? Proficient written and verbal Spanish
? Python, R, GitHub
? SCUBA Open Water and Night Diving Certified
HONORS
Davey O� Brien Foundation High School Scholar Athlete (2019) ?
? Accompanied by $30,000 academic scholarship to pursue education
? Selected among all North Texas high school students on the basis of scholastic achievements, community service, character, leadership and varsity sports participation
Recognized at the Texas House of Representatives by Rep. Jared Patterson - Austin, TX (2019)
? Awarded on the grounds of being an outstanding academic and service-driven Texas citizen
WFAA Scholar Athlete of the Year (2019)
? Selected among all Dallas/Fort-Worth student-athletes
Hannah Faith Mandell
------------ /------------ / Claremont, CA 91711
EDUCATION
Pomona College - Claremont, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Analysis and Computer Science, GPA: 3.67/4.0
Wakeland High School � Frisco, TX
National AP Scholar (�18), AP Environmental Science Student of the Year (�18), GPA: 4.0/4.0, ACT: 36/36
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant at Williams Marine Environmental Change Lab - W. M. Keck Science Dept, Claremont, CA (Oct 2019 � Present)
Supervisor: Dr. Branwen Williams (------------)
? Developing a proxy system model under Dr. Branwen Williams to relate ocean temperatures, salinity, and relative Oxygen-18 in coralline algal structures
? Work within R Studio and GitHub
Environmental Analysis Lab Technician at Pomona College - Claremont. CA (Sept 2019 - Present)
Supervisor: Prof. Marc Los Huertos (------------)
? Expedite and assemble laboratory experiments for various Environmental Science classes by preparing chemical solutions, treating soil samples and water samples
? Acquire and maintain equipment needed for faculty research pursuits
Lab Assistant at King Genetics Laboratory - University of Washington, Seattle, WA (Dec 2019 � Jan 2020)
Supervisor: Dr. Mary-Claire King (------------)
? Extracted and sequenced DNA through Polymerase Chain Reaction, spectrometry, and gel electrophoresis, ultimately analyzing the nucleotide results to confirm the legitimacy of the desired gene
? Confronted the phenomenon of non-zygotic crossing over of genetic information within the red blood cells of a particular case family
? Attended regular lab meetings regarding clinical case-studies with Dr. Mary-Claire King and faculty
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Assistant Sustainability Manager and Associate at Bonton Farms � Bonton, TX (2018 - 19)
Supervisor: Bobbie Doxey ------------)
? Shadowed head crew members to tackle socio-economic disparities, food access, Dallas� poverty issue, and prison
reform by providing access to jobs and healthy food for the Dallas food desert
? Worked at the farmer�s market, tended crops and animals, built farm structures, organized volunteer events
? Managed compost and monitored water supply levels
NSLC Environmental Science Summer Program - University of Washington (July 2017)
? Interacted with university and industry professionals to learn within different fields of environmental science
including biogeochemistry, sustainable business, wildlife conservation, environmental engineering, forestry
? Lead a team presentation for competitive UN Sustainable Development Goals funding
Horticulture & Greenhouse Management - FISD Career & Technical Center (2018 - 19)
? Constructed a functioning aquaculture system, Studied infectious plant diseases and prevention methods
? Cultivated seedlings, propagated, designed planters, monitored plant growth
John Bunker Sands Wetlands Science Program - Seagoville, TX (March 2018)
? Collaborated with wetland manager on water quality tests, wetland flora and fauna identification
? Learned about government-run municipal water districts and wetland conservation
Public Accounting Internship - James, Hardy, & Haley CPAs, Frisco, TX (June 2019 - Aug 2019)
Supervisor: Vee Alidema (------------)
? Update and manage client e-portfolios
? Formulated spreadsheets, calculated balance sheets
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY
Environmental Conservation Organization, Founder & President (2016 � 19)
? Assumed responsibility of the school and surrounding area from the city and organized bi-monthly campus litter clean-ups
? Constructed and maintained a school garden with a sponsorship from a local plant nursery
? Reformed the school�s recycling education
Senior Class President (2018 - 19)
? Planning and participation for sporting matches, pep rallies, senior events
? Elected by peers. Sign off on Senior Class spending proposals
Frisco Mayor�s Youth Council (2017 � 18)
? Personally streamlined an Adopt-A-Stream citizen science program
College Varsity Soccer (2019 � Present)
? NCAA DIII Final Four All-Tournament Team (�19)
? SCIAC Newcomer of the Year and First Team All-SCIAC
USA Maccabi Junior Women�s National Soccer Team � Haifa, Israel (2016)
? Won the Gold medal versus Israel�s Youth National Team, Championship Game MVP
SKILLS & LANGUAGES
? Proficient written and verbal Spanish
? Python, R, GitHub
? SCUBA Open Water and Night Diving Certified
HONORS
Davey O� Brien Foundation High School Scholar Athlete (2019) ?
? Accompanied by $30,000 academic scholarship to pursue education
? Selected among all North Texas high school students on the basis of scholastic achievements, community service, character, leadership and varsity sports participation
Recognized at the Texas House of Representatives by Rep. Jared Patterson - Austin, TX (2019)
? Awarded on the grounds of being an outstanding academic and service-driven Texas citizen
WFAA Scholar Athlete of the Year (2019)
? Selected among all Dallas/Fort-Worth student-athletes