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Sophia Roche

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Summary

Biology major pursuing a career in medicine, looking for pre-medical experiences and/or employment. Interested in applying my research and leadership skills to a clinical environment.

Education

Washington & Lee University – Lexington, VA 2019 – 2023

B.S. Biology (Pre-Med), GPA: 3.52

Extracurriculars:

• Varsity Soccer

• Alpha Delta Pi Sorority: Vice President of Member Development

• Red Cross Club: President

• Summer Research Scholar

• Beta Beta Beta, Biological Honors Society: Formal Member

• Alpha Epsilon Delta, Health Professions Honors Society: Vice President

Broad Run High School – Ashburn, VA 2015 – 2019

Advanced Diploma, GPA: 4.69

Extracurriculars:

• Varsity Soccer: Captain, All-State

• National and Spanish Honors Societies

• Varsity Swimming

• We’re All Human Club: Secretary

Work Experience

Student Researcher, Washington & Lee University (Lexington, VA) Jan 2021 – Dec 2022

• Worked in W&L’s Sleep and Stress Psychophysiology Lab under Dr. Ryan Brindle, PhD. Research focuses on the inappropriate metabolic response that arises under mental stress and the impact of stress reactivity on disease outcomes. Responsibilities include testing participants, using biofeedback equipment (EKG, blood pressure, spirometry), and data processing with SPSS. Conducted additional individual research as a summer research scholar, focusing on adverse childhood experiences and their effect on blood pressure reactivity under stress.

Library Associate, Washington & Lee University (Lexington, VA) Sept 2019 – May 2023

• Worked in the James Graham Leyburn Library during each academic year. Managed inventory, maintained facility organization, and offered front desk customer support.

VP of Member Development, Alpha Delta Pi (Lexington, VA) Jan 2020 – May 2023

• Responsible for reviewing chapter by-laws and educating new members on chapter standards and code of conduct. Promotes and connects members with resources for mental and female health, stress management, and academic support. Serves as a confidential resource and coordinates with the campus Title IX office as needed. Leads the chapter’s Risk Management Committee and handles disciplinary procedures.

INOVA Health Systems, Volunteer (Ashburn, VA) Jun 2022 – Aug 2022

• Summer volunteer with the INOVA hospital network, committed to biweekly volunteer shifts at the Cornwall Diagnostic Imaging Center. Responsibilities include directing patients, answering questions, and assisting radiologists as needed in the emergency department.

Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging, Volunteer (Ashburn, VA) Jun 2020 – Aug 2023

• Seasonal volunteer with the local home-delivered meals program that assists homebound and/or at-risk older adults. Performs welfare checks and provides companionship to clients while adhering to COVID-19 regulations.

Skills and Interests

• Skills: Spanish, R and Python programming languages, SPSS

• Certifications: AHA Basic Life Support/CPR/AED

• Interests: hiking, sports, film, substance abuse policy, research ethics

• Relevant Courses: Addiction (CBSC 295), Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 260), Biochemistry (BIO 215), Calculus I/II (MATH 101/102), Directed Individual Research (CBSC 421), Fundamentals of Programming (CSCI 111), Genetics (BIO 220), Medical Ethics (PHIL 346), Molecular Mechanics (BIO 385), Organic Chemistry I/II (CHEM 241/242), Physics I/II (PHYS 111/112), Viral Pathogens (BIO 297)

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