RIYA CHAUDHRY

Austin, TX 512-***-**** adze8p@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX May 2023

B.S. Honors in Advanced Human Development and Family Sciences GPA: 3.75/4.0

EXPERIENCE

NAU Urology Specialists, Austin, TX June 2022- August 2022

Medical Assistant

Collected patient vital signs and documented symptoms

Assisted providers with various procedures such as cystoscopys

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA June 2021 – August 2021

Research Intern

Worked on the Fix the Dream Machine Project investigating the effect of subtle adult feedback on early

language acquisition in children

Transcribed data and documented details of experimenter- subject interactions

Developed stimuli for experimental procedures

Performed data analysis, including linear regression models, in R studio

Presented research at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students and the Capital of Texas Undergraduate Research Conference

UT Adult Family Project, Austin, TX August 2021- May 2023

Research Assistant

Administered the Montreal Cognitive Assessment to assess cognition in study participants

Used Microsoft Office and Qualtrics for data collection and analysis

Conducted extensive literature reviews Young Adults Caregivers Study and the Daily Experiences and Well-being Study

UT SOGI Health and Rights Lab Austin, TX January 2021- June 2021

Research Intern

Worked on the Empowerment Oriented Community Needs Assessment alongside OutYouth to evaluate the needs of the Black Trans Community in Central Texas

Invisible Wave Movement, Washington, DC May 2020- March 2023

Blog Writer and Volunteer

Created blogs to advocate for awareness and better policy for young adults with chronic mental and physical illnesses

Communicated weekly with physicians to brainstorm ideas for advocacy and support

Engaged with young adults with chronic conditions through social media, youth forums, and outreach events

Started topic-based peer support group called Party on the Peer to provide community and support for adults with disabilities

Sanger Learning at the University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX January 2021- May 2023

Tutor

Improved students’ academic performance in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, and Statistics by providing tutoring services

Peer Academic Coach

Coached students on how to develop better study habits and time management skills

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS AND PRESENTATIONS

Frequency of Contact with Grandchildren and Older Adults’ Well-being January 2022- April 2022

Examined (a) whether physical health may promote or limit older adults’ contact with their grandchildren and (b) whether frequent contact with grandchildren is associated with older adults’ greater psychological well-being (i.e., depression, loneliness, and life satisfaction)

Providing Emotional Support and Psychological Well-being in Late Adulthood August 2021- May 2023

Analyzed the relationship between providing emotional support and depression, loneliness, and life-satisfaction in late adulthood

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Foundation Communities, Austin, TX October 2022- Present

Education Volunteer

Volunteer weekly at a learning center to provide academic support to children from low-income families

Altus Hospice, Austin, TX June 2022- Present

Patient Volunteer

Provide instrumental and emotional support to hospice and Alzheimer’s patients by offering assistance during meal time, participating in engagement activities, and facilitating conversation.

Assessed the emotional and physical needs and well-being of patients through patient reports

UT Advocates for Cancer Awareness, Austin, TX January 2020 – May 2022

President

Spread awareness of effects of cancer on patients and caregivers through monthly meetings and guest speakers

Organized various events surrounding advocacy for cancer patients

Created content for social media platforms

UT Austin Mental Health Ambassadors, Austin, Texas August 2020- May 2023 Ambassador

Increased students’ awareness of mental health resources on campus through campus initiatives and presentations

Facilitated multiple conversations surrounding mental health in safe spaces

UT Austin School of Human Ecology Ambassadors, Austin, TX January 2020- May 2023

Ambassador

Guided incoming freshmen on course work, registration, human ecology focused organizations, and campus life

Discussed the Human Ecology Honors Program at honors panels, specifically research opportunities within the

Human Development and Family Sciences department

HONORS AND AWARDS

UT College of Natural Sciences Dean’s Honored Graduate

UT College of Natural Sciences Distinction in Research

UT College of Natural Sciences Distinction in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Honored by President Joe Biden at the White House for leadership and community service

SKILLS

Technical /Computer Skills: R studio, CSS, HTML, Microsoft Office, Basic Python, Data Transcription, Qualtrics, Basic K-means clustering, Athena EMR

Languages: English, Hindi(fluent), Urdu(fluent), Spanish(intermediate)

Certifications: Responsive Website Basics: Code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings, Entrepreneurship 1: Developing the Opportunity, The Power of Play: Its Role in Developing the Nervous System and Facilitating Self-Regulation, The Rubber Band Phenomenon: Building Resilience in Young Children

Clinical: Urine Analysis, Bladder Ultrasounds, Injections, Communication, Vital Signs

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