Faithful Egharevba
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Washington DC, 20002 *.***********@*****.*** ********.*********@*****.******.*** EDUCATION
Howard University, Fourth year, Washington DC Expected Spring 2026
● Bachelor of science —Biology
● Honors & Awards: Deans List Recipient HU Leadership Grant InStem Scholar Black In Cancer Scholar Remarkable Futures Scholar TMCF scholar NCI R25E Scholar
● Skills: ELISA Western blot PCR Gram staining Isolation Immunohistochemistry Cell culture REDCap Scientific writing
CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE
The Cheesecake Factory – Washington, DC
Server
- Delivered a warm, attentive dining experience in a fast-paced, high-traffic restaurant.
- Recommended menu items, upsold specials, and accurately handled guest orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized section while multitasking tables and guest needs.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by responding promptly to requests or concerns.
Olive Garden
Server
[May 2024] – [August 2024]
- Provided friendly and efficient service with a focus on creating a family-style dining atmosphere.
- Handled multiple tables and worked collaboratively with kitchen and host staff.
- Followed company standards for safety, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new servers and supported team coverage during peak hours.
Chick-fil-A – Jonesboro, GA
Supervisor
October 2018 – August 2022
- Managed shift operations, coached team members, and oversaw food safety compliance.
- Handled customer complaints and ensured quality service in both drive-thru and dine-in.
- Trained new hires and contributed to a positive, high-performing team environment.
- Monitored inventory, helped with scheduling, and supported management as needed.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Trainee, Houston,TX June 2025 – Present
● Investigating associations. between nutrition knowledge, fast food consumption, and obesity in African Americans using Project CHURCH data.
● Analyzing cross-sectional data, adjusting for sociodemographic factors, contributing to disparities focused publications. Howard University College of Medicine- Jerebtsova Lab, Intern,Washington, DC August 2024 – Present
● Investigating renal disease biomarkers (Activin A, VCAM) in sickle cell disease patients.
● Conducting data analysis and supporting manuscript writing in a translational setting. University of California, Irvine, Intern, Irvine, CA June 2024 – August 2024
● Explored links between childhood trauma and loneliness/disability in stroke patients
● Co-authored abstract accepted to stroke conference 2025 Pointer Research Enterprise,Intern,Washington,DC January 2024– May 2024
● Studied sex-based differences in stress response within African American populations.
● Collected and interpreted psychophysiological data related to HPA axis activity. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AmeriCorps, Intern, Washington DC. July 2024 – Current
● Providing tutoring and mentoring services to students.
● Participating in community service projects and Collaborating with team members to implement program activities effectively. Grace Medical Practice, Medical Assistant Intern, Atlanta, GA May 2023 – August 2023
● Shadowed physician and medical students during patient consultations.
● Recorded vitals, managed intake documentation, and assisted with exam preparation. Leadership & Campus Engagement
President-Hu Heart Club, Howard University April 2025– Present
● Lead heart health initiatives and logistics, collaborating with American Heart Association and campus organizations.
● Acquire sponsorships and coordinate partnerships to support outreach and programming. Committee Lead-Undergraduate Student Assembly, Howard University August 2022 – Present
● Lead committee efforts to plan and execute campus-wide student events and initiatives.
● Help acquire sponsorships and build partnerships with campus departments and external organizations. Rally for Medical Research-NIH Hill Day Delegate, Washington, DC September 2024
● Met with congressional offices including Senators Warnock and Ossoff and Representative David Scott.
● Advocated for increased NIH funding and equitable investment in biomedical research. Publications
Egharevba, F., Holman, A., Cramer, S., & Cai, H. (2025). Childhood Trauma Exposure, Loneliness, Mental Health, and Stroke Recovery: Findings From The STRONG Study. Stroke, 56(Suppl_1), WP305. https://doi.org/10.1161/ str.56.suppl_1.WP305