Community Engagement and Research Leader

MYSAIAH DUKE

Los Angeles, CA ***** 310-***-**** *********@*****.*** Mysaiah Duke LinkedIN

EDUCATION

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology June 2025

EXPERIENCE

PlayBlack Wall Street Los Angeles, CA

Lead Facilitator, Social Media Team Co-lead, Research and Data Team May 2022 – Present

Spearheaded workshops and presentations to educate students on the importance of financial literacy, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.

Mentored and guided students in cultivating business ideas, fostering entrepreneurial thinking and providing strategic support to help them develop their own ventures.

Our Own Los Angeles, CA

Wellness Teacher Assistant July 2020 –Present

Collaborated closely with founders to lead promotional strategies for events, driving engagement and maximizing outreach.

Led community initiatives, organizing tree-planting events in inner-city areas to raise awareness about climate change and environmental impact.

Coordinated logistics for food distribution, overseeing the bagging and delivery of groceries to families in need during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Directed the setup and execution of a mental wellness event at SoFi Stadium, managing all aspects to ensure a successful and impactful event.

Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies UCLA Undergraduate Research Fellow September 2024 – July 2025

Selected to participate in a cohort of undergraduate scholars conducting original research in Black Studies.

Investigated the economic philosophies of Marcus Garvey and the UNIA, with a focus on membership dues and cooperative economics.

BioCritical Studies Research Lab Los Angeles, CA

Member September 2022 – March 2024

Conducted in-depth analysis of autopsy reports, specializing in deaths occurring in police custody, to identify critical findings.

Documented causes of death and examined the use of restraints and other forms of physical contact, ensuring accurate and thorough reporting.

Collaborated with lab teams to address discrepancies and clarify any ambiguities in autopsy results, ensuring comprehensive and precise conclusions.

AWARDS, DISTINCTIONS, & CERTIFICATES

College Corps Fellow (2024)

Notary Public (2024)

UCLA Chancellor’s LINK Scholar (2023)

SKILLS

COMPUTER: MS Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Canva LEADERSHIP: Project Management; Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution MANAGEMENT: Strategic Thinking, Team Building, Decision Making

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