Leanna Chowdhury
Suwanee
Summary
Dedicated premed college student with a passion for healthcare and a commitment to a career in medicine. Eager to gain hands-on clinical experience and deepen understanding of patient care through shadowing opportunities, internships, and clinical placements. Pursue an education in biological sciences, complemented by collaboration, intuitive-thinking and academic skills cultivated through extracurricular and community service involvement. Able to learn quickly and adapt to new environments. Seeking to contribute to healthcare teams while furthering personal and professional experience in preparation for medical school.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Co-Event Planner
Bengali Cultural Association At UGA
04.2024 - Current
- Planned event advertisements to increase student engagement and active participation
- Fully scheduled, designed, and promoted different events at UGA (e.g., Mehendi Nights, Night Market, and percentage nights.
- Encouraged celebration of cultural holidays (e.g., Mother Language Day, Bengali New Years, Eid Al-Fitr
Mentor Volunteer
Shop With A Bulldawg At UGA
03.2024 - Current
- Worked with a student-led nonprofit to fundraise $120 to help an elementary student buy school supplies, toys, and other items they need or want.
- Currently raised $56.50 through bake sales for Event Day in November 2024
- Collaborated with other mentors to create a financial plan outlining how to allocate funds
Public Relations
Young Democratic Socialists Of America At UGA
01.2024 - Current
- Nominated Sapphire Community Service Award at 2024 NAACP Image Awards
- Organized campaigns to advertise environmental reconstruction through clean-ups events, petitions, and peaceful rallies
- Encourages reproductive and sex education by tabling and handing out free safe sex kits including birth control, pads, and tampons
- Collaborated with other university chapters to draft press releases and statements across multiple social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, Instagram, GroupMe).
Pediatric Volunteer
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Interact directly with patients providing hospitality services such as cleaning their area, refilling water cups, and playing fun activities with the children to enhance patient experience
- Helped decorate and distribute candy at 2023 Trunk or Treat event
- Shadowed nurses and doctors performing procedures to gain insight on patient care and medical services
- Assisted medical staff with routine tasks for efficient patient care delivery(e.g., restocking gloves, cleaning nurse's station, checking for expired supplies)
Foster/Volunteer
Athens Clarke County Animal Shelter
05.2023 - Current
- Provided a temporary home to dogs and cats and assisted with finding their forever home.
- Cared for heartworm positive dogs by administering heartworm and flea medication
- Coordinated and communicated with dog training services to increase dog’s adoptability
Secretary/Community Outreach Chair
Casual Sports Club At UGA
12.2022 - Current
- Organized recruitment events (e.g., Free Beach Volleyball Class, Field Day) to attract new members to the new club
- Invited to host a booth at UGA’s Beat Week events to bolster school spirit by engaging students with trivia questions while distributing stickers and flyers.
- Maintained communication with 15+ other sports organizations to host partnered events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2025
Skills
- Event Planning and Organization
- Social Media Management and Advertisement
- Fundraising Events
- Public Speaking
- Fluent in English and Bengali
- Conversational in Korean and Spanish
- Technical skills in Microsoft Office, Canva, and Prezi
- Critical and Analytic skills
- Adaptable to New Environments
Timeline
Co-Event Planner
Bengali Cultural Association At UGA
04.2024 - Current
Mentor Volunteer
Shop With A Bulldawg At UGA
03.2024 - Current
Public Relations
Young Democratic Socialists Of America At UGA
01.2024 - Current
Pediatric Volunteer
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Foster/Volunteer
Athens Clarke County Animal Shelter
05.2023 - Current
Secretary/Community Outreach Chair
Casual Sports Club At UGA
12.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Georgia
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