Rhiana Mackenzie Cayanan
Care Partner @ Kaiser Permanente South Bay Youth Volunteer Program | Pediatrician Shadow @ Kaiser Permanente South Bay
Long Beach, California
UCLA
Johns HopkinsUCUC San DiegoUCUC Santa BarbaraUCUC IrvineUSUSCAwards
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Dean's Honor List and President's Honor List @ LA Harbor College
Extracurriculars
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Served as a care partner at Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center for 2 years, accumulating over 200 hours of direct patient-facing hospital service through the youth volunteer program
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Self-arranged physician shadowing at Kaiser Permanente South Bay through independent cold-calling and cold-emailing, observing a pediatrician through full eight-hour clinical shifts over the same two-year period as hospital volunteer service
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Conducted year-long independent research on the effect of varying colors of light on algae/diet growth, working in the aquarium's lab between sophomore and junior year
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Served as a student ambassador representing her high school on the LAUSD Board District 7 Student Advisory Council, developing and presenting campaigns on student and community issues for consideration by the superintendent
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Served as student election worker/translator; participated in Key Club and Interact Club; tutored English and Spanish.
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President @ Talk About It Club
Founded and served as president of a school-based mental health awareness club from freshman year through senior year, creating a safe space for students to discuss and prioritize mental health and well-being
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Entrepreneurial Baker
Grew a personal baking hobby into a small business over the course of high school, generating meaningful revenue and demonstrating entrepreneurial initiative
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Active member of both the school's American Red Cross Club and National Honor Society from freshman year through senior year, participating in community service, blood drives, and academic recognition activities
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Member @ School Robotics Team
Served as an original founding member of the school's first-ever competitive robotics team, contributing to the launch and early development of the program
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Partnered with Beach Cities Health District to promote public health programs and community events, and participated in multiple beach cleanup initiatives serving the Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach communities