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Amogh Gowda

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Bio

I founded www.Gift8Lives.org as an eighth grader, aiming to increase awareness of organ donation in my community. After hearing the experience of my teacher waiting for a kidney transplant, I saw the impact that a single organ donor could make. I developed an innovative way to support education on the issue by interviewing experts in the field and learned the best ways to strengthen my campaign. I then became a Gift of Life Michigan (Organ Procurement Organization) certified volunteer, and now speak at venues and volunteer at community events like Driver's Ed and health classes to empower youth. In 2018, I started the Gift8lives Club at Troy High School to educate my peers about the issue through events like Libraries for Life and the Gift of Life HOSA Challenge. In 2019, I received the Michigan Governor's Service Award, Gift of Life Michigan Volunteer Champion award, and the Gold President's Volunteer Service Award for the measurable community impact I made.

Education

Troy High School

High School
2016 - Present

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Public Health
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Physician

      Research

      • Cancer Biology and Genomics

        Vattikuti Urology Institute -Henry Ford Health System, Detroit Michigan — Research Assistant
        2018 – Present

      Arts

      • Troy High Symphony Orchestra, Troy high Country Fiddlers

        Music
        Monthly Orchestra concerts at school as part of Troy High Symphony Orchestra. As part of Troy High Country Fiddlers playing at school as well as at community events with in city of Troy.
        2016 – Present

      Public services

      • Advocacy

        Independent and the name of my organisation that I founded is www.Gift8lives.org — Founder and President of Gift8lives.org
        2016 – Present
      • Volunteering

        Beaumont Hospital ,Troy Michigan — Emergency Center Liason
        2019 – 2020
      • Volunteering

        Henry Ford West bloomfield Hospital ,Michigan — Volunteer music therapy violinist
        2017 – Present
      • Volunteering

        Gift of Life Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan — Volunteer
        2016 – Present

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy

      Entrepreneurship