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Elaina Jeansonne

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Music
  • Economics
  • Scuba Diving
  • Advocacy And Activism
  • Social Justice
  • Acting And Theater
  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Writing
  • Journalism
  • Research
  • Environmental Science and Sustainability

Reading

  • Philosophy
  • mathematics
  • physics
  • History
  • language
  • Economics

I read books daily.

Bio

As a teen, my bad decisions led me to the streets. I wandered the U.S. and eventually Mexico, where many live without suitable shelter or access to clean water. Unfortunately, it is a common situation around the globe. I met people who exhibited incredible resourcefulness, kindness, and humility. They showed me that those who have the least area are often willing to give the most. I saw the best parts of humanity, but also the worst. Facing the darker parts gave me strength and resilience. Surviving taught me that anything is possible with enough willingness and determination. I wanted to improve people's lives while lessening our environmental impact. I saw the beauty in mathematics and fell in love with physics, which led me to engineering. I did not realize the extent of the gender imbalance that remains in the field until I took my first Engineering Design course. Women bring a different perspective, and it is vital to have our voices heard. Massive technological advances are quickly reshaping the world we live in, and the more advanced our technology becomes, the more ethical concerns we face. Our decisions will impact everyone, so everyone must be heard. Some people think we shouldn’t worry about the health of our planet, but I disagree. We should work to be in harmony with our environment, remembering that the damage we do tends to fall on those less fortunate. We share the Earth, and it is time realize the insignificance of our differences. We can set a new standard of living and transform society, creating a brighter future if we recognize our common goals.

Education

Cuyamaca College

Associate's degree program

2022 – 2023

Majors:
  • Engineering, General

Grossmont College

Associate's degree program

2022 – 2026

Majors:
  • Engineering, General

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
University of California-Berkeley, University of Arizona, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, California Institute of Technology
Majors of interest:
Energy Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics
Medical school interest:
No
Test scores:
  • PSAT1510

Career

  • Reviewing and revising data for training experimental AI models, Dataset analysis

    Computer Software · Not able to DIsclose

    Jan 2024 – Present

  • Sales Representative

    Telecommunications · California Marketing Group

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Tradeswoman (Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.)

    Construction · Salvato Construction

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2024

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Research
Dream career goals:
International Aid Work / Clean Energy / Sustainable Development
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
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