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Kayla McCoy

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Writing

Reading

  • Adult Fiction
  • Action
  • Adventure

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

My goal with my career is to use civil engineering to help communities recover from disasters. I am very passionate about advocating for changes that can lead to a more sustainable world that is also prepared for the effects of climate change. I am currently the Academic lead for the UC Merced chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, part of the Yosemite Leadership, VP Finance of the Delta Gamma sorority, and Vice President of the Bobcat Model UN.

Education

University of California-Merced

Bachelor's degree program

2022 – 2026

Majors:
  • Civil Engineering
Minors:
  • Political Science and Government

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Civil Engineering, Public Policy Analysis
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Student Tour Guide Lead Captain

    Education · University of California, Merced

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Student Engineer

    Civil Engineering · Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

    Jan 2024 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Civil Engineering
Dream career goals:
My dream is to study how we can better protect communities from the hazards of natural disasters and implement civil engineering along with public policy to protect people
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
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