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Lauren Genest

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A driven student at the University of New Hampshire's College of Health and Human Services, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and a minor in Disability Studies. A Hamel Scholar and member of the Hamel Honors and Scholars College, GPA 3.83. Currently in my junior year, with a long-term goal of obtaining my doctorate. First gaining experience as a practicing OT and eventually becoming a college professor. I volunteer as a Dean’s Ambassador and Peer Mentor supporting all students. I am dedicated to community service through Girls on the Run and Healthy Kids Running, and I also participate in GIVE Club and Intramural Sports. I am an active member in SOTA, NHOTA, and AOTA, reflecting my passion for advocacy. I was the 2024 Health Innovation Ideathon winner for my app MindMatch. I work at the Center for Digital Health and Innovation, and as a Home Health Aide. I hold certifications in Managing Seizures with IDD, Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia, Medicine Training/Administration, and CPR. I live with non-visible disabilities, yet I embrace challenges, proving that barriers do not define me. Graduated high school, NH Scholar, 4.4467 GPA. Earning, US President’s Gold Academic Excellence, Principal’s Leadership/Faculty Excellence, and US Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete. Recognized for, Bitter Injustice Project, World War II Japanese Encampment Art, 1st chair violin orchestra and Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership State Award.

Education

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Timberlane Regional High School

High School
2019 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
    • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Hospital & Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      Long-term goal is to obtain a doctorate in Occupational Therapy; first gaining hands-on experience as a practicing OT before transitioning into academia as a professor of occupational therapy to guide future healthcare providers.

    • Research Intern

      Center for Digital Health and Innovation
      2025 – Present11 months
    • Intern

      Atkinson Academy Elementary School, Occupational Therapy
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Intern

      OT Works 4 Kidz
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Intern

      Shepard Hand Therapy
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Direct Support Professional

      Life Visions
      2024 – 2024
    • Home Health Aide

      Bee Helpful Home Care
      2025 – Present11 months

    Sports

    Track & Field

    Varsity
    2019 – 20234 years

    Awards

    • Captain
    • 400m State Title 10thplace

    Basketball

    Varsity
    2019 – 20234 years

    Awards

    • Unsung Hero Award
    • Captain

    Soccer

    Club
    2015 – 20238 years

    Awards

    • Most Valuable Player

    Research

    • Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General

      Timberlane Regional High School, AP Biology — Student Researcher
      2022 – 2023
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

      Center for Digital Health and Innovation — Researcher
      2025 – Present

    Arts

    • Timberlane Regional School Art Honor Society

      Visual Arts
      Bitter Injustice Project; WWII Japanese Encampment Art Piece, local & national Award
      2021 – 2023
    • Timberlane Regional School District

      Music
      1st chair, Chamber, Concert Master, Vice President
      2013 – 2023

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Healthy Kids Running Series — Mentor
      2022 – 2024
    • Advocacy

      College of Health and Human Services, University of New Hampshire — ACE Peer Mentor
      2024 – Present
    • Volunteering

      College of Health and Human Services, University of New Hampshire — Deans Ambassador
      2024 – Present
    • Advocacy

      Life of an Owl Student Assistant Program — Student Leader
      2019 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      Girls on the Run — Mentor
      2020 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

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