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Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Black/African
Hobbies and interests
Art
Poetry
Anime
digital art
Biomedical Sciences
Graphic Design
Mental Health
Medicine
Health Sciences
National Honor Society (NHS)
Volunteering
Human Rights
Politics and Political Science
Neuroscience
Coding And Computer Science
Reading
Adult Fiction
Women's Fiction
Action
Biography
Chick Lit
Fantasy
Novels
Folk Tales
Humor
Tragedy
Young Adult
I read books daily
US CITIZENSHIP
US Citizen
LOW INCOME STUDENT
Yes
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT
Yes
Onyinyechi Okonkwo
1,905
Bold Points1x
Nominee1x
Finalist1x
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Onyinyechi Okonkwo
1,905
Bold Points1x
Nominee1x
Finalist1x
WinnerBio
Despite living with Bipolar II disorder and Chronic Asthma, I remember each day to put on a smile. Though my path has not been easy, I pour my creativity into award-winning art and have discovered a passion for healthcare. I am currently training to be a Certified Medical Assistant, determined to gain skills to fulfill my purpose - providing compassionate care.
Now a dedicated student with four years of STEM and healthcare experience, I will be majoring in Neuroscience and Data Science to redirect medicine to better serve people. My spirit has never been broken because hardship built within me a relentless will to turn pain into progress. I have seen suffering, so I desire to alleviate it for others.
If you invest in me, I promise to repay your generosity through tireless effort, excellence in my studies, and future service. The best of my story is yet to be told, but I am writing it with care and purpose.
Education
Houston Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Biology, General
George Bush High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Data Science
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Test scores:
1500
SAT1420
PSAT
Career
Dream career field:
Medical Practice
Dream career goals:
Neurosurgeon/Neuroscientist/Professor
Medications and Treatments Database Project-Intern: Researched and compiled a comprehensive report on systemic sclerosis for patient education materials, synthesizing 50+ medical journals and articles for outlined lifestyle tips and treatment options.
Scleroderma United (501(c)(3)non-profit)2023 – 20241 yearVirtual NSLI-Y American-Korean Representative: Worked with international peers to foster intercultural competence and communication. Developed Korean proficiency through immersive conversations.
Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs & American Councils2022 – 2022Summer Intern Cohort: Trained in Java, Python, HTML, databases, and mobile development. Then collaborated with a team of 10 girls to design and program a game app.
Girls Who Code & BlackRock (Sponsor)2022 – 2022Academic Tutor: Personalized math and reading instruction for children ages 1-14. Analyzed progress to tailor teaching, managed students' financial records, and communicated with parents to ensure documented progress.
Kumon Learning Academy2020 – 20233 years
Sports
Dancing
Intramural2023 – Present1 year
Research
Biopsychology
Science Mentorship Institute (Neuroscience) & Green House Publishing — Research Mentee2023 – PresentNeurobiology and Neurosciences
Science Mentorship Institute (Neuroscience) — Research Mentee & Biotech Division-Team Leader2023 – 2023
Arts
Technological Student Association
IllustrationCharacter and additional setting pieces, Truth xTreasure Puzzle game2022 – 2023Independent Art Portfolio
Visual Artshttps://64a09e1ecac5f.site123.me/2020 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Project C.U.R.E ( Commission on Urgent Relief and Equipment) Houston Distribution — Administrative Assistant Volunteer2020 – Present