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Ramya Pinninti

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Bio

I am a resilient, creative, adaptable, and hopeful young professional attending graduate school in mathematics. I am the child of immigrants, a female student pursuing a career at the intersection of technology and healthcare. My goal is to improve the mental well-being of children and young adults through data-driven policy and business leadership. As students in the United States, we are taught to work hard and to be independent, but this should not mean taking on extra burdens such as debt. My background led me to overwork and overextend, thinking that it was normal to struggle and take on debt. While it allowed me to build resilience, it also led to difficult life experiences and stress at a young age. As a student now, scholarships would allow me to recover from loss in my family and to contribute more passionately to the communities around me. I am actively seeking scholarships to pay for my graduate tuition, as well as room and board. Receiving scholarships would allow me to take better care of myself and my parents, who have been a large part of my academic journey. Due to financial and health difficulties in my personal life, including the loss of my job, a scholarship would be significantly life-changing for me. Thank you for visiting my profile and for your support.

Education

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Master's degree program
2025 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
    • Public Health
    • Data Analytics
    • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
    • Applied Statistics

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor's degree program
2016 - 2019
  • Majors:
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Minors:
    • English Language and Literature, General

Villa Joseph Marie High School

High School
2011 - 2015

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Master's degree program

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Mental Health Care

    • Dream career goals:

      I began my undergraduate career as an English major, as I was interested in the power of creative storytelling and understanding the world through narrative. I intended to use my interest in the arts to become a well-rounded physician. My interdisciplinary exposure and personal experiences have inspired me to be bold in my career ambitions. I am passionate about improving adolescent and young adult mental health on a systemic level and now see myself in a career that combines data analytics, a nuanced understanding of patient needs, and sensitivity to public health and well-being. Becoming a CCO or CEO for a values-driven, ethical company is a tangible milestone that I would like to achieve. Big dreams require adequate support, which is why I joined Bold.

    • Dog Sitter/Walker, Boarding and Care Services

      Rover
      2021 – Present4 years
    • Peer Tutor

      Weingarten Center, University of Pennsylvania
      2017 – 20192 years
    • Clinical Trial Assistant, In-House Clinical Research Associate

      ICON plc
      2021 – 20221 year

    Sports

    Cross-Country Running

    2013 – 2013

    Track & Field

    2012 – 20131 year

    Research

    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      Collman Lab, University of Pennsylvania — Research Assistant
      2017 – 2017
    • Public Health

      Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Research Assistant
      2018 – 2018
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

      Center for Neuromodulation in Depression and Stress — Research Assistant
      2016 – 2017

    Arts

    • University of Pennsylvania, WQHS Radio

      Music Criticism
      2017 – 2018
    • Saint Basil Academy

      Theatre
      2011 – 2013

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Crisis Text Line — Crisis Counselor
      2021 – Present
    • Volunteering

      Mill Creek Urban Farm — Farm Volunteer
      2017 – 2017
    • Volunteering

      The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society — Proofreader, Artisan Row Volunteer
      2024 – 2025
    • Advocacy

      The Humane League — Intern and activist
      2014 – 2014
    • Volunteering

      The Women's Empowerment Series — Social Media/Marketing Work, Community Outreach, Outreach Involving Vulnerable Populations
      2020 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship

    Ramya Pinninti Student Profile | Bold.org