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Sarah Taha

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Art
  • Singing
  • Table Tennis
  • Soccer
  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Graphic Design
  • Music
  • Drawing And Illustration
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Architecture
  • Aerospace
  • Cars and Automotive Engineering
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine

Reading

  • Business
  • Academic
  • Cultural
  • Art
  • Classics
  • Design

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

Incubation Strategist, consultant & Engineer with a passion for venture creation, gender parity, & healthcare. ------------- As an Arab woman, I struggled to fit in when I first moved to Union College. With time, I noticed other women undergoing a similar struggle, despite our differences in ethnicity or creed. I vouched to represent those women and fight for their rights on the College Board of Trustees, as the first international and the second woman to hold that student position. I dedicated my time to encouraging women to participate in similar roles. As a result, three of my successors on the board were women. I want to channel my experiences of women empowerment and leadership to continue growing personally and professionally at Cornell. As a Biomedical Engineer with experience in research, venture creation, and design thinking, I will bring diverse perspectives to classroom discussions and will be heavily involved on campus. After graduating, I plan to lead digital product development initiatives to improve healthcare data management and access using AI. In the long term, I envision myself establishing a healthcare venture in the Middle East and pioneering the digital healthcare space. In addition, I want to extend my journey of empowering women and localizing talent in Jordan by launching an innovation center where women are educated and encouraged to pursue careers in technology, healthcare, and others. I am ready to embark on this journey at Cornell, and hopefully, the funding will become possible through this generous Bold Scholarship.

Education

Cornell University

Master's degree program

2022 – 2024

Majors:
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations

Union College (NY)

Bachelor's degree program

2015 – 2019

Majors:
  • Biochemical Engineering

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Founder and Co-President, Arab Business Association

    Leadership · Cornell University

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Co-President of Student Council

    leadership · Cornell University

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Consultant

    Management Consulting · Big Red Consulting

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

  • Summer Consultant

    Management Consulting · EY-Parthenon

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Founder and Co-President of Arab Business Association

    Leadership · Cornell University - Johnson

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Student Fellow

    Medicine · The NIR School of the Heart | Harvard-MIT Biomedical Engineering Center

    Jan 2012 – Jan 2014

  • Medical Intern

    Medicine · Arab Medical Center (AMC)

    Jan 2015 – Jan 2015

  • Biomedical Engineering Intern

    Biomedical Engineering · King Hussein Medical Center

    Jan 2017 – Jan 2017

  • Industry 4.0 Intern

    Robotics · Stanley Black & Decker

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2018

  • Research Analyst

    Technology · Stanley Black & Decker

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

  • Market Strategist

    Business Strategy · Stanley X - Innovation Business of Stanley Black & Decker

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • North America Regional Lead

    Manufacturing · Stanley Black & Decker - COVID-19 Vaccine Taskforce

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

  • Incubation Strategist

    Technology · Stanley X - Innovation Business of Stanley Black & Decker

    Jan 2021 – Present

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Management Consulting
Dream career goals:
Founder
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Jameela Jamil x I Weigh Scholarship
With the deafening sounds of sirens blaring all around me, I stood helpless in the hallway as the doctors rushed my “Teta” -Grandmother in Arabic- into the CPR room. That happened mere moments after our anticipated reunion after a year apart while I worked diligently towards my dreams in the United States. For those back home, my status was described as “Ghorbeh” - being away from one’s homeland. Ghorbeh eats away at those who choose to leave home and give up moments with their precious ones. Ghorbeh revisits me when I grieve over my Teta, and I cannot help but wonder— “Was my time away from home worth it?” As a Palestinian-Muslim woman growing up in Jordan, I faced a plethora of backlash when I asked to leave home. Pursuing a degree abroad was not a rational option for girls in my family. Teta, however, managed to change the course of my future. She was my best advocate, especially when it came to education. After endless debates, Teta convinced my family to let me follow my dreams. With her help, I was able to pursue a Biomedical Engineering Degree at Union College. As I prepared for my journey, I packed her passion for education and her dedication to empowering women. She made a difference not only in my life but in the lives of the women around her. She founded a school to provide women teachers with jobs and provide education to those in need. I carry her with me, constantly remembering the values she instilled in me at a young age and hoping to pass on her legacy of supporting and empowering women. She taught me that nothing is impossible. As an Arab woman, I struggled to fit in when I first moved to Union College. With time, I noticed other women undergoing a similar struggle, despite our differences in ethnicity or creed. I vouched to represent those women and fight for their rights on the College Board of Trustees, as the first international and the second woman to hold that student position. I dedicated my time to encouraging women to participate in similar roles. As a result, three of my successors on the board were women. Every day I venture with Teta’s tenacity and passion to lead a life full of purpose. A few weeks before her passing, I called her to share the new initiative I was leading on gender parity through a series of design thinking workshops. Our team’s mission was to construct a strategy to drive equity, inclusion, and economic access for women in the workforce. I adapted business-specific ideation tools to build exercises that allowed women to share stories and communicate needed changes. To create a safe and inclusive environment, I leveraged virtual whiteboard technology to provide real-time collaboration and anonymous participation. It was fulfilling to amplify the voices of these women and empower them to be part of the strategy creation. (link attached) Reflecting on the past seven years in the US, the impact I created and the success I achieved were worth the sacrifices I had to make, despite the Ghorbeh. Moving forward after finishing my MBA at Cornell University, I plan to lead digital product development initiatives to improve healthcare data management and access using AI. In the long term, I envision myself establishing a healthcare venture in the Middle East and pioneering the digital healthcare space. In addition, I want to extend my journey of empowering women and localizing talent in Jordan by launching an innovation center where women are educated and encouraged to pursue careers in technology and STEM.
Paybotic Women in Finance and Technology Scholarship
Winner
With the deafening sounds of sirens blaring all around me, I stood helpless in the hallway as the doctors rushed my “Teta” -Grandmother in Arabic- into the CPR room. That happened mere moments after our anticipated reunion after a year apart while I worked diligently towards my dreams in the United States. For those back home, my status was described as “Ghorbeh” - being away from one’s homeland. Ghorbeh eats away at those who choose to leave home and give up moments with their precious ones. Ghorbeh revisits me when I grieve over my Teta, and I cannot help but wonder— “Was my time away from home worth it?” As a Palestinian-Muslim woman growing up in Jordan, I faced a plethora of backlash when I asked to leave home. Pursuing a degree abroad was not a rational option for girls in my family. Teta, however, managed to change the course of my future. She was my best advocate, especially when it came to education. After endless debates, Teta convinced my family to let me follow my dreams. With her help, I was able to pursue a Biomedical Engineering Degree at Union College. As I prepared for my journey, I packed her passion for education and her dedication to empowering women. She made a difference not only in my life but in the lives of the women around her. She founded a school to provide women teachers with jobs and provide education to those in need. I carry her with me, constantly remembering the values she instilled in me at a young age and hoping to pass on her legacy of supporting and empowering women. She taught me that nothing is impossible. As an Arab woman, I struggled to fit in when I first moved to Union College. With time, I noticed other women undergoing a similar struggle, despite our differences in ethnicity or creed. I vouched to represent those women and fight for their rights on the College Board of Trustees, as the first international and the second woman to hold that student position. I dedicated my time to encouraging women to participate in similar roles. As a result, three of my successors on the board were women. Every day I venture with Teta’s tenacity and passion to lead a life full of purpose. A few weeks before her passing, I called her to share the new initiative I was leading on gender parity through a series of design thinking workshops. Our team’s mission was to construct a strategy to drive equity, inclusion, and economic access for women in the workforce. I adapted business-specific ideation tools to build exercises that allowed women to share stories and communicate needed changes. To create a safe and inclusive environment, I leveraged virtual whiteboard technology to provide real-time collaboration and anonymous participation. It was fulfilling to amplify the voices of these women and empower them to be part of the strategy creation. Reflecting on the past seven years in the US, the impact I created and the success I achieved were worth the sacrifices I had to make, despite the Ghorbeh. Moving forward after graduating from Graduate School, I plan to lead digital product development initiatives to improve healthcare data management and access using AI. In the long term, I envision myself establishing a healthcare venture in the Middle East and pioneering the digital healthcare space. In addition, I want to extend my journey of empowering women and localizing talent in Jordan by launching an innovation center where women are educated and encouraged to pursue careers in technology and STEM.
Sarah Taha Student Profile | Bold.org