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Amanda Kossoff

Amanda Kossoff

Hip Hop Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vagelos Program in Life Sciences & Management - Penn Biology + Wharton

  • Education

    • University of Pennsylvania

      2023 - 2027
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Computational Biology

      Activities and Societies: Netter Center Student Advisory Board, Arts House Dance Company Offered jointly by Penn’s College of Arts & Sciences and the Wharton School, LSM is a dual degree program, accepting 25 students annually, that provides undergraduates with both a grounding in the life sciences and a core education in the principles of management. As part of LSM, students pursue an integrated bioscience and business curriculum that leads to the completion of two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in a life science major and a Bachelor of Science in Economics.

    • Winston Churchill High School

      2019 - 2023
      N/A

      Activities and Societies: Ethics Bowl (Captain), Churchill Student Ambassador, Churchill Philosophy and Ethics Club (Founder, President), iDream Churchill (Co-President), TEDxYouth@WCHS (President), Biology Club (Co-President), Executive Board (Member) National Technical Honor Society (Vice President), Mu Alpha Theta (Secretary), English Honor Society, Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society

    • The Wharton School

      2023 - 2027
      Bachelor of Science - BS Economics

      Activities and Societies: Wharton Cohort Director, Wharton Undergraduate Healthcare Club Vagelos Life Sciences & Management (LSM) Coordinated Dual Degree Program

  • Experience

    • Dawn Crafton Dance Connection

      Aug 2018 - May 2023
      Hip Hop Instructor

      Teach dance classes incorporating life skills, confidence, and focus; taught 200+ young dancers, develop dance curriculum, produce staged performances

    • National Girls Collaborative

      Jan 2020 - Jun 2023

      Interview & author blog posts about NGCP Board members; Panelist (STEM without Boundaries, Youth Intrepid Summit, National Collaborative Institute Panel); Plan and execute board meetings

      • Youth Advisory Board Co-Chair

        Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

      • Youth Advisory Board Member

        Jan 2020 - Nov 2021

    • Pop for a Cause 501(c)3

      May 2020 - Jan 2024
      President

      - Charitable Popcorn Business: 100% of profits donated to charitable causes- Fox-5 News, CBS, the Churchill Observer, Pandemic Pivots, City Lifestyle Magazine, The Tide, Hello World, the Future is Female, Newsbreak, Girls With Impact, The MoCo Show, DC News Now, Female Factor, Washington Jewish Week, etc.- Generated over $33,000 to benefit various charitable organizations- Sold over 3,300 units (popcorn bags, popcorn tins, favor bags)- Hosts popcorn-making workshops with the Friendship Circle (empowering youth with disabilities)- 30+ partnered organizations, 20+ supported charities Show less

    • NOVAVAX INC

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

      Current support of the Clinical Immunology department at Novavax includes serological assays for COVID-19 vaccine, seasonal influenza vaccine, and a combination vaccine for COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. Through this eight week internship, I entered, analyzed, and verified pipette accuracy and precision derived from single channel and multiple channel calibration certificates in order to prevent volume inconsistency in R&D, CI testing, and lab experiments. I also individually presented my research entitled “Verifying Pipette Accuracy and Precision Through Analysis of Single Channel Calibration Certificates” to the Clinical Immunology Department as a culmination. Show less - Gained hands-on experience in buffer exchange, Maxiprep, Western Blotting, SDS Page, streaking E. Coli, and cell viability.- Shadowed processes such as monoclonal antibody purification and cell culture.- Produced and extracted recombinant DNA from E. Coli using Maxiprep with high yield, later used to transfect mammalian cells to produce SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.- Gained training in GxP: Good Documentation Practice, Good Laboratory Practice, Good Clinical Data Management Practice, Good Safety Practice. Show less

      • Clinical Immunology Intern

        Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

      • Discovery Lab, Shadow

        Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

    • Parr Center for Ethics

      Oct 2021 - May 2023
      Captain, WCHS Ethics Bowl

    • MCR-SGA

      Jan 2022 - May 2022
      Service Coordinator

      Represented 162,680 MCPS students as part of the Montgomery County Regional - Student Government Association.

    • Boston University

      Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
      Biophysics & Physiology Intern

      Selected as one of 80 students out of 1,600 applicants for RISE internship track. Studied the effect of bicarbonate on maximal response amplitude and absolute sensitivity to light in mouse rod photoreceptors. Presented at the annual RISE Poster Symposium.

    • Ngoma Kenya

      Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
      Youth Advisory Committee Member - Fundraising and Partnerships Lead

      Ngoma Kenya brings the arts to children living in Kenya so they can release their full creative potential.

    • Weizmann Institute of Science

      Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
      Dr. Bessie F. Lawrence International Summer Science Institute - Research Intern

      One of 70 students selected globally to conduct high-level research at the Weizmann Institute of Science. Interned for Dr. Guy Nadel in the Department of Immunology and Regenerative Biology to develop a project titled "Comparing β-like Importin Activation via Forskolin Stimulation in Normal Vs. Breast Cancer Cells." Spearheaded the creation, development, and circulation of the "ISSI Social Journal," overseeing a team of six editors for a 67-page journal commemorating and reflecting upon the summer. Show less

    • Shelter Health Outreach Program (SHOP) at UPenn

      Sept 2023 - now

      Leading a cohort of four to six students providing blood pressure readings and other primary health screenings at a shelter for the unhoused community in West and North Philadelphia.

      • Shift Leader

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Member

        Sept 2023 - now

    • Locust Bioventures

      Sept 2023 - now
      Life Sciences Consultant

      Helping scientists & researchers transform their discoveries from Penn laboratories into successful biotech spinouts.

    • The Wharton School

      Jan 2024 - now
      Wharton ESG Initiative Consultant

      Currently working on developing measurable KPIs around the launch of the Fitler Club's Impact Agenda and the relaunch of the Fitler Foundation.

    • ARAVIND EYE CARE SYSTEM

      Jun 2024 - now
      Hospital Operations Intern

      UPenn Center for the Advanced Study of India (CASI) Summer Internship Program

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Conducting Data Science Research, Programming for Data Science Bootcamp

      Summer STEM Institute (SSI)
      Aug 2020

    • TEDx Youth Event License

      TED Conferences
      Feb 2022

    • Certified Professional Food Manager (CPFM)

      Always Food Safe
      Jun 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      Scholar of Social Studies Award - May 2023 The social studies department selects one senior out of a class of 570+
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      Bethesda Magazine Extraordinary Teen Award - Mar 2023 1 of 10 Montgomery County students selected for publication in the March/April issue.
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      AP Scholar with Distinction College Board Jul 2022
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      Award of Excellence National PTA's Reflections Program May 2022 Award of Excellence: $200 Young Artist Scholarship; Silver Medal; Certificate of Excellence; Work featured in the virtual exhibitionWork entitled "Where is the Love?"
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      Rochester Institute of Technology Innovation and Creativity Award - May 2022 Award recognizes one male and one female from the junior class who are pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 or higher, rank in the top 10 percent of their junior class, are active and involved citizens in their school and/or community, and demonstrate outstanding achievement in innovation, creativity, or entrepreneurship. $32,000 scholarship ($8,000 annually) if admitted and enroll at RIT in the fall immediately following their… Show more Award recognizes one male and one female from the junior class who are pursuing a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 or higher, rank in the top 10 percent of their junior class, are active and involved citizens in their school and/or community, and demonstrate outstanding achievement in innovation, creativity, or entrepreneurship. $32,000 scholarship ($8,000 annually) if admitted and enroll at RIT in the fall immediately following their graduation from high school. Show less
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      Elmira College Book Award 2022 - Apr 2022 The Elmira College Book Award is a merit award presented to one outstanding junior student at Winston Churchill High School who have excelled academically and in their community service activities. The Key Award winner receives a $80,000 scholarship over a four-year period, $20,000 per year, upon enrolling at Elmira College.
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      2022 Student Essay Contest: Grades 9-12 Honorable Mention Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) and Math for America Mar 2022 International essay contest for biographies of contemporary women mathematicians and statisticians in academic, industrial, and government careers. Receive a monetary prize, a membership in the Association for Women in Mathematics, a certificate, and name and affiliation published in the Newsletter for the AWM, and their website.
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      2022 YouthCon Scholarship Recipient - Mar 2022 $200 Initial Grant, $3,000 award in August Awards Ceremony
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      Distinguished Young Woman of Potomac, 2023 - Mar 2022 $500 Grant$20,000 annual scholarship to attend Hood CollegeInvitation to compete in Maryland States this Summer
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      Monsters of Hip Hop 1-City Scholarship 2022 - Mar 2022 Monsters Dance Conventions is the only all hip hop dance event, offering instruction from industry professionals and giving dancers real opportunities. Every Monsters Dance weekend, dancers have the opportunity to audition to win over $10,000 in scholarships and training packages.
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      Maryland Seal of Biliteracy - Spanish - Jan 2022 Recognized high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish and English.
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      High School Intern of the Year So What Else Sep 2021 The annual "High School Intern of the Year" award is issued by 501(c)3 organizations So What Else to highlight one outstanding high school intern during their Annual Gala who has made an impact within the organization. Voted out of six nominees.
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association Grant - Jun 2021 Individually secured monetary grant to support iDream of Dance's new technology initiative.
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      The Superintendent's Student Award Winston Churchill High School May 2020
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      Volunteer of the Year So What Else 2020 The annual "Volunteer of the Year" award is issued by 501(c)3 organization So What Else to honor hard work and dedication to volunteering and making a difference.
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      Certificate of Meritorious Service Award - Contributed over 420 Student Service Learning hours through volunteering in my community.
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      Churchill Straight A Honor Roll List Winston Churchill High School 3 consecutive years
    • Awarded to Amanda Kossoff
      High Award of Excellence MCCPTA - PTA Reflections Contest Earned this award through self-choreographed and self-directed dance video entitled "A Kinder World."

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Featured Panelist

      Issued by STEM Without Boundaries
      STEM Without BoundariesAssociated with Amanda Kossoff

    • Featured Panelist

      Issued by Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
      Intrepid Sea, Air & Space MuseumAssociated with Amanda Kossoff

    • Guest Speaker

      Issued by Rotary Club of Potomac
      Rotary Club of PotomacAssociated with Amanda Kossoff

    • Featured Panelist in "Girls Panel"

      Issued by Association of Science and Technology Centers
      Association of Science and Technology CentersAssociated with Amanda Kossoff

    • Guest Speaker

      Issued by The Female Factor Podcast
      The Female Factor PodcastAssociated with Amanda Kossoff

    • Founder, Executive Director

      Issued by iDream of Dance on Jul 2020
      iDream of DanceAssociated with Amanda Kossoff

    • COVID-Cadets Captain, Membership Manager of Student Board

      Issued by So What Else on Jun 2020
      So What ElseAssociated with Amanda Kossoff

    • Guest Speaker

      Issued by Children's National Hospital on Oct 2022
      Children's National HospitalAssociated with Amanda Kossoff