Dannah VanPraagh

Experience

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  NJSIAA

  Apr 2015 - Mar 2020

  Lacrosse Referee
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  Lehigh University

  May 2019 - Jun 2023

  Under the supervision of Dr. Manoj Chaudhury, analyzed emulsions that form on aquatic transportation vessels; researched a plan to remove surfactant and diesel oil to return fresh water back into the ocean in a sustainable fashionConducted research regarding the role of surface chemistry and mechanics in fouling release coatings, funded by the Office of Naval Research Successfully pitched a “Chemical Engineering of Coffee and Cosmetics” course to the ChBE department; developed a curriculum and syllabus, assisted in schedulingCollaborated with students taking the course to improve academic performance, graded and created assignments for current and future use

  • Undergraduate Student Researcher

    Aug 2020 - Jun 2023

  • Chemical Engineering Course Designer and Teaching Assistant

    May 2019 - May 2021
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  ClickPay

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

  Winter Intern

  Automated check collection workflow and minimized touchpoints in the Lockbox Division; input data into the accounting system, sorted checks, and provided resolution for payment discrepancies

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  Zeta Tau Alpha Fraternity

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2023

  Member
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  Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation at Lehigh University

  Dec 2021 - Jan 2022

  Lehigh Silicon Valley Innovation Intern

  Accepted to a highly selective California-based immersion programWorked as part of a diverse team of four students to help executives of startups solve real business challenges in real time with entrepreneurial techniques and strategies

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  L'Oréal

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Research & Innovation Intern

  Applied reactive chemistry phenomena to batch unique hair color formulas in the Hair Color & Texture Development laboratoryGenerated 8 technical dossiers and 6 video demonstrations to relay hair color technologies to a non-technical audience Validated competitive claims using product performance evaluation and instrumental testing proceduresLaunched a qualitative study with the International Marketing Strategy team for market insight on 35,000 top brand usersPresented sustainability and inclusivity recommendations to 50 employees across cross-functional teams Show less

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  Moravian Academy

  Mar 2023 - May 2023

  Substitute Teacher
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  L'Oréal

  Sept 2023 - now

  Research & Innovation Management Trainee

  Began as a formulation chemist in the L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty division of the Skincare Development labsSpent 1 year working on the SkinCeuticals brand