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Siima Machayo

Siima Machayo

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Former White House Intern | Huntington 100 | Research Assistant in the Division of Sports Neurology and Neurosciences at Mass General Brigham | Candidate for BS in Behavioral Neuroscience at Northeastern University

  • Education

    • George Mason University

      2022 - 2023
      Bachelor of Science - BS Neuroscience

      Activities and Societies: Dean's List, Girls Who Code College Loop Member

    • Northeastern University

      2023 - 2026
      Bachelor of Science - BS Behavioral Neuroscience

      Activities and Societies: Huntington 100, Dean's List, Women Who Empower Leadership Program, COS Student Diversity Advisory Council Mediment Mentorship Coordinator, National Society of Black Women in Medicine Chapter, Minority Association of Pre-Health Students Chapter, Women in Enterprise of Science and Technology, Health Disparities Student Collaborative, Women in Tech (NUWIT)

    • Academies of Loudoun

      2019 - 2020
      11th

      Graphic Communication - Explore topics such as graphic design, computer graphics, and visual communication principles, theory, and practice.- Emphasis on concept-driven projects includes aspects of designs related to digital techniques of layout, typography, and digital image/photo manipulation, digital illustration, layout, animation, and web design- The course includes safety standards related to equipment used, research, writing, text reading, discussions, oral presentations,… Show more Graphic Communication - Explore topics such as graphic design, computer graphics, and visual communication principles, theory, and practice.- Emphasis on concept-driven projects includes aspects of designs related to digital techniques of layout, typography, and digital image/photo manipulation, digital illustration, layout, animation, and web design- The course includes safety standards related to equipment used, research, writing, text reading, discussions, oral presentations, lectures, specific project assignments, and design concept development in a time-based context. - Learn workplace readiness skills of corporate, client-based, and public service-based interactive design strategies. Show less

    • Girls Who Code

      2018 - 2019
      Campus Program 10th

      Wearable Tech & Fashion Design- Create a backpack patch and design a shoe accessory using conductive thread, variables, conditionals, vibration motor, and the LilyPad Arduino.- Create an Arduino program that reads analog input data from a light sensor to control the behavior of multiple LEDs using analog output functions and mapping.- Construct a simple glove that uses a bend sensor, LilyPad Arduino, and a buzzer to sonify a hand movement.- Build a prototype for your team's… Show more Wearable Tech & Fashion Design- Create a backpack patch and design a shoe accessory using conductive thread, variables, conditionals, vibration motor, and the LilyPad Arduino.- Create an Arduino program that reads analog input data from a light sensor to control the behavior of multiple LEDs using analog output functions and mapping.- Construct a simple glove that uses a bend sensor, LilyPad Arduino, and a buzzer to sonify a hand movement.- Build a prototype for your team's capstone project Show less

    • Girls Who Code

      2018 - 2019
      Campus Program 10th

      Website Design and Development- Create a multi-page responsive personal website that includes a navigation bar.- Connect HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create a dynamic webpage.- Create a personality quiz using conditional statements and logic operators to change the results of the quiz based on the user's answers.- Create a product backlog and project timeline to help your team plan, design, and prototype your capstone project.- Learn about functions, arrays, and… Show more Website Design and Development- Create a multi-page responsive personal website that includes a navigation bar.- Connect HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create a dynamic webpage.- Create a personality quiz using conditional statements and logic operators to change the results of the quiz based on the user's answers.- Create a product backlog and project timeline to help your team plan, design, and prototype your capstone project.- Learn about functions, arrays, and variables in the context of computer science.- Plan a project using wireframes, translating your visual ideas into HTML structure. Show less

    • Girls Who Code

      2022 - 2022
      Virtual Mentoring Program

      Selected for a 6-month program to connect with professionals in the tech industry monthly during group mentoring sessions

    • Riverside High School

      2017 - 2021
      Advanced Studies Diploma

      Activities and Societies: - National Honor Society (11th - 12th) - Girl Up Co-Event and Community Outreach Coordinator (10th - 12th) - Co-Vice President of Girls Who Code Club (9th - 12th) - Rising Rams Secretary (9th - 12th) - Humanity First (9th - 12th) - DECA (9th - 10th) - Basketball (9th - 12th) - Volleyball (9th - 12th)

  • Experience

    • Leading Ladies Initiative

      Oct 2016 - now

      - Organizing outreach events, including marketing, and planning, to promote the services of the organization and community relations. - Manages social media accounts- Collecting and analyzing data on local demographics, developing results, and presenting the conclusions to the relevant board members.

      • Senior Director of Programming & Development

        Jan 2022 - now

      • Outreach Coordinator

        Oct 2016 - Jan 2022

    • Girls in Technology

      Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
      Girls in Technology Protégé

      - Learned about the vast array of career opportunities available to young women interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields. - Protégés and Mentors meet once a month for five months and participate in leadership development, networking, and discuss a range of topics related to success traits for growth and pursuing a career.

    • Girls Who Code

      May 2018 - Oct 2019
      Sisterhood Advisory Council

      - Played a key role in the development of the Girls Who Code Sisterh>>d visual album- Featured in Sisterh>>d Visual Album- Published alongside phenomenal women, including Reshma Saujani, Girls Who Code CEO.- Connected with leaders within the Girls Who Code network and beyond to ensure uplifting content and effective launch

    • Young Entrepreneurs Academy, Inc.

      Sept 2018 - Apr 2019
      Entrepreneur

      - The Academy teaches middle and high school students how to start and run their own real businesses, transforming them into confident entrepreneurs through the process. - YEA! students generate business ideas, conduct market research, write business plans, pitch to a panel of investors, and launch their very own companies through an innovative, project-based curriculum with the help of local business professionals and community leaders.

    • Merritt Properties, LLC

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Intern

      - Served as STEM intern in the design engineering department for new commercial development projects inLoudoun County and learned about the building construction process- STEM and leadership immersion internship coordinated through the Leading Ladies Initiative

    • Girl Up, United Nations Foundation

      Sept 2019 - Sept 2019
      STEM for Social Good Event Attendee

      - Finalist and 3rd place grant winner for team project: CyberWeek- Used STEM skills to create social good solutions for your community- Participated in various STEM activities

    • Code Ninjas

      Jan 2020 - Apr 2021
      Instructor

      - Teach school-aged children various coding languages, including Python and Java

    • Harvard University

      May 2020 - Jun 2021

      - Help democratize access to education in the realm of foreign policy and international relations- Attained advanced knowledge of the dynamics of global affairs, past and present, led by Henry Kissinger - One of 24 students selected countrywide to address today’s ethical and moral issues facing young people- Provide strategic input on initiatives and implement a year-long project to cultivate a culture of kindness in schools and communities - Recruits new conference attendees and grows BOLD’s exposure- Markets the conference via social media, leads initiatives, and coordinates conference lineup

      • Harvard Undergraduate International Relations Scholar

        Jun 2021 - Jun 2021

      • Harvard Graduate School of Education, Making Caring Common Youth Advisory Board Member

        Nov 2020 - May 2021

      • BOLD Ambassador

        May 2020 - Jan 2021

    • Optum

      Jul 2020 - Aug 2020
      Intern

      - Assisted nurses and doctors address the lack of access to healthcare for BIOPIC and low-income communities by providing enhancing and providing technology during COVID-19- STEM and leadership immersion internship coordinated through the Leading Ladies Initiative

    • Mindset & Milestones

      Jul 2020 - Sept 2020
      Ambassador

      - Introduced to the different steps in the entrepreneurial process- Followed a workbook that covers the basics of entrepreneurial strategies and thought processes.

    • Johnson & Johnson

      Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
      Intern

      - Worked with the global consumer health and medical devices team- Helped develop formula alongside trained chemists in the consumer health division- Virtually toured sites in Mexico, China, and New Zealand and helped troubleshoot the production line

    • Google

      Oct 2023 - Oct 2023
      Product Equity and Inclusion Summit Scholar

      - Selected as one of 10 students nationally to receive a full scholarship to attend a two-day conference hosted by Google's PI&E team to learn about the importance of product equity and inclusion from industry leaders- Worked with a team of fellow scholars and Google UX researcher to build a product modeled after our learnings from the conference

    • Northeastern University College of Science

      Jan 2024 - now
      College of Science Entrepreneurship Assistant

      - Collaborate with the COS Office of the Dean Undergraduate Affairs Team to advance the COS Science Connects to Innovation Program by tracking event promotion and attendance, communicating updates, attending and assisting with entrepreneurship events, and brainstorming strategies to engage the student body in future initiatives

    • Northeastern University

      Jan 2024 - now

      The Huntington 100 embody the mission, ideals, ano values of Northeastern. The Huntington 100 honors outstanding students for achievements commensurate with the university's mission, ideals, values, and Academic Plan. These students represent what Northeastern is today-a selective institution with rigorous academic programs and a sharp focus on the global experience. - Conduct research on sex-specific mechanisms of stress-induced plasticity using a fear conditioning model to study the relationships between neural structure and function in response to aversive events, utilizing behavioral and neuroanatomical techniques while collaborating with Dr. Rebecca Shansky and a diverse team of researchers - Maintain communication with Harvard Medical School to manage the Mediment mentorship program, establish and sustain internal and external mentorship initiatives, and develop funding opportunities through collaboration with the treasurer.

      • Huntington 100 Inductee

        Apr 2025 - now

      • Resident Assistant

        Aug 2024 - now

      • Advancing Women in Science Scholar

        Apr 2024 - now

      • Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Shansky Lab

        Jan 2024 - now

      • COS Student Diversity Advisory Council (COSSDAC) Mentorship Coordinator

        Jan 2024 - now

    • The White House

      Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
      Intern, Office of Science & Technology Policy

    • Girls Who Code

      Aug 2024 - Nov 2024
      Leadership Academy Fellow

    • Mass General Brigham

      Feb 2025 - now
      Research Assistant in the Division of Sports Neurology and Neurosciences

      Working under the leadership of Dr. Claus Reinsberger for my co-op.

    • Girls Who Code

      Feb 2025 - now
      Alumni Advisory Council

    • Boston Medical Center (BMC)

      Feb 2025 - now
      Youth Advisory Board Member

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • STOP THE BLEED® Certificate

      American College of Surgeons
      Feb 2025

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Siima Machayo
      Huntington 100 Inductee Northeastern University Apr 2025 The Huntington 100 embody the mission, ideals, and values of Northeastern. The Huntington 100 honors outstanding students for achievements commensurate with the university’s mission, ideals, values, and Academic Plan. These students represent what Northeastern is today—a selective institution with rigorous academic programs and a sharp focus on the global experience.
    • Awarded to Siima Machayo
      College of Science Equity Action Fund Grant Northeastern University Feb 2025 The COS Grant Program supports new programs and initiatives, especially those that cultivate a culture of respect and collaboration, build a college representative of society, and foster a connected community.
    • Awarded to Siima Machayo
      PEAK Ascent Award Northeastern University Jan 2025 Machayo, S., Shansky, R. (Supervisor). (Spring 2025). Fear in Motion: Mapping the Influence of Paw Positioning on Conditioned Responses During Electric Shock. Northeastern University, Project-Based Exploration for the Advancement of Knowledge, Undergraduate Research Grant. $1500. Funded.
    • Awarded to Siima Machayo
      PEAK Base Camp Award Northeastern University Oct 2024 Machayo, S., Shansky, R. (Supervisor). (Fall 2024). Fear in Motion: Mapping the Influence of Paw Positioning on Conditioned Responses During Electric Shock. Northeastern University, Project-Based Exploration for the Advancement of Knowledge, Undergraduate Research Grant. $750. Funded.
    • Awarded to Siima Machayo
      Dean's List Northeastern University May 2024 The Dean’s List is universally recognized as an honor that institutions of higher learning bestow on students who have excelled during an academic term. The College of Science at Northeastern University, Spring 2024.
    • Awarded to Siima Machayo
      Advancing Women in Science Scholarship Northeastern University Apr 2024 The Advancing Women in Science Scholarship is a $10,000 award for full-time women undergraduate students in the College of Science.
    • Awarded to Siima Machayo
      Charles Havice Scholarship 2024 Recipient Northeastern University Mar 2024 This scholarship honors the memory of Charles Havice, Dean of Chapel. It recognizes the contributions of active participants in student activities who have proven leadership ability.
    • Awarded to Siima Machayo
      NAACP Loudoun Branch Scholarship NAACP Jun 2021 Received an $1,000 scholarship from the NAACP Loudoun Branch and was named a 2021 NAACP Scholar

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Women Giving Back, Inc. on Oct 2019
      Women Giving Back, Inc.Associated with Siima Machayo

    • Head Basketball Coach

      Issued by Ashburn Youth Basketball League on Nov 2022
      Ashburn Youth Basketball LeagueAssociated with Siima Machayo

    • Vacation Bible School Leader

      Issued by Destiny Church on Jun 2017
      Destiny ChurchAssociated with Siima Machayo