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Bianca Chuma

Bianca Chuma

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Student at Georgia Institute of Technology

  • Education

    • Grayson High School

      2018 - 2022
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society (Co-President), Pearls of Wisdom, Student Council, and National Beta Club

    • Georgia Institute of Technology

      2022 - 2026
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biomedical/Medical Engineering 3rd year

      Activities and Societies: GT NAACP Black in Biomedical Engineering at GT GT Lifting our Voices, Inc.

  • Experience

    • Mkapa Foundation

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Project Intern

      • Set up meetings for the CEO with fellow CEOs of NGOs in Dar es Salaam that oversee the public health sector to formulate partnerships.• Assisted the CEO’s personal assistant with filing.• Shadowed the CEO, Dr. Helen Mkondya, to learn more about leadership in the public health sector.

    • Grayson High School

      Aug 2021 - May 2022
      Classroom Assistant

      • Assisted with implementing lessons and activities for small groups for an AP US History class.• Assisted in grading assignments such as quizzes and projects centered around American History.• Distributed classroom materials such as activity sheets, art materials, and answer sheets.• Documented results and informed the teacher on students’ performance.

    • Homegoods

      Sept 2021 - Feb 2022
      Sales Associate

      • Managing financial transactions and operating cash registers.• Arranged new merchandise with appealing displays to encourage customer interaction.• Won store sales competition for TJX Rewards sign-ups, resulting in increased store performance.

    • Georgia Tech Office of Undergraduate Education

      Aug 2023 - now
      Team Leader

      By establishing connections with students in GT 1000 & 2000 classes, introducing them to Georgia Tech resources, and aiding in their acculturation to campus life, Team Leaders create a network of support for incoming Georgia Tech students. TLs support GT 1000/2000 instructors by identifying students' needs, assisting with presentations in class, and fostering a sense of community.

    • The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University

      Aug 2023 - now
      Undergraduate Research Assistant

      Currently working in the Gleason Lab on projects relating to preeclampsia, maternal health, and global health engineering in Ethiopia. My team focuses on prenatal data entry and analysis from mothers in an attempt to discover novel and low-cost detection methods for gestational disorders (specifically preeclampisa and cephalopelvic disproportion, both of which greatly contribute to maternal mortality in Ethiopia and the world).

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Student Leader

      Georgia Association of Student Councils
      Dec 2022

    • Georgia Certificate of Merit

      The University of Georgia
      Aug 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Bianca Chuma
      College Board National African American Recognition Program College Board Dec 2021 An honor awarded to African American students who have made remarkable academic achievements in school and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, and AP Exams. Those selected for the program are deemed the most talented across the country.
    • Awarded to Bianca Chuma
      Outstanding Academic Achievement Grayson High School Aug 2021 Recognition awarded to those with higher than a 3.0 GPA or in the top 10% of their class.
    • Awarded to Bianca Chuma
      Dean's List Georgia Institute of Technology This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Hands On Atlanta on Aug 2023
      Hands On AtlantaAssociated with Bianca Chuma

    • Volunteer

      Issued by USAID Boresha Afya on Jun 2022
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    • Volunteer

      Issued by USAID Afya Yangu on Jun 2023
      USAID Afya YanguAssociated with Bianca Chuma