Talk to sales Try for Free
Wangui Nganga

Wangui Nganga

Research Assistant

location of Wangui NgangaUnited States

Connect with Wangui Nganga to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Wangui Nganga to Send Message

Connect

  • Timeline

  • About me

    2022-2023 Fulbright ETA in South Korea

  • Education

    • University of Maryland Baltimore County

      2018 - 2021
      Minor French Language and Literature

    • University of Maryland Baltimore County

      2018 - 2021
      Minor International Politics

    • University of Maryland Baltimore County

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor of Arts - BA International/Global Studies

  • Experience

    • University of Maryland Baltimore County

      Apr 2019 - May 2019
      Research Assistant

      Supervised by Dr. F. Chris. Curran, Ph.D., Aided in the data collection of historical copies of college applications which were later complied in a Microsoft Excel data sheet. His research focuses on issues of equity in education with a particular focus on the ways that school discipline and safety contribute to racial disparities in educational outcomes

    • Young Life

      May 2019 - Dec 2022
      Leader

      Volunteer Leader at Marriotts Ridge Highschool

    • Foxhall Cardiology

      Jul 2019 - Jul 2021
      Administrative Assistant

      •Organized patient files•Scheduled hospital visits and future appointments•Worked at the front desk to check in and check out patients

    • University of Maryland Baltimore County

      Aug 2019 - May 2020
      Speaker of the Senate (SGA)

      • Facilitated weekly Senate meetings and developed, abided by, and held other senators accountable to the approved attendance policy• Attended meetings for the University Steering Committee unless communicated otherwise• Prepared agenda for weekly Senate meeting 48 hours before meetings• Performed hiring/screening/etc. to fill Senate vacancies• Made an effort to participate in and promote SGA-affiliated initiatives and events• Promoted and supported UMBC undergraduate students by actively working with them and other campus partners toco-create programs, services, and relationships to improve the UMBC community• Communicated with members of the Executive Branch and encourage collaboration whenever possible• Attended regular meetings of the SGA Steering Committee• Oversaw the hiring and training of the Senate Secretary who will record minutes of each meeting• Met regularly with various UMBC community members (faculty, staff, administrators, and other students) toeffectively represent the interests of the student body• Ensured that all Senate business is properly documented and archived by your term’s conclusion• Served on university shared governance committees •Fulfilled all other responsibilities assigned in SGA’s Guiding Documents •Completed End of term report by May 1, 2020•Abided by the expectations and requirements of the SGA Stipend Review Committee Show less

    • UMBC Gospel Choir

      Sept 2019 - Jan 2020
      Vice President

      Worked Alongside the President to set goals for the choir, Schedule and book locations, and Manage practices, concerts and bible studies

    • United States Military Academy at West Point

      Oct 2019 - Oct 2019
      Student Representative at 71st Annual Class of 1971 Student Conference on U.S Affairs (SCUSA)

      Collaborated with other students and cadet delegates across the country to discuss American domestic and foreign policy recommendations to current leadersDiscussed with current diplomats and military leaders on how to promote civilian-military leadershipDrafted a memorandum on American-led growth in the 21st century Presented policy recommendations to conference attendees and elected officials

    • The Maryland General Assembly

      Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
      Legislative Intern

      - Conducted research on bills- Attended committee and session hearings -Organized Constituent emails and messages

    • Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy

      Jul 2020 - Jul 2020
      PPIA Public Service Weekend Participant

    • University System of Maryland

      Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
      Student Representative

    • Maryland Higher Education Commission

      Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
      Student Representative

    • University of Maryland Baltimore County

      Sept 2020 - Oct 2020
      Coordinator of Neighboring Relations (SGA)

      Working to strengthen the relationship and encourage collaboration between the UMBC Student Body and the neighboring Arbutus/Catonsville Community

    • United States Senate

      Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
      Legislative Intern

      Office of Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)

    • University of Maryland Baltimore County

      Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
      ConnectionCorps Facilitator

    • The Fulbright Program

      Jan 2023 - Dec 2023
      Fulbright Student

      English Teacher in South Korea through the Fulbright Student Program

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pharmacy Technician

      Walgreens Boots Alliance, Retail Pharmacy International (Excl. UK & ROI)
      Sept 2022

    • US Senate Library Intern Research Fundamentals

      United States Senate
      Aug 2021

    • UMBC Professional "Edge" Badge

      University of Maryland Baltimore County
      Jun 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

      ITTT - International TEFL & TESOL training
      Dec 2022

    • Korean Language

      Korea University
      Feb 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Wangui Nganga
      Fulbright English Teaching Assistant for South Korea U.S. Fulbright Student Program Apr 2022 The Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program places recent college graduates and young professionals as English teaching assistants in primary and secondary schools or universities overseas - improving foreign students’ English language abilities and knowledge of the United States while increasing the U.S. student's own language skills and knowledge of the host country.
    • Awarded to Wangui Nganga
      Outstanding Leadership UMBC Global Studies Department Apr 2022 This award is granted to a Global Studies major who has demonstrated leadership in service to the UMBC community and beyond.
    • Awarded to Wangui Nganga
      Critical Language Scholarship U.S. Department of State Mar 2022 CLS Swahili Finalist. CLS, a program of the U.S. Department of State, is part of a wider government initiative to expand the number of Americans studying and mastering foreign languages that are critical to national security and economic prosperity. CLS plays an important role in preparing students for the 21st century's globalized workforce and increasing national competitiveness.
    • Awarded to Wangui Nganga
      President's List UMBC May 2021 Achieved a GPA of 4.0
    • Awarded to Wangui Nganga
      President's List UMBC Dec 2020 Achieved a GPA of 4.0
    • Awarded to Wangui Nganga
      President's List UMBC May 2020 Achieved a GPA of 4.0
    • Awarded to Wangui Nganga
      Dean's List UMBC Dec 2019 Achieved a GPA of 3.75 or higher
    • Awarded to Wangui Nganga
      Dean's List UMBC May 2019 Achieved a GPA of 3.75 or higher
    • Awarded to Wangui Nganga
      Louis Kaplan Leadership Scholarship UMBC Jan 2019 The Louis L. Kaplan Scholarship Fund was established in 1977 by the University of Maryland Baltimore County Student Government Association in recognition of Dr. Kaplan’s many contributions to UMBC during his tenure as Interim Chancellor.A Louis L. Kaplan Scholarship(s) may be awarded to outstanding undergraduate students at the University of Maryland Baltimore County each year.
    • Awarded to Wangui Nganga
      Deans List UMBC Dec 2018 Achieved a GPA of 3.75 or higher
    • Awarded to Wangui Nganga
      UMBC Hilltop Scholarship UMBC Aug 2018 UMBC Merit Based Scholarship for incoming Freshman