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Katrina Chen

Katrina Chen

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  • About me

    Student at University of Virginia

  • Education

    • Edison High School

      2020 - 2024
      International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient

      Activities and Societies: President, Asian Student Association; President, Edison FBLA; Co-Founder, Tiny Hats for Tiny Babies; Head Chair, Community Service Committee; Vice-President, Student Government Association; Ambassador, Student Ambassador Program; Board Member; Eagle Council; Secretary, National Chinese Honor Society; Member, National Honor Society Courses: IB Biology HL 2, IB History HL 2, IB Business Management HL, IB Language and Literature HL 2, IB Chinese SL 2, IB Math Applications and Interpretation SL 2, IB Theory of Knowledge

    • University of Virginia

      2024 - 2028
      B.A in Economics

      Activities and Societies: Research Assistant, Applied Public Policy Leadership Experiments Lab; Consultant, 180 Degrees Consulting; Investigator, University Judiciary Committee; Academic Affairs Agency, Student Council

  • Experience

    • Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA)

      Apr 2021 - Jun 2024

      • 1 of 9 national officers elected to represent 230,000+ students from across the U.S., territories, and 7 additional countries• Spearhead initiatives in 13 states, impacting over 50,000+ members • Discussed FBLA’s role as a workforce with Rick Wade, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Outreach• Congressional appointments with senators and legislators, focusing on the significance and impact of Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) on high school students.• Lead over 300 hours of competitive event preparations for members in the Southern Region Show less

      • National Southern Region Vice President

        Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

      • Virginia FBLA State President

        Apr 2023 - Apr 2024

      • Virginia FBLA State Vice President

        Apr 2021 - Apr 2023

    • Fairfax County Park Authority

      Mar 2022 - now
      Front Desk Staff

      • Manage cash drawer of $550 per shift through memberships sales, private lessons, and reservations• Trained five front desk associates about Rec Dynamics POS system and facility information• Chosen by Fairfax County Park Authority headquarters for early class registration due to exceptional communication skills

    • Girls For Business

      Jul 2022 - May 2024
      Business Ambassador

    • ACT for Alexandria

      Jan 2023 - Apr 2024
      Intern

      • Design and launch grant programs ($15,000) to improve accessing disability accommodations for students to the Alexandria City Council, school board, and mayor• Helped lead Spring2Action raising $2.65 million for NPOs• Create a plan of action to locate focus groups to survey 300+ residents, which included demographics to advocate for health and disability access• Work alongside the Special Education Parent Resource Center to gain insight into paths to accommodations

    • Project Read

      Mar 2023 - Nov 2024
      Co-Founder

      • Partner with an international school in Frankfurt, Germany, resulting in a pen-pal program with 50+ students• Hosted book events for elementary schoolers at local libraries, with over 100+ participants • Planned and led book drives for local communities and school supplies to underdeveloped countries, resulting in 300+ books

    • Virginia FBLA-PBL Foundation

      Apr 2023 - Apr 2024
      Foundation Board Member

      • Serve as a student representative on the Foundation Board to create a liaison between board members and students• Influence financial decisions of $325,000+ to enhance unity between the organization, students and finances• Engage in monthly meetings to discuss opportunities for students regarding financial support of core programs, leadership development, and petition financial contributions to support programs through targeted fundraising campaigns

    • Global Leaders of Fairfax County

      Aug 2023 - May 2024
      Fellow

    • University of Virginia

      Sept 2024 - now
      Research Assistant with Professor Gabrielle Adams

      • Batten Applied Public Policy and Leadership Experiments Lab (APPLE)• Analyze the impact of historical slavery on Fortune 500 equity policies by compiling a dataset of company founding locations, revenues, and equity statements for regression analysis• Examine Senators' responses to the 2017 Charlottesville “Unite the Right” rally, assessing how unity vs. justice-centered followers reach shaped public discourse on leadership accountability

    • 180 Degrees Consulting

      Sept 2024 - now
      Project Consultant

    • University of Virginia Student Council

      Oct 2024 - now
      Academic Affairs Agency

    • University Judiciary Committee

      Oct 2024 - now
      Investigator

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Katrina Chen
      National ACTE Outstanding Business Education Student Award Association for Career and Technical Education Dec 2023 Selected as one of the five students nationally who have showcased leadership impact in career and technical student organizations
    • Awarded to Katrina Chen
      1st Place Virginia FBLA Mar 2023 Social Media Strategies
    • Awarded to Katrina Chen
      1st Place & National Finalist Virginia FBLA Apr 2022 Introduction to Social Media Strategies
    • Awarded to Katrina Chen
      $1,500 March of Dimes Grant Recipient March of Dimes Nov 2021
    • Awarded to Katrina Chen
      1st Place Future Business Leaders of America Apr 2021 Community Service Report
    • Awarded to Katrina Chen
      1st Place Virginia FBLA Apr 2021 Introduction to FBLA