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Riya Kapoor

Riya Kapoor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  • Education

    • Lake Forest Academy

      2019 - 2023
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Ferry Hall Prefect, Marshall Field Dormitory Proctor, Restavek Freedom Initiative Lake Forest Academy Chapter- Co-Founder, House Captain, Student Diversity and Leadership Conference, Managing Editor of Newspaper- The Spectator, Peer Mentor. Played Varsity Softball, Cross Country and Basketball. Head of school list for multiple semesters.

    • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      2023 - 2027

  • Experience

    • Aurelio's is Pizza Franchise, Ltd.

      Jun 2021 - Dec 2022
      Hostess

      Hosted on busiest days, (Fridays and Saturdays), based on proven reliability and customer service skills.

    • Lupin Pharmaceuticals

      Jul 2021 - Aug 2021
      Intern

      Shadowed and assisted in pharmaceutical laboratories for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, analyzed data on new drug production.

    • EDWARD HINES V.A. HOSPITAL

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Intern

      Shadowed Dr. Suresh Reddy in his neurological radiology practice and observed patient interactions.

    • Sudden Cardiac-death Awareness Research Foundation

      Jul 2022 - now

      -Founded University chapter of the Sudden Cardiac Death Awareness Research Foundation -Spearheaded fundraisers along side executive board and members to raise money for AED donation - Oversaw two research projects presented at the Undergraduate Research Symposium (Project V.I.T.A.L and Project CARDIAI) -Led weekly general body meetings alongside executive board Shadowed Dr. Paul Nguyen M.D. and Dr. Rubina Nguyen D.D.S in their private practices, took notes on their patient cases as well as observed their patient interactions. Appointed as a clinical group leader during my second year in the program and was responsible for overseeing 8 interns and providing them with guidance, mentorship, and clinical advice. Conducted research to create both project P.H.D and Be R.E.A.C.T.I.V.E, more information in projects section. Oversee the work of 9 interns for social media accountsCreate monthly calendars of instagram postsUploaded Instagram posts tri-weekly Host and attend monthly meetings to understand foundations wants and needs

      • Vice President of University Chapter

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Intern/Group Leader

        Jun 2022 - now

      • Assistant Director of Public Relations Board

        Jul 2022 - Aug 2023

    • U.S. House of Representatives

      Jun 2023 - Sept 2023
      Congressional Intern

      Interning for Congressman Jonathan L. Jacksons office in the 1st District of Illinois. Primarily focused on community outreach for the congressman, (example flyer I created attached), as well as assist caseworkers with passport/immigration/foster care work.

    • American Academy of Pediatrics

      Sept 2023 - now
      Research Assistant

      Assisting Dr. Jenna Riis, public health professor at UIUC, in her writing of a chapter for the American Academy of Pediatrics. The chapter contains information from a study conducted in her UC Irvine and Johns Hopkins University labs about how childhood trauma contributes to overall health. I assist her in her research by finding new information from scholarly sources, (PubMed, Google Scholar, etc), and review old research for proof-checking.

    • The Daily Illini

      Sept 2023 - now
      Creative Director

      -Create social media posts that align with the content of the Daily Illini Newspaper, the most read newspaper on the U of I campus. Social media includes TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.-Worked on various segments, including B10 Sports, News You May Have Missed, DI Tries, and What's the Buzz

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

      American Heart Association
      Jul 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Riya Kapoor
      2023 Sudden Cardiac-Death Awareness Research Foundation Scientific Symposium First Place Award Dr. Paul Nguyễn and Dr. Rubina Nguyen Jul 2023 My colleagues and I presented project Be R.E.A.C.T.I.V.E to a panel of judges in 2023 and were rewarded first place for our solution, an energy drink that we created to enhance heart health of athletes and bring awareness to arrhythmias.
    • Awarded to Riya Kapoor
      Lake Forest Academy Wetzel Award Lake Forest Academy May 2023 Awarded to the Senior that upholds the values of the schools history through her guardianship and love of school tradition.
    • Awarded to Riya Kapoor
      Global Eye of India 2022 Community Service Achievement Award Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of the 8th Congressional District Oct 2022 Given this award for work done with the Sudden Cardiac-Death Awareness Research Foundation- Awarded to 18 individuals across the United States for different categories.
    • Awarded to Riya Kapoor
      2022 Sudden Cardiac-Death Awareness Research Foundation Scientific Symposium Community Outreach Award Dr. Paul Nguyễn and Dr. Rubina Nguyen Jul 2022 My colleagues and I presented project P.h.D to a panel of judges in 2022 and were awarded the community outreach award, an award that highlights community impact.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founder of Lake Forest Academy Chapter

      Issued by Restavek Freedom Foundation - Ending Child Slavery in Haiti on Sept 2020
      Restavek Freedom Foundation - Ending Child Slavery in HaitiAssociated with Riya Kapoor

    • Volunteer Staff

      Issued by TEDxChicago on Feb 2021
      TEDxChicagoAssociated with Riya Kapoor