Swathi Kannan

Experience

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  Lasya School of Dance

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2024

  Bharatanatyam Dancer

  Performed in academy, state-wide, and nation-wide dance shows.

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  Shrewsbury High School Varsity Speech & Debate Team

  Sept 2020 - Jun 2024

  Organized logistics (judges, food, awards ceremony, rooms for rounds, decorations) for the biggest tournament of the season for 300+ competitors and a national qualifier. 150+ hours of judging/coaching middle school kids for monthly tournaments. Facilitated tournament sign-ups, Tabroom accounts, and weekly practices. Weekly practices and ~15 tournaments yearly. Competed on both local and national circuits in a variety of events, ranging from interpretation to platform speaking.

  • Tournament Director

    Sept 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Middle School Liaison

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2023

  • Member

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2021
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  Shrewsbury High School

  Sept 2020 - May 2024

  Community Service Learning Advisory Board Representative

  Chosen as 1 of 4 representatives. Implemented service opportunities, such as an annual volunteer fair with local and national community organizations, for the student body. Annually fundraised 500+ winter and school supply items and $3,000+ for underprivileged schools across Massachusetts. Personally traveled to schools to deliver gifts to kids.

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  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

  Biogen-MIT: Biotech in Action Virtual Summer Lab

  Selected through a competitive application process. Conversed with employees from both MIT and Biogen to learn about modern medical technological advancements with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease. Experienced problem-finding and problem-solving in ways that mirror the biotech and innovation sector. Expanded knowledge and laboratory skills in STEM. Performed virtual labs to learn about CRISPR-Cas9. Presented research with a focus on Epilepsy and its future enhancements in front of peers and employees of Biogen & MIT. Show less

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  Chick-fil-A Restaurants

  Aug 2021 - now

  Front of House Team Member

  Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced shifts. Handled credit transactions quickly and accurately. Resolved complaints promptly and professionally. Cross-trained and coordinated scheduling with team members to ensure seamless service.

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  HOSA-Future Health Professionals

  Sept 2021 - Jun 2024

  Directed hands-on labs and coordinated medical tools to bridge the gap between students and doctors. Partnered with local hospitals to advocate for the importance of disease prevention actions.

  • Co-Founder of Shrewsbury HOSA Chapter

    Sept 2021 - Jun 2024

  • Co-President of Shrewsbury HOSA Chapter

    Sept 2021 - Jun 2022
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  Mangalam Hospital

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Intern & Founder of Rural Medical Camps in Trichy, India

  Obtained patients' medical history and took vitals. Assisted doctors and nurses in performing ultrasounds and EKGs. Intricately observed surgeries, emergency procedures/surgeries, physiotherapy sessions, and check-ups. Facilitated smooth logistical processes in the intensive care unit. Independently designed free medical camps in rural, low-income areas by setting up 15+ tents and providing for 500+ patients. Doctors still continue my initiative today.

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  Mentor Volunteer Program (MVP)

  Aug 2022 - May 2024

  Interviewed and scored potential MVPs who would assist freshmen transitioning to high school during weekly homeroom periods. Organized freshmen/mentor orientation throughout summer (750+ students). Selected through a competitive applicant pool to represent 1900+ students. Created unique interactional activities for MVPs to use with their freshmen.

  • Advisory Board Member

    Apr 2023 - May 2024

  • Member

    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
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  DECA Inc.

  Aug 2022 - May 2024

  Co-Founder & Vice President of Shrewsbury DECA Chapter

  Coached team to be interviewed for school and community newspapers for state/national success within the first year. School's biggest club (280+ members). Facilitated conferences at universities, sponsorships from businesses/companies, and annual fundraisers like a school-wide basketball tournament.

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  Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

  Oct 2022 - May 2024

  Student Representative @ Shrewsbury Wellness Advisory Committee

  Studied Regional Health Survey data and triennially assessed and developed Local Wellness Policy with community leaders/district directors. Advocated for 6,000+ district students. Implemented free, nutritious lunches for 6,500 students and faculty in our district in response to the pandemic. One of 2 chosen representatives.

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  Science National Honor Society

  Nov 2022 - Jun 2024

  Established school-wide trivia, tutoring services, and encouraged scientific curiosity. Created an official proposal and spearheaded this initiative alongside the school administration/science department.

  • Advisory Board Member

    Sept 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Co-Founder

    Nov 2022 - Jun 2024
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  Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  Oncology Clinical Shadow

  Thoracic malignancy and melanoma focused. Analyzed 120+ PET scans, ultrasounds, CT scans, and MRIs. Discussed diagnostic vs. interventional styles of care with oncologists. Learned different cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, and hormone therapy. Gained immersive experience in patient care, standard and advanced clinical procedures, and diagnoses. Learned how to effectively communicate information in a professional manner with patients and their family members.

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  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  Research Student

  Researched the effect of Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya yoga on interpersonal relationships. Implemented an app for 450+ surveys. Collaborated with project administrators to perform column analysis to identify shortcomings in research phases. Manually followed up with 200+ study participants to ensure smooth processes on all ends. Researched the effect of mind intervention techniques on brain gray matter volume in Alzheimer ’s-prone women. Presented analysis to Harvard and Beth Israel faculty.

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  Brigham and Women's Hospital

  Jul 2023 - now

  Neurology Research Trainee

  Analyzed multiple sclerosis (MS) by breeding mice to create knock-out modules of strains MIR-486, TLR4, and miR-30e. Genotyped mice to identify those of interest and induced MS in offspring. Grasped advanced cell isolation and culture techniques such as gel electrophoresis. Performed RNA isolation and cDNA preparation. Maintained proper note-keeping and lab book management, including disease score sheets and data tables. Submitted grant proposal to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).