Vedha Vaddaraju

Vedha Vaddaraju

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    B.S/M.D. candidate at the University of Rochester

  • Education

    • Plano West Senior High School

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      11th -12th

      Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, President's Council, Letters of Gold, Speech and Debate

    • University of Rochester

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      B.S./M.D. BS in Clinical Translational Sciences/ MD Medicine

      Activities and Societies: VP Philanthropy of Delta Gamma Sorority Installation Manager at Hartnett Art Gallery President of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative Student in Guaranteed Admissions Program (B.S./M.D.) program with University of Rochester School of Medicine

  • Experience

    • Letters of Gold Organization

      Apr 2020 - now
      Executive Director

      Founder of Global 501c3 non profit organization

    • UT Southwestern Medical Center

      May 2021 - Jun 2023
      Molecular Biology Researcher
    • Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital

      May 2022 - now
      Clinical Thoracic Surgery Researcher
    • The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative

      May 2022 - now
      National Chair
    • Harvard Debate Council

      Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
      Debate Instructor
    • Wilmot Cancer Institute

      Oct 2023 - now
      Clinical Research Coordinator and Oncology Researcher

      Researcher in Wilmot Cancer Center

    • Hartnett Gallery and Frontispace Gallery

      Jan 2024 - now
      Art Gallery installation Manager
    • Delta Gamma

      Dec 2024 - now
      Vice President of Foundation

      The Vice President Foundation is responsible for overseeing and leading all philanthropic and service initiatives within the chapter. This role involves planning and coordinating fundraising events, managing volunteer opportunities, and fostering a spirit of giving among members. The VP Foundation ensures alignment with Delta Gamma's mission to “Do Good,” while promoting sisterhood through meaningful service and community impact. Additionally, this position works to inspire chapter members to actively engage in philanthropy and embody the values of Delta Gamma in all their efforts Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research

      CITI Program
      Oct 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Biomedical Researchers- Clinical Training

      CITI Program
      Sept 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Vedha Vaddaraju
      Texas House Resolution HR 876 Passed In Recognition of My Service Endeavors by State Representative Mihaela Plesa Texas House of Representatives Apr 2023
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      Recipient of Texas Governor’s Volunteer Award Texas State Jan 2023
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      Recipient of Points of Light Award by President George W. Bush Points of Light Dec 2021
    • Awarded to Vedha Vaddaraju
      Hershey Heart Warming Grant Recipient Hershey Feb 2021
    • Awarded to Vedha Vaddaraju
      Royal Conservatory First Class Honors with Distinction Certified Piano Player Royal Conservatory Music School Jan 2021
    • Awarded to Vedha Vaddaraju
      US House of Representatives Recognition Representative Van Taylor Sep 2020 Recognized as ‘Hometown Hero’ by US House of Representatives and Representative Van Taylor for work and founding of Letters of Gold Organization
    • Awarded to Vedha Vaddaraju
      Member of National Speech and Debate Honors Society National Speech and Debate Association Aug 2020
    • Awarded to Vedha Vaddaraju
      Member of the National Honor Society - Aug 2020
    • Awarded to Vedha Vaddaraju
      Duke Tip National Merit Scholar Duke University Apr 2019
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      Presidential Education Award Recipient - May 2018
    • Awarded to Vedha Vaddaraju
      Numerous Speech and Debate Awards - - Ranked top 6 in the Nation for Original Oratory at Yale Invitational Tournament and Nationally ranked Best Speaker at the Lovejoy national invitational tournament in Public Forum Debate.-Qualifier to the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) in Original Oratory- Qualifier to the Tournament of Champions (TOC) in Original Oratory- Qualifier to the state tournament (TFA) - Made finals rounds and competed at numerous national circuit tournaments like the Yale… Show more - Ranked top 6 in the Nation for Original Oratory at Yale Invitational Tournament and Nationally ranked Best Speaker at the Lovejoy national invitational tournament in Public Forum Debate.-Qualifier to the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) in Original Oratory- Qualifier to the Tournament of Champions (TOC) in Original Oratory- Qualifier to the state tournament (TFA) - Made finals rounds and competed at numerous national circuit tournaments like the Yale Invitational, Harvard Invitational, Ed Long Invitational and the Hebron Standard tournament Show less