Ayanna Fourte

Ayanna Fourte

Research Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Spelman 2022 Graduate (Magna Cum Laude B.S. in Psychology, Minor in Spanish, Pre-Med) Medical Student, Spanish Tutor, Mentor

  • Education

    • Whitney Young Magnet High School

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    • Kenwood Academy High School

      2015 - 2018

      Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, Varsity Bowling Team

    • Spelman College

      2018 - 2022
      PSYCHOLOGY

      Activities and Societies: NIH-RISE, National Association of Collegiate Scholars, Minority Association of Pre-Med Students, Future Business Leaders of Spelman

  • Experience

    • Drexel University

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Research Intern

      Conducted research under Dr. Beverly Reyes, discovering the effects of alcoholism and withdrawal on the Locus Coeruleus and Endocannabinoid regions of the brain.

    • Willie Wilson

      Dec 2018 - Feb 2019
      Youth Coordinator

      Campaigned with Dr. Willie Wilson, served as leader of youth outreach.

    • Go-Bowl Smoothie, LLC.

      Jan 2019 - now
      Founder

      Food service business in health and wellness. Creating delicious, nutritious and beautiful smoothie bowls, parfait bowls, açaí bowls, chia seed pudding, etc.!

    • University of Pennsylvania

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Neuroscience research intern
    • The National Institutes of Health

      Aug 2019 - Jan 2024
      Research Intern

      Conduct research on potential therapeutic to the neuroinflammation associated with HIV.

    • Flowers of Youth, Inc.

      Aug 2020 - now
      Founder

      Nonprofit organization whose mission is to help teach kids the benefits and FUN of healthy eating!

    • Jesse Brown VA Hosptial & I Am Abel Foundation

      Jun 2021 - Jan 2024
      Intern
    • RJIR Vascular & Oncology Center

      May 2023 - now
      Medical Assistant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • State Seal of Biliteracy

      Kenwood Academy High School
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

      Cook County Health
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ayanna Fourte
      National Association of Collegiate Scholars - Mar 2020
    • Awarded to Ayanna Fourte
      National Society of Leadership and Success -