Nicholas Carmack

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Human Rights Organizer with the POOR PEOPLE'S ARMY / Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign

  • Education

    • Portland community college

      2015 - 2018
      Transfer general education

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society Chapter President, District Student Council Assistant, Student Body President Cascade Campus, Cascade Campus Programming Board Member, Associated Students of Portland Community College General Student Council Member New Century Pathway Scholar, Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society (2018)All-Oregon Academic Team Scholar; Oregon Community College Association (2018)Robert O. Wimmer Scholarship; Portland Community College (PCC) Foundation (2017)Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist; Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (2017)OUTstanding Student Leader of the Year; PCC Queer Resource Center(2018)Equity and Inclusion Advocacy Award; PCC Office of Equity and Inclusion (2018)Presidents’ List (4.0… Show more New Century Pathway Scholar, Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society (2018)All-Oregon Academic Team Scholar; Oregon Community College Association (2018)Robert O. Wimmer Scholarship; Portland Community College (PCC) Foundation (2017)Transfer Scholarship Semifinalist; Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (2017)OUTstanding Student Leader of the Year; PCC Queer Resource Center(2018)Equity and Inclusion Advocacy Award; PCC Office of Equity and Inclusion (2018)Presidents’ List (4.0 GPA) Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Winter 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Winter 2016, Fall 2015Deans’ List (3.5<GPA) Spring 2016 Show less

    • Temple university

      2018 - 2020
      Bachelors of arts in sociology; summa cum laude; distinction in major education, class, liberation theory senior

      Activities and Societies: Temple Student Government Parliament At-large Representative; Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign Intern; General Education Undergraduate Research Assistant Awards:Harry S. Truman Scholarship FinalistCarolyn Karcher Prize RecipientDiamond Research ScholarDean's List (3.88<GPA): Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020

  • Experience

    • Sierra forest products

      Jun 2011 - Apr 2014
      Forklift operator & delivery driver
    • Portland community college

      Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

      – Represented students on various policy and advisory committees– Planned and executed events to bring awareness to student issues– Expanded resources for financially insecure students through establishing the Take Some Food campaign and Free Clothing Closet– Wrote and received grant for campus learning garden; coordinated with students, faculty, and administration to design and implement project– Allocated and oversaw $2.8 dollar budget– Advocated with and on behalf of students to state and federal legislators– Serve as statewide OER (Open Educational Resources) awareness campaign and conference organizer Show less

      • Student Body President – ASPCC Cascade

        Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
      • District Student Council Executive Assistant

        Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
      • Phi Theta Kappa Honors Soceity Chapter President

        Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
    • Oregon state legislative assembly

      Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
      Legislative intern (house district 38 – representative ann lininger)

      – Served as Student Leadership Council Lead for team of 12 high school students– Followed legislation through committee and review processes– Provided information and student input on legislative questions; served as Community College student voice– Communicated with constituency, advocacy groups, and other legislative offices– Observed relationship between advocacy groups and legislature

    • Temple student government

      Sept 2018 - May 2019
      Parliament at-large representative

      – Member of the Diversity and Inclusivity Committee – Member of Parliamentary Reform Committee– Crafted and passed legislation to address for insecurity on campus– Crafted and passed legislation to redevelop organizational mission and structure– Worked with Executive Branch to engage student body and understand student grievances

    • Temple university

      Mar 2019 - Aug 2020
      Undergraduate research assistant, general education program

      – Conducted multiple, simultaneous research projects for the improvement of Temple's GenEd program under the direction of a Ph.D. candidate and professional staff– Worked as a team to design surveys and conduct research projects involving interviews, focus groups, online surveys, and institutional data analysis– Wrote reports and report summaries– Gained experience in SPSS and Microsoft Suites– Presented research to 2020 General Education, Pedagogy, and Assessment Conference by the Association of American Colleges and Universities Show less

    • Poor people's economic human rights campaign and poor people's army

      Mar 2019 - now

      – Utilize media resources to keep potential donors, volunteers, members and the general population up to date on what PPEHRC is accomplishing – Plan events to build community and bring awareness to various human rights issues– Acquire and distribute food, heating/cooling units, clothing, toys for children, and use social media to procure emergency funds.– Organize bi-monthly member and volunteer education– Create and disseminate information to promote organization

      • Director Of Development And Communications

        Apr 2021 - now
      • Volunteer

        Mar 2019 - now
    • The hope center for college, community, and justice

      Feb 2021 - Apr 2021
      Research and practice assistant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Career readyness report - 6.89 out of 7

      Skillsurvey
      Nov 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Students conducting no more than minimal risk research

      Citi program, a division of brany
      Sept 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Practice runs training

      Citi program, a division of brany
      Sept 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Social/behavioral research course

      Citi program, a division of brany
      Jan 2020
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Nicholas Carmack
      Truman Scholarship Finalist Truman Scholarship Foundation Mar 2020 For 2020, the Foundation received 773 applications from 316 colleges and universities. As a finalist, I was selected based on my records of leadership, public service and academic achievement.
    • Awarded to Nicholas Carmack
      Distinguished Chapter Officer Award Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society May 2018 Distinguished Chapter Officers are selected based on the recipients' demonstration of leadership, promotion of Honors in Action and other engagement in the Society, and enthusiasm for the Society’s Hallmarks.
    • Awarded to Nicholas Carmack
      OUTstanding Student Leader of the Year Award Portland Community College Queer Resource Center May 2018 This award celebrates a PCC student whose exemplary leadership has made a lasting contribution to the PCC community through advocacy, education, or programming for students with marginalized genders and sexualities resulting in a more inclusive and intersectional campus climate promoting gender justice, sexual liberation, and equity for all.
    • Awarded to Nicholas Carmack
      All-Oregon Academic Team Scholar Oregon Community College Association Apr 2018 The All-Oregon Community College Academic Team, a part of the national All-State Community College Academic Team program, recognizes high achieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. Phi Theta Kappa, community college presidents and community college state associations sponsor All-State Community College Academic Team ceremonies in 38… Show more The All-Oregon Community College Academic Team, a part of the national All-State Community College Academic Team program, recognizes high achieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit society. Phi Theta Kappa, community college presidents and community college state associations sponsor All-State Community College Academic Team ceremonies in 38 participating states.The All-State Community College Academic Team Program promotes statewide to legislators, corporate, community and education leaders our nation’s institutions, quality of instruction and outstanding students. The recognition ceremonies vary by state, but are most often held in the state capital with legislators, education leaders and corporate leaders attending. Show less
    • Awarded to Nicholas Carmack
      Equity and Inclusion Advocacy Award Portland Community College Office of Equity and Inclusion Apr 2018 The Office of Equity and Inclusion created this award to recognize and celebrate those at Portland Community College who work to promote social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion across the college as advocates, activists, teachers and learners.
    • Awarded to Nicholas Carmack
      New Century Pathway Transfer Scholar Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society Apr 2018 The student receiving the highest All-USA Academic Team application score in each state is named a New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar. The program annually recognizes 100 Scholars. Each New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar receives special recognition at the American Association of Community Colleges Convention. To be eligible for this program, students must submit an application for the All-USA Academic Team and be selected as a nominee by their college.The New Century Pathway… Show more The student receiving the highest All-USA Academic Team application score in each state is named a New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar. The program annually recognizes 100 Scholars. Each New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar receives special recognition at the American Association of Community Colleges Convention. To be eligible for this program, students must submit an application for the All-USA Academic Team and be selected as a nominee by their college.The New Century Pathway Scholarship program is sponsored by The Coca-Cola Foundation, The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, the American Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa. Show less
    • Awarded to Nicholas Carmack
      Robert O. Wimmer Scholar Portland Community College Foundation Jun 2017 Recipients of the Robert O. Wimmer Scholarship are of African American or Latino heritage, or Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender; pursuing an Associates Degree; and Demonstrate financial need.
    • Awarded to Nicholas Carmack
      Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society May 2017 Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award recipients, demonstrate an exceptional atmosphere of teamwork, leadership abilities, promotion of Honors in Action and other engagement in the Society, and enthusiasm for the Society’s Hallmarks.