Lia Y.

Lia y.

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location of Lia Y.Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Empathy is my strength.

  • Education

    • University of minnesota

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of science - b.s. kinesiology and exercise science

      Activities and Societies: • TRIO • President Emerging Scholars (PES) • Hmong Minnesota Student Association (HMSA) • College Possible • Trio Affinity Group (TAG) • Our Voices: Indigenous Women and Women of Color • Social Justice Leadership Retreat • Student Today Leaders Forever (STLF)

  • Experience

    • Ymca of the north

      Oct 2016 - May 2017
      Yliteracy mentor - site lead

      The University YMCA's YLiteracy program allows for college students to make lesson plans in order to teach literacy and writing to after school students in the metro area of Minneapolis.

    • Ymca of the north

      Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

      Help pilot the partnership between the University YMCA and Alina Health's mental health program, Change to Chill.Roles that were fulfilled was advising a team, researched and planned blueprint for a student de-stressing space, manage budgeting, and review promotional material of Change to Chill. Within my position, I am able to host and become part of events that will promote health and wellness. Our main goal is to create a movement of holistic wellbeing for staff and students in the University YMCA on campus, as well as peers in the local community. Areas of wellbeing that is focused ranges from mental health to physical health, nutrition to environment, and relationships to community.

      • Change to Chill Summer Intern

        Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      • Wellbeing Intern Lead

        Aug 2017 - May 2019
    • College possible

      Mar 2020 - Jul 2021
      • College Coach

        Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
      • Transition Coach

        Mar 2020 - Aug 2020
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Youth mental health first aid

      National council for behavioral health
      Apr 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lia Y.
      Pohlad Scholarship Pohlad Family Foundation Sep 2015
    • Awarded to Lia Y.
      PES Recipient President Emerging Scholars - University of Minnesota Twin Cities Aug 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by STLF on Mar 2016
      STLFAssociated with Lia Y.