Sofía Herrera, MPH

Experience

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  Camp STAR: Summer Treatment Program for ADHD & Related Disorders

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Paraprofessional Behavioral Specialist

  -Implemented an intensive, evidence-based, seven-week behavioral modification program for children ages 5 through 12 with ADHD & related disorders-Interpreted patient reports and charts to monitor patient progress throughout the program-Collaborated with mental health professionals to create effective and specialized treatment plans for patients

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  Muhlenberg College

  Aug 2019 - May 2022

  -Identified the need for an organization that provides underrepresented, pre-health students with academic and financial resources, therefore, I collaborated with peers and professors to create this organization-Co-hosted alumni panels that provided advice, mentorship, and resources for prospective medical school applicants-Assisted in arranging a mental health seminar for first-generation, minority students in STEM to learn about healthy coping strategies and mental health resources on campus from counseling center staff-Worked with Temple University Medical School students in co-hosting medical school and MCAT preparation events for underrepresented pre-med students Show less -Performed memory consolidation research on participants by testing visuospatial interference on central and peripheral memory in a novel and familiar virtual reality environment-Utilized my understanding of Qualtrics to create a virtual version of the study which allowed for online distribution to participants and facilitated research during remote learning-Mentored incoming first-generation, underrepresented students interested in conducting research as part of a new DEI initiative in the STEM department-Analyzed data and presented research findings at the Association for Psychological Science annual conference in May 2022 Show less -Tutored undergraduate students in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, and psychology courses by interpreting lecture notes to create outlines that aid with exams, research, and presentations-Developed individualized reference materials, such as study guides, practice problems, and diagrams, that help students gain a better understanding of the material and provide long-term critical thinking skills-Held monthly syncs with professors to discuss course content to create tutoring sessions that accurately reflect their course Show less

  • Residential Advisor

    Aug 2020 - May 2022

  • Co-Founder of the Minority Pre-Health Society

    Aug 2020 - May 2022

  • Research Assistant

    Jan 2020 - May 2022

  • Peer Tutor

    Aug 2019 - May 2022
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  End Overdose Together

  Jan 2020 - May 2022

  Community Trainer

  -Lead informational sessions and distributed reference materials about the opioid epidemic, highlighting prevention strategies to create a positive long-term impact in the Lehigh Valley-Educated community members on recognition and intervention skills to use on a person suspected of an opioid overdose, followed by first aid training on the proper use of Naloxone

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  Schuler Scholar Program

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  -Collaborated with staff from the Family Engagement Department in researching practices that support families of first-generation, underrepresented students in high school and promote cultural awareness-Presented research findings and suggested novel strategies at the annual Schuler Internship Symposium 2021 -Mentored incoming Schuler Scholars at Muhlenberg College by hosting events centered on the college transition process and resources on campus-Participated as a panelist for the program’s seminar on the college admissions process by answering questions about the process from the perspective of a first-generation student

  • Family Engagement Intern

    Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Campus Ambassador

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
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  Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service

  Dec 2020 - now

  Emergency Medical Technician

  -Conduct emergency medical services in a timely and efficient manner during transport which includes taking vitals, updating charts, and administering proper medicine within the scope of practice-Provide emotional support and treatment transparency to establish trust and rapport with patients-Work with ER hospital staff to develop critical thinking, technical, and ethical skills that allow for a better understanding of medical practices

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  St. Luke's University Health Network

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Intern

  -Shadowed physicians in six specialties; OBGYN, general surgery, emergency medicine, podiatry, internal medicine, and cardiology, and learned about the role of a physician, specifically in each specialty-Gained a better understanding of the role of a physician in collaborating with other healthcare staff in providing optimal and holistic patient care-Presented what I learned from this internship for the Schuler Scholar Program, a sponsor of this internship, during their annual Schuler Internship Symposium 2022 Show less

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  Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative

  Sept 2022 - Feb 2023

  Intern

  -Created an informative fact-sheet based on IDPH data to highlight the disproportionate rates of infant mortality due to SUIDs-Enhanced a fallout review questionnaire based on ACOG and SMFM criteria to promote vaginal birth and decrease the NTSV c-section rate among partnering hospitals in Illinois-Presented my work at the annual Northwestern University Applied Practice Experience event

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  Schuler Scholar Program

  Aug 2023 - now

  College Connections Mentor

  -Mentor Schuler Scholars during their first year of college by providing support through monthly check-ins and educational resources -Collaborate with college and alumni program staff on best strategies for mentees