Elena Chauhan | Honor Society®

About

Hi! My name is Elena Chauhan and

Dean's List; 2022-2025

Obtained a cumulative GPA of over 3.50.
National Honor Society

Demonstrated outstanding academic performance and a commitment to the Rutgers community through volunteering, research, and organization leadership.
Unsung Hero Award from Morris County School Boards Association

Recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to their schools and communities but are not always in the spotlight. These individuals often demonstrate exceptional character, resilience, and a commitment to service.

Career goal: I plan to achieve a Master's of Social Work (MSW) and become a clinical social worker for a healthcare agency. After this, I will earn a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license and work as a therapist specializing in substance use recovery and trauma.
Graduate school interests: Therapeutic intervention, geriatric social work, clinical social work, addiction and substance use, PTSD, and trauma.
Outside the classroom: I spend my time re-watching Severance, cooking, going on hikes, going to the beach, and talking with friends.

Therapeutic Recreations Intern

Atlantic Adult Day Center

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025
Research Assistant

RWJBarnabas Behavioral Health Center, Rutgers

May 2025 – Apr 2026
Research Assistant Coordinator

TIP Research Lab, University of Toronto

Oct 2023 – Apr 2024
Call Room Representative

HD Water NJ

May 2023 – Aug 2023
Private Tutor

Montville Township High School

Jan 2022 – Jun 2022

Patient Care Volunteer Improved the patient experience through emotional support, addressing comfort needs, and assisting hospital staff with non-clinical tasks at an admin unit. Fostered an additional dimension of care with compassion and attending to patients individually.

RWJBarnabas Health

Jan 2025 – Present
Memory Care Volunteer Visited a senior living community weekly and brightened the days of Alzheimer’s patients and provided regular companionship to residents facing social isolation. Created a bond with patients through games, positive conversations, stories, crafts, and helping during meal time.

National Alzheimer’s Buddies, Rutgers

Oct 2024 – Apr 2025
Health & Well-Being Living Learning Community Collaborated with University of Toronto faculty and students to foster a mindful atmosphere on campus. Attended workshops and created projects to better the mental health of students at the university.

University of Toronto

Sep 2022 – Apr 2024