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Portrait of Emani Conn

Honor Society® member

Emani Conn

  • chemical engineering
  • Class of 2029
  • Louisville, KY

Member since May 2026

About

I am a proactive and results-driven Chemical Engineering student with a robust background in IT support, technical instruction, and community program management. I am dedicated to leveraging scientific innovation and complex problem-solving to address community-centric challenges. I possess a proven track record of leadership through service, combining hands-on technical expertise with a passion for empowering underserved youth through STEM education.

Education

  • University of Louisville

    Chemical Engineering

    2025 – Present

  • Central High Magnet Career Academy

    Dentistry

    2016 – 2020

Honors and awards

  • dean's list

    I made the dean's list during my first year (2025) at the University of Louisville

  • comptia a+ certified

    I earned my CompTIA A+ certification in August of 2025 before beginning school to support my entreprenueral endeavors in technology

  • honor roll

    I consistently made honor roll while in high school at Central High Magnet Career Academy

Goals and interests

Outside the classroom

Studying and working on technology, gaming, serving at my church, and traveling.

Experience

  • Site Director

    Directed daily operations for the after-school site, managing staff leadership and program evaluation to optimize educational outcomes for local youth. Oversaw administrative compliance, including student records and safety protocols, to ensure a high-quality supportive environment.

    Oct 2024 – May 2025

  • Technology Instructor

    Develop and deliver technical instruction in coding, robotics, Virtual Reality (VR), and digital literacy to help bridge the technological divide for youth. Simplify complex emerging technologies into accessible curricula that engage students through hands-on STEM experimentation and creative exploration of tech tools.

    Jan 2023 – Dec 2025

  • Computer IT Support & Teaching Assistant

    Successfully managed and maintained Dremel Digilab and MakerBot 3D printers, using TinkerCAD for custom project designs and performing advanced hardware troubleshooting. Led and organized a student-driven technical support team, empowering students to identify and resolve IT infrastructure issues throughout the school. Integrated modern technology into classroom environments for over 100 students while ensuring the security and confidentiality of digital student records. Facilitated effective classroom management and provided individualized mentoring to help accelerate student understanding of core scientific and mathematical concepts.

    Aug 2022 – May 2025

  • Program Assistant

    I ensured a consistent level of service for over two years by coordinating program initiatives, events, and community communications. I developed comprehensive educational materials and established a trusting relationship with students to promote long-term positive learning outcomes. Additionally, I provided specialized grant writing assistance to secure essential funding and resources.

    Aug 2022 – Oct 2024

Volunteering

  • Treasurer, Assisted with finance management;Program Assistant, Worked directly with founder to facilitate programming to serve the youth in our community.

    Kingdom Elevation Ministries

    Nov 2025 – Jul 2026

  • Youth Ministry Leader & Head of Media Team

    First Congregational Methodist Church

    Jan 2024 – Jul 2026

  • L.O.V.E. Walk Outreach Participant, For one day we walked the streets of different neighborhoods each year and offered help through clothing, food, resources, etc. We handed out gift cards and info about our benevolence fund for the community, we prayed for people and invited them to connect with us through our community outreach programs.

    New Day Ministries

    Jun 2022 – May 2025

  • Food Server, Assisted in preparing and handing out meals during dinner giveaways for the community

    Sheryl Fox Ministries

    Jan 2019 – Jul 2026

Additional information

  • University of Louisville

  • Kingdom Elevation Ministries

  • honor society