Honor Society® member
Kayla Johnson
residential assistant at Fostered a welcoming and inclusive community by organizing events and activities that encourage student interaction. Built professional relationships with campus staff, faculty, and student leaders. Applied conflict-resolution, organizational, and time-management skills to balance academic and RA responsibilities.
- Biology Pre-Health
- Class of 2026
- lithonia, Georgia
Member since March 2025
About
As a first-generation college student, I am deeply passionate about pursuing a career as a wildlife conservationist and pediatric oncologist, while simultaneously developing a sustainable natural hair care business. Eager to gain hands-on research experience, I am committed to pursuing a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology while enhancing my exposure to the health field. I am also dedicated to improving my communication, social, and environmental advocacy skills, with the ultimate goal of making a meaningful impact in both the health and beauty industries.
Education
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Alabama State University
Biology Pre Health
2022 – 2026
Honors and awards
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scholarship
Dell Scholar 2022
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national society of leadership and success
Active Member since 2023
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leadership award
Atlanta-Journalist Constitution Cup winner 2022
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scholarship
5 Strong Scholar 2022
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dean's list
3x Deans List
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Pediatric Oncologist
Wildlife Conservationist- Graduate school interests
PhD Cancer Biology or PhD Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Outside the classroom
Dance, Painting, Poetry and Natural Hair TikTok Influencer
Experience
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residential assistant
Fostered a welcoming and inclusive community by organizing events and activities that encourage student interaction. Built professional relationships with campus staff, faculty, and student leaders. Applied conflict-resolution, organizational, and time-management skills to balance academic and RA responsibilities.
Jul 2024 – Apr 2026
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work study
Alabama State University- Research Lab Learning and developing new ways to treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria stemming from Gonorrhea. Gained exposure to various lab materials and tools, as well as their functions. Assisted in organizing and handling lab materials in a safe and efficient manner. Shadowed graduate research students and Ph.D. professors, contributing to research projects.
Jul 2022 – Apr 2026
Volunteering
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Helped Associate Professor of Biology, Dr. Ting Lee, conduct a protein chromatography experiment for high school students touring ASU. Provided underrepresented students with opportunities to learn lab techniques at the collegiate level.
Research Lab Teacher’s Assistant at ASU Research Lab
Nov 2023
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Participated in a 4-mile walk in honor of African women who walk 4 miles to find clean drinking water. Helped raise $50,000 for a water well project in Tanzania.
Walk For Water fundraiser | Peace Baptist Church
Sep 2023
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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