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Portrait of Kelvin Okello

Honor Society® member

Kelvin Okello

Associate/Stylist at Express

  • Penn State College Of Medicine
  • bioengineering, mathematics, immunology and infectious diseases, biochemistry and molecular biology (minor)
  • Class of 2017
  • USA

Member since July 2017

About

Kelvin is a Kenyan born and raised citizen who resides in the United States as a graduate student and teacher. He is creative and possess exceptional critical thinking skills. He is fluent in four languages, and brings a positive aura to those around him. He has experience working with teams, leading projects, and bringing new ideas to light. He has excellent communication skills, well-spoken during presentations, and a passion for the work he does.

Education

  • Harvard University

    medicine

    2018

  • Oxford University

    Economics

    2017

  • Temple University

    bioengineering, mathematics, immunology and infectious diseases, biochemistry and molecular biology (minor)

    2014 – 2017

  • Lehigh Carbon Community College

    General Studies, Engineering

    2012 – 2017

Honors and awards

  • Presidential Scholarship

    Given to student from underrepresented communities looking to attend four year college

  • Legacy Scholarship

    Given to students who attend same college as a parent or family member

  • Stem Scholarship

    Given to stuendent who pursue a degree in the STEM field.

  • Honor Scholar Scholarship

    Given to student in the honors program entering with a 3.0 gpa or higher

Goals and interests

Career goal

Teaching and Research

Graduate school interests

University of Colorado, Boulder. Harvard University. Temple University. Oxford University.

Outside the classroom

Ultimate Frisbee, Music, Prosthesis Research, Styling, Long-boarding, Traveling, Photography

Experience

  • Associate/Stylist

    Express

    Sep 2017 – Nov 2017

  • Optometrist/Optician Apprentice

    Vision Masters

    Jun 2017 – Jun 2018

  • Founder

    Spence-Ochia Foundation

    Feb 2017 – Jan 2021

  • Substitute teacher

    Charter Schools

    Nov 2016 – Jun 2018

  • Tutor/Head Mentor/Associate Academic Advisor

    Temple University

    Jun 2015 – Mar 2017

Volunteering

  • Sabbath Teacher

    Allentown Seventh-Day Adventist

    Jun 2011 – Dec 2017

Languages

  • English (US) Fluent
  • English (UK) Fluent

Additional information

  • National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

  • Biomedical Engineering Society(BMES)

  • Theta Tau

  • Mu Alpha Theta