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Cara Paolicelli
Summer Internship with special needs population at ARC of Orange
- University Of North Carolina At Wilmington
- Public Health
- Class of 2018
- Wilmington, North Carolina
Member since June 2016
About
My name is Cara Paolicelli and I am a rising junior at University North Carolina Wilmington, studying Public Health and Policy. As a result of a scholarship offering I spent spring semester 2016 at George Washington University and participated in their Political Leadership Program, serving as an intern with Senator Patty Murray, D-Washington. I am from Chapel Hill, NC, a 2014 graduate of Carrboro High School. I live and work in Wilmington and also spend time at my father's home in Leland and my mother's Chapel Hill residence. I've participated in community theater, band (flute), volleyball and love to travel. I have participated in many events in Chapel Hill, due to my mother's role in tourism; and I've enjoyed many meetings of Italian-related associations due to my father's published work and speaking engagements on Italy. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunities to learn about community relations through my mother; and Italian literature through my father.
Education
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George Washington University
Political Leadership Scholarship Semester
2016
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University of North Carolina Wilmington
Public Health and Political Science
2014 – 2016
Honors and awards
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Dean’s List for the College of Health and Human Services at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
For academic performance during fall semester 2015
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American Indian College Fun KAVKA Scholarship
Academic Excellence
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GWU Political Leadership Scholarship
Spring semester 2016 study in Washington D.C.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My goal is to continue my education and seek an MPH, with an emphasis in special populations. I hope to work with marginalized or indigenous populations, improving healthcare outcomes through education and outreach. I am part Native American and I have an interest in working with tribal communities to enhance understanding of higher education opportunities available to Indian Country in order to improve health and reduce risk. I have a special affinity for children and hope to work domestically, or abroad, in helping communities have greater access to healthcare and education.
- Graduate school interests
Masters of Public Health is my eventuality and hope.
- Outside the classroom
Music, Flute, Community Theater, Acapella, Vocals, Writing, Childcare, Travel, Reading.
Experience
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Summer Internship with special needs population
ARC of Orange
Jun 2016 – Aug 2016
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Childcare Camp Assistant
Wilmington Athletic Club
Jan 2015 – Jan 2016
Volunteering
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Outreach Mission Trip, Washington DC Homeless Shelter
Community Church, Chapel Hill
Jun 2013
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Outreach Mission Trip, New Orleans
Community Church, Chapel Hill
May 2012
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
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