Aalishba Ahmad
Undergraduate Student Researcher at School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Community Health Student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
As a student studying Community Health (concentration in Health Planning & Administration) and Business on a pre-medical track, I consider myself open to studying all impactful aspects in healthcare. I am passionate about both prevention and treatment in the health field, hoping to complete graduate studies in Public Health and/or Health Administration, as well as later pursuing a Medical Doctorate. I aspire to be on the frontlines, as well as foster change in administrative levels of hospitals and clinics to bring an end to health inequity.
School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
https://www.linkedin.com/company/socialwork-illinois
Undergraduate Student Researcher
Illinois Youth Survey at the Center of Prevention Research and Development
• Analyze youth alcohol & drug usage, as well as student lifestyle data
• Conduct research and outreach across Illinois, highlighting administrative communication, data analytics, and marketing
• Work to provide scientific estimates for health and social indicators
• Create white papers, infographics, and other informational handouts that educate diverse populations on health and social disparities
• Interact, complete tasks for, and attend meetings with different governmental departments of Illinois, such as the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois Department of Human Services
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McKinley Health Center
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President of Special Populations Wellness Peers
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McKinley Health Center
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mckinley-health-center
Student Health Educator
Under Health Education Unit
• Created health awareness, while forming a space to discuss and analyze inequity within healthcare and lifestyles
• Produced health education materials and resources 
• Chosen to analyze and compile data from McKinley Health Center, in order to better understand demographics and outreach of those receiving resources or healthcare
Urbana-Champaign Area
McKinley Health Center
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mckinley-health-center
Health Resource Center Assistant
At McKinley Health Center and Illini Union Health Resource Center
• Assisted with packaging, safe keeping, and transfer of cold packs, wound packs, and contraceptives
• Distributed over the counter medications and health education materials to students campus wide
Urbana-Champaign Area
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Avicenna Community Health Center
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Asst. Clinic Manager
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Avicenna Community Health Center
https://www.linkedin.com/company/avicenna-community-health-center
Vice President
Avicenna Community Health Center Student Initiative at UIUC
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Avicenna Community Health Center
https://www.linkedin.com/company/avicenna-community-health-center
Medical Scribe & Intake Volunteer
• Obtained vital signs and health histories of patients
• Scribed for the provider
• Worked to help provide holistic care for under and uninsured patients
Champaign, Illinois, United States
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Avicenna Community Health Center
https://www.linkedin.com/company/avicenna-community-health-center
Speaker Chair
Avicenna Community Health Center Student Initiative at UIUC
• Interacted with professionals in the health field through requesting mentorship
• Fundraised to aid the Avicenna Community Health Center provide healthcare and walk-in clinical care
Pakistani Students Association at UIUC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistani-students-association-at-uiuc
President
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Pakistani Students Association at UIUC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pakistani-students-association-at-uiuc
Secretary
• Fundraised for different social and economic crisis, especially tailoring to those in Pakistan
• Marketed advertisements and events for students, and sent professional weekly emails
• Providing home away from home for students through cultural inclusivity and awareness
• Started initiative on interfaith relations and minority persecution awareness in Pakistan, through fundraising and informational events
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Pakistani Students Association at UIUC
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Freshman Representative and Outreach Officer
• Invited and welcomed first year students to learn about the organization
• Attended outreach and unity events with the Asian American Cultural Center
• Created events centering around Pakistani culture
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Future Healthcare Executives
https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-health-care-executives
Vice President of Academic & Professional Development
• Search and distribute advice for members that improves their studies and/or professionalism
• Lead the Professional Committee in conducting professional development workshops for members
• Responsible for recording notes and constructing recap emails of all presentations for members
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Bioacoustics Research Lab Intern
• Studied the interaction of ultrasound with biological materials
• Managed reference scans & created analytical spreadsheets on phantom calibrations
• Observed other research labs; interacted with head researchers & professors
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area
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Community Health: Health Planning & Administration, Business Minor
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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High School Diploma
Visitation School
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Future Health Care Executives
Member
• Professional club for students looking to pursue a career in specifically health administration
• Exposing self to the health care field through guest speakers and networking, in order to prepare for a career in healthcare
Phi Delta Epsilon IL Beta Chapter
Member
• Medical fraternity focusing on philanthropy for the Children's Miracle Network and the Urbana-Champaign community
• Strived for better professional skills, leadership, and outreach through volunteering to the Champaign-Urbana community
Joanne M. and Charles M. Carraway Scholarship
College of Applied Health Sciences
Scholarship for students, in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health who show academic merit and professional promise
Bailey Scholar
YMCA
Granted $3000 in scholarship funds from the YMCA at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in recognition of leadership in service and activism
Dean’s List
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Fall 2020 & Fall 2021
The Impact of Volunteering at a Free Clinic on a Student’s Outlook on Holistic Medicine
The purpose of this study is to assess the impacts of the Intake Volunteer experience, at Avicenna Community Health Center, on a student’s outlook on holistic medicine. Holistic medicine is the approach of considering the whole person – mind, body, spirit, and emotions – while providing medicine and treatment.
The poster was presented at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Undergraduate Research Symposium in April 2021.
Crisis Text Line
https://www.linkedin.com/company/crisistextline
Crisis Counselor
• Support those of diverse backgrounds on difficulties surrounding mental health, bullying, self-harm, abuse, and more
• Collaborate on problem-solving with individuals seeking counseling
• Respond to high risk situations by active listening, risk assessment, and safety planning
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Health
Carle Health
https://www.linkedin.com/company/carle-foundation-hospital
Carle Ambassador
• Greet individuals entering the hospital
• Transport and guide patients and visitors to numerous areas of the hospital, through wheelchair use and also accompaniment
• Complete deliveries to different rooms, units, and departments of the hospital 
• Tend to patients and visitors needs, as well as aid staff in other duties
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Health
Special Populations Student Health Concerns Committee
Co President
Poverty Alleviation
Jeremiah Program
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Childcare Volunteer
• Caretaker for the children of Jeremiah, while mothers attend work, school, Life Skills classes, and Resident Council meetings
• Assisted the goal of ending the cycle of poverty for single mothers and the children two generations at a time by work in fundraising galas
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Children
ASCENSION CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL
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Classroom Assistant and Tutor
• Assisted teachers in maintaining classroom, coursework, and aiding students
• Worked with students of diverse backgrounds, with a large majority in need of additional financial, social, & academic support
• Northside Achievement Zone Latchkey After-School Supervisor & Tutor (2019); End Achievement Gap & generational poverty
• Reading Partners Volunteer (2017); Reading session partner to help improve students reading and language skills
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Stand for Syria
Founder
• Self-created nonprofit organization in which designed t-shirts were sold to raise money
• Donated to help build hospitals, as well as aid those in war affected areas of Syria
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Gia Enblom
Student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL
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Nikitha Haridas
Undergraduate Student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Naperville, IL
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Emily Rose Mielke
Student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana-Champaign Area
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Lucca Ammann
Student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Winnetka, IL
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Allison Kojima
Chemical Engineer at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Greater Seattle Area
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Angelina Hwang
Pre-PA student at the University of Illinois majoring in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences and minoring in Psychology
Champaign, IL
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Genesis Rivera
Student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Greater Chicago Area
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Anne Tang
Student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Chicago, IL
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Monika Liszka
University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic Volunteer at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Greater Chicago Area
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Zander Leja
PharmD Student at University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL
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Juan Valdez
Rehabilitation Technician at Impact Physical Therapy
Urbana-Champaign Area
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Navya Mohlajee
Incoming Medical Student
Greater Chicago Area
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Grace Borkowski
Master’s Student | University of Illinois College of Medicine
Park Ridge, IL
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Javier Frausto
Optician Intern at Illini Eyecare | Vice President at University of Illinois Optometry Club | Brother of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.
Greater Chicago Area
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Gary Mei
Student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Chicago, IL
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Christine Williams
Student at The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Greater Chicago Area
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Amber Redmond
Medical Assistant, with a passion for health care and medicine, with a promising future as a Physician Assistant. I am experienced in team-based care and performing medical and administrative tasks.
Greater Chicago Area
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Emma Liechty
Senior Clinical Veterinarian at Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
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Carey Jones
Lead Animal Health Technician at Northwestern University
Steger, IL
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Special Populations Students Health Concerns Committee Alumni Network
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Intercollegiate Medical Research Journal Club (IMRJC)
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Visitation School Alumnae
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