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Natalie Pena

Chicago

Summary

Proactive and ambitious community leader with experience. Handles administrative tasks while being part of the community. Successful in event planning, and trained in leadership and active listening.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Leader

Bank Of America Student Leaders Program
Chicago
04.2025 - Current
  • Selected as one of 300 students nationwide for a highly competitive leadership program.
  • Complete a paid nonprofit internship and attend the national leadership summit in Washington, D.C.

Scholar

Chicago Scholars
01.2024 - 01.2029
  • Engaged in college readiness workshops and participated in mentorship programs to support academic growth

Vice-President

National Honor Society
Chicago
01.2024 - 06.2025
  • Led service initiatives, including a school-wide fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, creating cultural events, and hosting multiple food drives.

Student Representative

District Student Voice Committee
Chicago
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • Facilitated citywide discussions on educational equity, contributing to a five-year strategic plan for Chicago Public Schools.
  • Maintained accurate records of all interactions between students and school representatives.

Competitive Debater

Chicago Debate League
Chicago
08.2023 - 06.2025
  • I competed in city-wide debate tournaments, honing my persuasive speaking and critical thinking skills.
  • Created compelling rebuttals to opposing teams' claims in preparation for competitive debates.

Student Representative

TRIO Upward Bound (Roosevelt University)
Chicago
08.2021 - 06.2025
  • Advocated for first-generation students, represented my cohort at the TRIO South Carolina Leadership Conference.
  • Participated in college prep workshops and leadership initiatives

Team Captain

Varsity Basketball
Chicago
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Led team practices and games, fostering teamwork and discipline, while mentoring younger players.

Volunteer

Feed My Starving Children Organization
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Packed nutritious meals for underserved communities, contributing to global hunger relief efforts

Lead Community Organizer

Mikva Challenge Foundation
Chicago
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Organized a community table event on affordable housing, engaging city officials and students in policy discussions.
  • Selected to attend networking events to promote our cause and initiatives.

Campaign Intern

True Star Media: Digital Marketing Internship
Chicago
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed and learned how to create a campaign called ChangeChi.
  • Promoted awareness about gun violence in Chicago by sharing daily posts, articles, and short videos.

Neuroscience Researcher

University Of Chicago Neuroscience Fellowship
Chicago
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • I conducted neuroscience research, presented findings to graduate students, and developed a PIVR system to collect data.
  • Integrated computer science into neuroscience studies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Joh Hancock College Preparatory High School
5437 W 64th Pl, Chicago, IL 60638
06-2025

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Public speaking
  • Team collaboration
  • Community outreach
  • Critical thinking
  • Community advocate
  • Spanish fluency
  • Team leadership

Timeline

Community Leader

Bank Of America Student Leaders Program
04.2025 - Current

Lead Community Organizer

Mikva Challenge Foundation
06.2024 - 08.2024

Scholar

Chicago Scholars
01.2024 - 01.2029

Vice-President

National Honor Society
01.2024 - 06.2025

Team Captain

Varsity Basketball
11.2023 - 01.2025

Student Representative

District Student Voice Committee
08.2023 - 06.2025

Competitive Debater

Chicago Debate League
08.2023 - 06.2025

Campaign Intern

True Star Media: Digital Marketing Internship
11.2022 - 05.2023

Neuroscience Researcher

University Of Chicago Neuroscience Fellowship
05.2022 - 07.2022

Student Representative

TRIO Upward Bound (Roosevelt University)
08.2021 - 06.2025

Volunteer

Feed My Starving Children Organization
01.2021 - 01.2025

High School Diploma -

Joh Hancock College Preparatory High School

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