Jaclyn Giovinazzo is a senior at West Chester University majoring in Chemistry-Biology with a 3.97 GPA. She has received numerous academic honors and scholarships for her outstanding performance. Her extensive involvement in community service, leadership positions, and extracurricular activities demonstrate her passion for helping others and improving her community.

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ACADEMICS
West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA
Anticipated Graduation: May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry-Biology; Minor in Applied Ethics B
West Chester University’s Honors College; Pre-Medical Program
Cumulative G.P.A: 3.97 - Summa CumLaude
AWARDS AND HONORS
2016 SummerPASSHE Honors International Scholars Study Program, Scholarship Recipient,May 2016
 Selected for academic achievement and service to the Honors College to travel to Spain and backpack across the
El Camino De Santiago, a Medieval Pilgrimage
Omicron Delta Kappa National Honors Society, Member, Fall 2015- Present
 Honorary recognition awarded to Juniors and Seniors for leadership and service
Dr. & Mrs. Charles S. Swope Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2015- Present
 Earned scholarship for scholastic achievement, community involvement and service, and exhibiting leadership
and citizenship skills through active engagement on campus
Student Leader Dinner at Tanglewood, hosted by President Greg R. Weisenstein, Attendee, Fall 2014
 Acknowledging leadership in a Community Service Organization
Board of Governors Scholarship,Scholarship Recipient, 2013- Present
 Earned scholarship for active involvement in extra-curricular activities and displaying leadership, volunteerism,
creativity, appreciation for diversity, fostering a spirit of inclusion, and academic excellence.
College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s List,Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015,Fall 2015
 Earned for demonstrating academic excellence and achieving a semester grade point average of 3.67 or higher.
Honors College Deans List, Fall 2013, Spring 2014,Fall 2014,Spring 2015, Fall 2015
 Earned for demonstrating academic excellence and achieving a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher.
Donna Carney Service Award,Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014,Spring 2015, Fall 2015
 West Chester University Honors Student Association Award for completing at least 30 hours of service in a
semester
SCHOLARLYACTIVITES AND AFFILIATIONS
West Chester University’s 29th
Annual State Farm® Student Leadership Experience, Attendee, Spring 2015
 Developing critical professional, organizational, and leadership skills
“Your Leadership Story” Women’s Leadership Conference at West ChesterUniversity, Attendee,Fall 2015
Women Leading Up Series, Attended Attitude of Gratitude, Fall 2015
 Women Leading Up is a series of programs which connect women on campus to gain knowledge about issues
surrounding leadership and women in today’s society and develop skills to be a strong and effective leader.
Philanthropy and Service Chair Retreat, invited by West Chester’sService-Learning and Volunteer Programs,Attendee,
Fall 2014
 Developing critical networking, organizational, and leadership skills to implement and plan service events
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND CO-CURRICULAR INVOLVMENT
Global Brigades of West Chester University, Spring 2016- Present
 Global Brigades is an international organization that works to improve the quality of life in rural areas of
Honduras, Panama,Nicaragua, Ghana. Our chapter focuses on providing medical and dental care to these rural
communities and provides fundraising efforts for necessary supplies.
West Chester University’s Women’sLacrosse Club,January 2015- Present

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 Capitalizing on my communicative strengths as well as my optimistic and compassionate personality, in order to
lead and motivate others towards achieving collective success
Honors Student Association, 2013- Present
Community Service Chair of the HonorsStudent Association, Fall 2014- Present
 Effectively organize and implement community service goals, enhancing H.S.A and the West Chester Community
 Diligently maintain a running log of members’ service hours
 Celebrate a sustained commitment to service and others by distributing Donna Carney Service Awards to Seniors
and Donna Carney Service Certificates to members completing at least 30 hours of community service throughout
the semester
 Utilize my organizational and communication skills to plan, coordinate and facilitate community service
opportunities such as:
o Friends Association Canned Food Drive:
over 1,300 items collected, via collection bins
in residence halls and neighborhood
collections, and donated to the friends
associated
o Safe Harbor Canned Food Drive in Fall 2014:
over 900 items collected and donated
o Game Night at the Friends Association
o Volunteer Fair
o Unite-for-HER Pink Game (T-Shirt sales and
donation collection)
o Brandywine Conservancy Tree Planting
o Chester County Heart Walk
o Good Cause Café
o Adopt-A-Block (a commitment of 2 times a
month)
o Hickman Fall Clean-up
o Hanging of The Greens (2013, 2014, 2015)
o Delivering Thanksgiving Day Dinners for the
Friends Association
o Sleep-Out for Homelessness
o Volunteers for the West Chester Friend
Schools’ Fall Fair
o MLK Day of Service
o ConKerr Cancer Sewing Day
o Play 4 Kay
o Relay for Life (2014, 2015, 2016 Team
Captain)
o Coordinating Red Cross Blood Drive
Volunteers
Fundraising Committee Member, 2013-2014 and Spring 2016
 Date Auction planning and preparation; devoted leadership and organizational efforts to help raise $2,300 for
Bringing Hope Home in 2014 and $1,700 to Aid to South Africa in 2016
 Member of the “Food and Decorations” committee for the 2016 Date Auction
Community Service Committee Member, 2013-2014
Housing Committee, 2013-2014
 Exploring my passion for sustainability while promoting recycling and sustainable practices in student housing
Dance for A Chance Committee, Fall 2013
 Planning and fundraising for a 12 hour dance-a-thon; utilized my creative skills to help raise funds for a
designated charity
West Chester University’s Pre-Medical Club,2013-Spring 2015
 Further strengthening my knowledge of the medical field, professionalism, and leadership through attending
informational sessions
 Attend various community service events, which further encompasses my passion for helping others
VOLUNTEERISM:
OVER 330 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AT WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY SINCE FALL 2013
Chester County Hospital Gala Volunteer, 2015
Paoli Hospital, Main Line HealthCare, Volunteer, February 2015- December 2015
 Transport patients with a friendly, caring and attentive demeanor while employing personable skills to add value
to their experience.
 Utilizing my inquisitive disposition to gain insight into a field dedicated to improving lives and enriching society.

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 A weekly commitment of 4 hours
Manna on Main Street, Non-Profit Organization,Soup Kitchen and Pantry Volunteer, 2014 – Spring 2015
 Dedicating time to end hunger in the North Penn region by providing necessary services to those in need
Walton Farm Elementary,North Penn School District, Volunteerfor Lorraine Dancer,Teacher, 2003-fall 2015
 Provide assistance with various classroom associated tasks while remaining eager to help as needed
Aid to South Africa, Volunteer, 2013-Present
 Fundraised and volunteered for the annual Aid to South Africa event benefitting South African children in need,
and helping to promote awareness for HIV/AIDS victims, the orphaned, and the hungry.
Adopt-A-Block, Bi-monthly Volunteer, 2013-Present
 Promote environmentalism and enhance the West Chester community by cleaning up the streets
Aids Walk/Run Philly, October 2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
College Settlement of Philadelphia and Henry J. & Willemina B. Kuhn Day Camp, Counter Aid, June 2014 – Present
 Responsible for serving and preparing food at a non-profit camp for children while and enthusiastically helping
out where needed
Private Elderly Caretaker, Barbara Dauphnee,2012 – Present
 Provide necessary services for Barbara Dauphnee,an elderly amputee woman, such as facilitating self-care,home
cleanings,laundry, as well as many other daily tasks.
 Acting upon my civic responsibility to respond and provide assistance for those in need
SPECIAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS
LGBTQA Ally, Fall 2015- Present
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Certification, Fall 2014- Present
 Distributed from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Extramural Research for completing a training
course in “Protecting Human Research Participants”
Computer Literacy Skills
Inquisitive and Detail-Oriented
REFERENCES
Available upon request