Aryana Suhartono

Led a 12-member creative team as AMP Coordinator (2022–2024), managing design, social media, and videography strategies to drive fundraising campaigns raising <$78,000 annually. Directed volunteer engagement and outreach initiatives as 2024–2025 Volunteer Coordinator, strengthening participation through events and communications between general volunteers and executive leadership.

Led weekly review sessions and provided one-on-one mentoring to support student mastery of biochemistry, adapting explanations to diverse learning styles and liaising with faculty to advocate for student needs. Served as Lead TA for microbiology lab, mentoring students in lab techniques, guiding experimental design, grading assignments, and coordinating with faculty and staff to maintain a safe, e

Communicated and recorded patient intake, vitals, and medical history to providers and care teams. Coordinated procedure and visit logistics, including scheduling visits, referrals, medication refills, and maintaining and analyzing lab and medication records.

Conducted literature reviews and qualitative analysis on culturally competent, community-based mental health care, focusing on African American and AAPI populations. Coded data for 4 clinical psychology studies and led outreach to clinics, schools, and organizations to support inclusive participant recruitment.

Developed and published culturally responsive mental health curricula and BIPOC-specific resource pages for the Rice Wellbeing Center website, enhancing access to care for 10,000+ university affiliates. Led outreach campaign on Asian American mental health, collaborating with 3 student organizations to disseminate AAPI-centered services, media, and educational materials to over 1,600 students.

Trained and supervised 4–6 volunteers/shift, providing instruction on patient-centered communication, SDoH screening, and resource referral in an emergency care setting. Coordinated community outreach initiatives, organizing neighborhood health fairs in Bellaire and expanding volunteer involvement beyond hospital-based programs.

Directed a 20-member student team, leading campus-wide mental health initiatives and outreach programming. Coordinated annual Mental Health Awareness Week, engaging 200+ students through panels, art exhibits, open mic nights, and events that elevated student mental health narratives.

Designed and led a 9-week educational curriculum on migrant mental health as Co-Site Leader for an Alternative Spring Break program, guiding a cohort of 9 students through topics on mental health policy, community initiatives, and structural barriers to care. Coordinated partnerships with 9 community organizations across Houston and Austin to facilitate student engagement in outreach, advocacy, an

Grade: 3.97

Activities and societies: Bill Wilson Grant Winner (2025), Brelsford Award (2025), Morty Rich Scholarship Winner (2023)

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, achieving a GPA of 3.97. Minored in Anthropology and Medical Humanities, demonstrating a broad interdisciplinary understanding. Recognized with multiple honors including Phi Beta Kappa and the President’s Honor Roll.