Elizabeth Thomason
@elizabeththomason
Honors criminal justice student with strong communication, leadership, and community-focused experience.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an honors Criminal Justice student at the University of Colorado Denver with a background in community service, youth education, and journalism. I bring hands-on experience managing groups, lesson planning, and clear written and verbal communication developed through roles as a fellow, coach, volunteer, and journalist.
My work history includes directing student service programming, advocating for undocumented students as a student senator, and reporting on community events. I have led youth programs—managing classrooms and after-school groups—while maintaining attention to detail and safety through certifications like CPR.
I am driven by community impact, attention to detail, and effective advocacy. I combine interpersonal skills, bilingual ability in Dutch and English, and practical leadership experience to contribute to organizations focused on education, social services, and community engagement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head Chess Coach
The Knight School
Jul 2025 - Present (2 months)
Coached after-school groups on chess strategy and fundamentals, fostering an energetic learning environment and improving students' game skills.
Volunteer
Denver Rescue Mission
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Supported kitchen operations by washing dishes and coordinating with volunteer staff to maintain cleanliness and service efficiency for guests.
KYR Senator
Student Government
Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)
Advocated for undocumented students on campus and researched immigration policy to support students navigating legal and political challenges.
Director, SSRC
Student Government
Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)
Coordinated with student service leaders to plan presentations and advised weekly senate meetings on student fee allocations, advocating for student wellbeing.
SGA Volunteer
The University of Colorado Denver SGA
Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)
Participated in community-strengthening activities including marches for racial equality and distributing supplies to individuals experiencing homelessness.
Journalist
The Mountain Ear
Jul 2023 - Aug 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Interviewed community members and reported events with engaging writing, producing articles that informed local readers and supported community engagement.
Professional Cleaner
AirBNClean
Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Performed cleaning of residential and vacation homes with strong attention to detail and consistent turnaround times, ensuring high guest satisfaction and property readiness.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UDUniversity of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
2024 -
Enrolled in the Honors program studying Criminal Justice starting in August 2024.
Gilpin County Undivided High School
High School Diploma, High School
2020 - 2024
Grade: 3.3 GPA
Graduated high school with a 3.3 GPA and completed four AP courses including AP Literature, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, and AP Biology.
Stanislas Dalton Delft
High School Study Abroad, High School
2022 - 2023
Grade: 3.5 GPA
Completed a junior year abroad in Delft and finished the year with a 3.5 GPA.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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