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Lillian Padgett

@lillianpadgett

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Public health student focused on community outreach, research, and volunteer coordination.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a community-focused public health role that combines outreach, education, and research with opportunities for program coordination and measurable impact.

I am a dedicated public health and international studies student with hands-on experience in health promotion, community outreach, and research. I maintain a 3.9 GPA, participate in the Honors College, and have received university research and departmental grants.

My campus roles include Health Promotion Peer Educator, Honors College Peer Mentor, Research Assistant, and Peer Navigator, where I deliver presentations, provide one-on-one support, and assist patrons with library services. I have contributed to research projects on healthtech in Cambodia and the impacts of USAID funding cuts.

Off-campus, I serve as a Volunteer Coordinator Intern with the International Rescue Committee and as a Services for Older Refugees intern, managing client case records, conducting outreach, and supporting onboarding and volunteer supervision. I also collaborate with the American Heart Association on advocacy and health education initiatives.

I bring bilingual capabilities (Spanish fluent, French intermediate), certifications in BLS CPR and seizure first aid, and strong technical and organizational skills. I seek roles where I can apply community health education, program coordination, and research to improve public health outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Volunteer Coordinator Intern

Current

International Rescue Committee

Mar 2025 - Present (6 months)

Supported recruitment, screening, training, supervision, and data management for volunteers and interns; coordinated onboarding/offboarding and liaised with program managers to match volunteers to program needs.

Volunteer Management Onboarding Data Management Screening Training Program Support

Current

Southeastern Advocacy Committee Member

Current

American Heart Association

Feb 2025 - Present (7 months)

Collaborated with grassroots representatives and legislators to support heart-health policy initiatives and distributed education materials while promoting CPR certification and first-aid awareness.

Advocacy CPR Training Promotion Stakeholder Engagement Community Outreach

Current

Research Assistant

Current

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Jan 2025 - Present (8 months)

Supported faculty research on healthtech impacts in Cambodia and analyzed effects of USAID funding cuts on communicable disease response, contributing to literature reviews and data synthesis under a FYRE grant.

Public Health Research literature review Data Analysis Qualitative Research Report Writing

Current

Health Promotion Peer Educator

Current

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Facilitate interactive presentations and one-on-one sessions on mental health, nutrition, sleep hygiene, sexual health, and substance use across campus, increasing student awareness of Student Health Center services.

Health Education Public Speaking Mental Health Promotion Facilitation

Current

Peer Navigator

Current

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Assisted library patrons with checkouts, interlibrary loans, resource location, and referrals to campus services while providing general campus information and directions.

Customer Service Library Services Resource Navigation Interlibrary Loan Data Entry Communication

Honors College Peer Mentor

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Apr 2025 - Dec 2025 (8 months)

Mentored 25 freshmen in a mindfulness seminar to help acclimate students to college life, manage academics, and connect them with employment, volunteer, and Honors College opportunities.

Mentoring Academic Advising Student Engagement Mindfulness Education Communication Onboarding Time Management

Services for Older Refugees Intern

International Rescue Committee

May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)

Assisted caseworker in providing individualized case management to 100+ clients, maintained client records across platforms, and conducted outreach calls to monitor progress and resource utilization.

Case Management Documentation Communication Multitasking

Contract Tutor

Pear Deck Learning

Nov 2024 - Mar 2025 (4 months)

Provided remote K-12 tutoring in social studies subjects including World History, American History, Civics, Government, and Geography.

World History American History Civics Lesson planning

Peer Tutor

Topsail High School

Oct 2022 - May 2024 (1 year 7 months)

Tutored high school students across English, Math, Chemistry, Physical and Biological Sciences, History, Civics, and Spanish, supporting course-specific learning for multiple semesters.

Peer Tutoring English Instruction Science Tutoring Spanish Lesson Adaptation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Arts, Public Health; International Studies

Grade: 3.9/4.0

Activities and societies: Amnesty International at UNCW (Founder & Co-President), Pre-Med Club (Secretary), Honors Scholars Association (VP), First-Year Research Program, English Language Center Conversation Partner, MentorCHHS Program

Pursuing dual degrees: Bachelor of Science in Public Health (pre-clinical) and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with minors in Biology and Psychology; maintaining a 3.9 GPA and active in Honors College and undergraduate research.