Miwa Davis

Curated weekly lesson plans for beginner-adult figure skating classes, incorporating beginner moves, hockey skills, and games. Led weekly group warm-ups for 20+ advanced skaters and coached/choreographed show numbers for Princeton University skating lessons.

Announced competitions for the Columbus Figure Skating Club.

Provided assistance as a nursing home assistant at Middleton Nursing Home.

Represented the U.S. in solo ice dance competitions at national and international levels. Earned a U.S. Figure Skating gold medal and reached U.S. national solo ice dance finals.

Provided basic translation and interpretation between Japanese and English to support communication between teachers and students. Assisted during class sessions to ensure smooth educational experiences for grades 1–7.

Taught English and World Culture lessons incorporating games and interactive dances for up to 20 students per class. Promoted cross-cultural understanding and language skills in an inclusive environment for young learners.

Supported hypothesis-driven immunology research with hands-on molecular and cellular techniques. Performed experiments including tissue processing, primary cell culture, blotting, plasmid mini/midi preps, flow cytometry (FACS), and recombinant plasmid construction.

Engaged with college-level coursework in molecular biology, genetic engineering, organic chemistry, public health, and bioethics with physician researchers. Produced a 10+ page research paper on Japanese Encephalitis pathophysiology and biomarkers and presented it to program and healthcare professionals.

Competed in statewide science-based tournaments including Microbe Mission, Anatomy, Disease Detectives, Environmental Chemistry, and Astronomy. Won the 2024 Disease Detectives event and contributed to the team’s regional victory in 2024.

Helped build community among mixed-race students by designing, planning, and facilitating cultural and social events. Managed secretary responsibilities including meeting notes, email communication, and scheduling, coordinating with the executive board.

Represented and advocated for Black first-year students through community-building events. Coordinated logistics, booked venues, managed budgets, and oversaw food and supply orders in collaboration with the BSU executive board.

Served on the Whitman College leadership board to support residential community-building. Planned and executed study breaks and social events by coordinating logistics and budgeting, and contributed to a civic engagement committee promoting volunteer opportunities.

Volunteered with Princeton Special Olympics skating classes. Led one-hour private figure skating lessons to athletes enrolled in NJ Special Olympics.

Served as team captain for the Columbus High School competition team and led the group to gold in the High Team Maneuver event.

Completed 30+ observation hours in a clinical setting, gaining exposure to patient relations and surgical techniques through interventional pulmonary care. Observed alongside doctors of dental surgery and clinicians at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

Represented junior skaters to the senior board by organizing club-wide events and volunteering opportunities.

Pursuing an A.B. (Bachelor of Arts) at Princeton University with studies in Economics, Anthropology, and Finance, starting Aug 2025.