Tina Colaco
@tinacolaco
Dedicated health science student passionate about mental health advocacy.
What I'm looking for
As a health science student at Wilfrid Laurier University, I have dedicated my academic and extracurricular efforts to advancing mental health awareness and improving community health practices. With a GPA of 3.9, I have excelled academically while gaining practical experience as a Research Assistant, where I contributed to significant research projects focused on knowledge translation in community-driven settings.
My leadership roles as Co-Founder and President of Circulating the Heart and Limitless have allowed me to organize impactful health campaigns and workshops, reaching hundreds of participants and fostering a supportive environment for mental health discussions. I am passionate about advocating for student voices and enhancing the academic experience through my work as a Health Science Representative and Youth Facilitator.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Youth Facilitator
The New Mentality
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)
Facilitated workshops advocating for mental health, engaging over 200 participants and amplifying youth voices.
Medical Assistant
Waterloo Walk-In Clinic
Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Maintained patient data accuracy, collected vital signs and medical histories, and performed basic laboratory tasks.
Youth Ambassador
Cam’s Kids Foundation
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Fostered safe spaces for mental health discussions and organized national wellness events for students.
Founder and President
Limitless
Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Established a self-improvement club, coordinating tasks and achieving over 400 social media followers in 3 months.
Tutor
Self Employed
Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Provided personalized tutoring sessions, leading to a 15% improvement in student grades and assisting with post-secondary applications.
Co-Founder and President
Circulating the Heart
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)
Organized mental health speaker panels and campaigns, increasing club participation by 27% and reaching 298 participants.
Health Science Representative
Faculty of Science Divisional Council
Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year)
Advocated for Health Science students, engaging in discussions to enhance academic experiences and collecting feedback on concerns.
Research Assistant
Wilfrid Laurier University
Apr 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Assisted in developing knowledge translation practices in community-driven research. Conducted literature reviews and managed large datasets for bibliometric analysis and scoping reviews.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Health Science, Health Science
2021 - 2025
Grade: 3.9/4.0
Activities and societies: Involved in various leadership roles including Co-Founder and President of Circulating the Heart, and Health Science Representative on the Faculty of Science Divisional Council. Engaged in community-driven research and mental health advocacy.
Pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science with a focus on health-related research and community health initiatives. Achieved a GPA of 3.9/4.0, demonstrating strong academic performance and commitment to the field.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Website
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