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;<big>Name</big>:<big>Kirsten "Ella" Green</big>;<big>School (Cohort)</big>:<big>University of North Florida (2024 cohort)</big>;<big>Majoring in</big>:<big>Behavioral Neuroscience</big>;<big>Country</big>:<big>United States</big>;<big>Email</big>:<big>[[Special:EmailUser/Kirstene1959]]</big>
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==<big>Bio</big>==<big>20-year-old Hicks Honors student, Kirsten "Ella" Green, was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL , Ella discovered a passion early passions for pediatrics and alongside a love deep appreciation for readingnovels, writingpoems and songs, and expressing herself through music. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of North Florida, she is driven by the aspiration to become a pediatrician and is committed to pursuing medical school. Her desire to positively impact children's lives fuels this ambition.</big>
Previous roles as a Volunteer Coordinator and Extended Day Teacher, combined with her current positions as a Peer Career Coach and Co-facilitator for the classes "Selfie in Society" and "Design Thinking" have developed her interpersonal skills and highlighted the value of collaboration. These experiences have also solidified her perspective that cultivating lasting connections with others is a key motivation behind her educational goals and her desire to contribute to a positive change in the world around her.
With a commitment <big>Reading novels allows her to explore diverse narratives and perspectives, allowing her to empathize with diverse experiences that guides her compassionate outlook on life. Writing poems and songs provides an escape to lifelong learning engage in clear communication and a intent creative expression, values she embraces in day-to contribute -day interactions. And expressing herself through researchmusic, innovationas a universal language, allows Ella to understand and creativityconnect with emotions on a deeper level, Ella actively welcomes new opportunities for growthfurther shaping her empathetic approach to others. This connection between her passions and her core beliefs fuels her aspiration to become a pediatrician.</big>
==Achievements==
UIF Fellow (2025)
Co-Facilitator for "Selfie & Society" <big>Driven by this aspiration, she is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of North Florida, Ella's aspiration to become a pediatrician fuels her academic pursuits and "Design Thinking" (2024-present)commitment to medical school. Her desire to positively impact children's lives fuels this ambition.</big>
Design Thinking for Good Vice President (2024-present)
Hicks Honors Fellows Award (2024)<big>Ella's dedication to service and mentorship is evident in her previous roles as a Volunteer Coordinator and Extended Day Teacher, as well as her current engagement as a Peer Career Coach and Co-facilitator. As a Volunteer Coordinator, she demonstrated leadership by organizing volunteer groups at the TIAA Bank Field concession stands, successfully raising over $7,000 for the George Foundation for Sight Restoration, an organization providing free eye surgeries for those in need. In her role as an Extended Day Teacher, Ella gained valuable insights into the social and emotional development of young children while cultivating supportive relationships with 20 third-grade students by assisting with homework, designing engaging activities, and navigating conflicts, a process that further solidified her passion for working with this age group.</big>
Deans List Spring 2024
Hicks Honors College member (2023<big>Currently, as a Peer Career Coach, she empowers fellow college students in their career development, by providing guidance on resume building, interview skills, professionalism, and digital identity. As a Co-present)facilitator, she contributes to innovative learning experiences by co-teaching diverse student groups in courses such as "Selfie in Society" and "Design Thinking". These multifaceted experiences have sharpened her interpersonal skills and emphasized the power of collaboration. Ultimately, these roles have solidified Ella's belief that building meaningful connections is a key motivation behind her educational aspirations and her overall desire to contribute positively to the world.</big>
<big>With a strong commitment to lifelong learning and a passion to contribute through research, innovation, and creative endeavors, Ella actively seeks and welcomes new opportunities for personal and professional growth.</big> ==<big>Achievements</big>==<big>UIF Fellow (2025)</big> <big>Co-Facilitator for "Selfie & Society" and "Design Thinking" (2024-present)</big> <big>Design Thinking for Good Vice President (2024-present)</big> <big>Hicks Honors Fellows Award (2024)</big> <big>Deans List Spring 2024</big> <big>Hicks Honors College member (2023-present)</big> ==<big>Social media profilesMedia Profiles</big>==<big>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-e-green1128/</big> <big>snapchat: ella2195</big>
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