Ananya Gera
Group Facilitator at The South Asian Awareness Network- Claim this Profile
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The South Asian Awareness Network
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Facilitator
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Oct 2023 - Present
Lead discussions at annual SAAN Conference surrounding the social justice topics that are presented on Participate in bi-weekly meetings to develop flash facilitation skills and practice group dialogue
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SEAS Volunteer
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Oct 2023 - Present
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Wolverine Support Network
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United States
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Strategic Management Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Committee Co-Lead
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Director of Marketing and Design
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Mar 2023 - Present
Execute overall WSN marketing plan, operating all social media accounts including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Design & distribute marketing materials, such as sweatshirts, flyers, stickers, and tote bags Recruit membership via tabling and outreach events, focusing on expanding the WSN community
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Voices Committee Member
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Jan 2023 - Present
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Utilize different forms of multimedia storytelling, such as a podcast, blog, and newsletter, to open up mental health dialogue across campus Bring awareness to different topics within the mental health field and uplift the voices of those who are underrepresented
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Group Facilitator
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Nov 2022 - Present
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Facilitate hour-long weekly groups with 5-10 students, creating a space where members are free to talk about any topic, forging new bonds among otherwise separate students and improving mental health of group members Participate in weekly leader meetings, receiving training in mental health counseling, suicide prevention, cultural sensitivity, and mindfulness practices, learning how to deal with serious mental health issues directly and how attitudes towards mental health vary in people of… Show more Facilitate hour-long weekly groups with 5-10 students, creating a space where members are free to talk about any topic, forging new bonds among otherwise separate students and improving mental health of group members Participate in weekly leader meetings, receiving training in mental health counseling, suicide prevention, cultural sensitivity, and mindfulness practices, learning how to deal with serious mental health issues directly and how attitudes towards mental health vary in people of different racial, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds
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The Michigan Daily
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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The Statement Columnist
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Apr 2023 - Present
Write 1200-1600 creative non-fiction pieces utilizing personal narratives and investigative journalism to explore themes that relate to University of Michigan students and the Ann Arbor community
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Michigan in Color Columnist
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May 2023 - Aug 2023
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Union Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Medical Scribe
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Michigan Global Surgery Student Alliance
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Committee Member
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Jan 2023 - Present
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Learn about how global surgery fits into public health around the world and use this information to educate others about global health, including innovations and barriers to certain resources Successfully organized and managed the 400+ attendee National Global Surgery Innovation Conference Market the national conference to a wide audience through filming and editing speaker videos, creating graphics, and updating different social media pages, such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
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Undergraduate Researcher - Koschmann Lab
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Aug 2022 - Present
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Studying External Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) expression in brainstem and thalamus diffuse midline gliomas in relation to a drug, ONC201, utilizing cryostat-cut sections, immunohistochemistry, and image analysis on confocal microscope Adept at processing and analyzing primary human patient tumors, human organoids, and rodent brains to assess pediatric oncology, biology, and therapeutics Developed a detailed understanding of how a research environment is conducted, including how to… Show more Studying External Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) expression in brainstem and thalamus diffuse midline gliomas in relation to a drug, ONC201, utilizing cryostat-cut sections, immunohistochemistry, and image analysis on confocal microscope Adept at processing and analyzing primary human patient tumors, human organoids, and rodent brains to assess pediatric oncology, biology, and therapeutics Developed a detailed understanding of how a research environment is conducted, including how to interact with a variety of people from many backgrounds, communicate research, and keep a lab notebook Show less
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The South Asian Awareness Network
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Organizing and Relations Task Force Member
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Aug 2022 - Apr 2023
Plan dialogues and workshops that explore intersectional identities and encourage collective action across the U-M community Make social justice knowledge and awareness more accessible to students
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Medical Transcriptionist
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States Transcribed notes into the online medical platform used by the physicians Roomed patients and interacted with them in a professional environment as a caregiver Learned about different afflictions affecting local population, especially due to COVID-19, and the different methods physicians use to combat these afflictions
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STAND: The Student-led Movement to End Mass Atrocities.
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Social Media Coordinator
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Aug 2019 - Apr 2022
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States Aided in the development of the Global Fragility Act and the Youth, Peace, and Security Act through a social media campaign; this act passed Created engaging digital graphics, such as infographics or call-in scripts, that were shared with STAND’s constituency to make political involvement more appealing Managed all digital media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, working to educate our following on Conflict Areas and increasing our presence within the social media… Show more Aided in the development of the Global Fragility Act and the Youth, Peace, and Security Act through a social media campaign; this act passed Created engaging digital graphics, such as infographics or call-in scripts, that were shared with STAND’s constituency to make political involvement more appealing Managed all digital media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, working to educate our following on Conflict Areas and increasing our presence within the social media world Focused on grassroots lobbying, educating my community about Conflict Areas and what we can do to help within these situations through awareness events attended by approximately 200 students from neighboring schools and universities Show less
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Writer
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Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States Wrote political articles and lists about certain topics to assist the younger generation in learning and staying educated about the political climate throughout the nation and the world
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Together We Remember
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Action Network Co-Founder
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Apr 2020 - Nov 2020
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States Established a platform for students across the globe who want to make “never again” a reality; “never again” pertains to the education of the public about genocide and the prevention of genocide through the lessons taught by the past Developed the first TWR 24 Hour Global Vigil during April 30th, 2020 to commemorate victims of identity-based violence Reviewed applications for the next cycle of TWR YAN Fellows
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Education
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University of Michigan
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Terre Haute South Vigo High School
High School Diploma, 3.98/4.00