Karenna Aparece
Co-Director of Communications for Asian American Policy Union at University of Maryland School of Public Policy- Claim this Profile
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LinkedInJun, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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University of Maryland School of Public Policy
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Director of Communications for Asian American Policy Union
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Aug 2023 - Present
- Coordinated social media posts, event photography, and photo and video editing - Developed semester social media posting schedule - Collaborated with other campus organizations, such as Students for Justice in Palestine and the School of Public Policy, to co-host events such as lectures, teach-ins, and fundraisers - Created original weekly content, including three event flyers, two newsletters, and an Instagram takeover - Coordinated social media posts, event photography, and photo and video editing - Developed semester social media posting schedule - Collaborated with other campus organizations, such as Students for Justice in Palestine and the School of Public Policy, to co-host events such as lectures, teach-ins, and fundraisers - Created original weekly content, including three event flyers, two newsletters, and an Instagram takeover
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UMD Fellows Program
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Fellow: Economic Diplomacy Concentration
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Aug 2023 - Present
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La Voz Latina Central
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Political Reporter
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May 2023 - Present
- Authored and edited an original article in Spanish on the experiences of queer Latino students at the University of Maryland, "Orgullo Latino: La celebración del Mes de Herencia Hispana y el Mes de la Historia LGBTQ+" - Interviewed three students through unstructured interviews asking four questions about their beliefs and thoughts as a queer Latino student
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Photographer
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May 2023 - Present
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UMD Club Boxing
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Vice President
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Dec 2022 - Present
- Created and led practice plans - Coordinated with Club Sports Office, coaches, and other executive board members to run practice, manage the club budget, order merchandise, and fundraise - Organized annual collegiate boxing invitational, reaching out to and coordinating with 10+ universities from across the nation - Assisted with organizing lodging arrangements for visiting university boxing teams
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Social Event and Social Media Chair
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Dec 2021 - Dec 2022
- Planned and coordinated club social events - Created and photographed Instagram posts to promote club publicity
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KA Photography
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College Park, MD
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Freelance Photographer
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Nov 2022 - Present
- Independently photographed sports and formal events - Edited photographs - Independently photographed sports and formal events - Edited photographs
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Office of Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy [MICA]
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Organizing Student Intern for LGBTQ+ Involvement
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Aug 2022 - Present
- Managed social event and program planning and dissemination of LGBTQ+ initiatives on campus - Marketed LGBTQ+ initiatives on social media, MICA website, and e-newsletters - Facilitated monthly committee meetings in preparation of campus-wide celebration of Pride Month - Communicated and collaborated with mentors, faculty, graduate coordinators, and other student leaders to plan and disseminate programming - Served as student-lead on an interactive art project, "Voices of Pride",… Show more - Managed social event and program planning and dissemination of LGBTQ+ initiatives on campus - Marketed LGBTQ+ initiatives on social media, MICA website, and e-newsletters - Facilitated monthly committee meetings in preparation of campus-wide celebration of Pride Month - Communicated and collaborated with mentors, faculty, graduate coordinators, and other student leaders to plan and disseminate programming - Served as student-lead on an interactive art project, "Voices of Pride", and queer BIPOC+ student social event, "Queer Colors" - Assisted with opening the office, answering phone calls, and responding to student inquiries at the front desk Show less - Managed social event and program planning and dissemination of LGBTQ+ initiatives on campus - Marketed LGBTQ+ initiatives on social media, MICA website, and e-newsletters - Facilitated monthly committee meetings in preparation of campus-wide celebration of Pride Month - Communicated and collaborated with mentors, faculty, graduate coordinators, and other student leaders to plan and disseminate programming - Served as student-lead on an interactive art project, "Voices of Pride",… Show more - Managed social event and program planning and dissemination of LGBTQ+ initiatives on campus - Marketed LGBTQ+ initiatives on social media, MICA website, and e-newsletters - Facilitated monthly committee meetings in preparation of campus-wide celebration of Pride Month - Communicated and collaborated with mentors, faculty, graduate coordinators, and other student leaders to plan and disseminate programming - Served as student-lead on an interactive art project, "Voices of Pride", and queer BIPOC+ student social event, "Queer Colors" - Assisted with opening the office, answering phone calls, and responding to student inquiries at the front desk Show less
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University Recreation & Wellness (RecWell)
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Weight/Fitness Staff
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May 2022 - Present
- Monitored up to 70 patrons' safety in weight and fitness areas - Cleaned and maintained equipment - Provided timely and friendly customer service - Monitored up to 70 patrons' safety in weight and fitness areas - Cleaned and maintained equipment - Provided timely and friendly customer service
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Advisory Board Member
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Jun 2022 - Present
- Oversaw the current executive board - Mentored members of the executive board
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President
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May 2021 - Jun 2022
- Planned and scheduled weekly ice sessions for team practices - Budgeted $25,000 for competitions, ice time, and travel - Registered team for competitions - Created itineraries and managed team travel for competitions
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University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Impact Consulting Fellow for The Greater Cumberland Committee
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Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
Ten-week consulting fellowship in partnership with the University of Maryland, College Park, and The Greater Cumberland Committee, a regional non-profit focused on economic development, infrastructure, and workforce development in Allegany and Garrett Counties (MD), Somerset and Bedford Counties (PA), and Mineral County (WV). - Conducted research on small-medium enterprises (SMEs) and regional state and local nonprofits in rural Maryland - Conducted client interviews on desired outcomes,… Show more Ten-week consulting fellowship in partnership with the University of Maryland, College Park, and The Greater Cumberland Committee, a regional non-profit focused on economic development, infrastructure, and workforce development in Allegany and Garrett Counties (MD), Somerset and Bedford Counties (PA), and Mineral County (WV). - Conducted research on small-medium enterprises (SMEs) and regional state and local nonprofits in rural Maryland - Conducted client interviews on desired outcomes, methods of action, and clientele targeting - Attended weekly meetings with consulting team and with the client Show less Ten-week consulting fellowship in partnership with the University of Maryland, College Park, and The Greater Cumberland Committee, a regional non-profit focused on economic development, infrastructure, and workforce development in Allegany and Garrett Counties (MD), Somerset and Bedford Counties (PA), and Mineral County (WV). - Conducted research on small-medium enterprises (SMEs) and regional state and local nonprofits in rural Maryland - Conducted client interviews on desired outcomes,… Show more Ten-week consulting fellowship in partnership with the University of Maryland, College Park, and The Greater Cumberland Committee, a regional non-profit focused on economic development, infrastructure, and workforce development in Allegany and Garrett Counties (MD), Somerset and Bedford Counties (PA), and Mineral County (WV). - Conducted research on small-medium enterprises (SMEs) and regional state and local nonprofits in rural Maryland - Conducted client interviews on desired outcomes, methods of action, and clientele targeting - Attended weekly meetings with consulting team and with the client Show less
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Public Health Beyond Borders
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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Apr 2021 - May 2023
- Led and planned club events, socials, and general body and weekly meetings - Oversaw and communicated with a team of 10+ club mentors, project leaders, and student organizers - Managed club publicity
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Member
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Aug 2020 - Apr 2021
- Created health interventions and presentations with project teams in weekly meetings
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Intern
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Nov 2020 - Feb 2021
- Created a proposal slideshow requesting the nonprofit organization status of PHBB and the proposal of PHBB to become a national organization with chapters at various universities across the U.S.
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University of Maryland School of Public Health
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern at Padres Preparados, Jóvenes Saludables
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Jun 2022 - Dec 2022
- Conducted research and literature reviews on mental health in Honduran youth and train-the-trainer (TTT) teaching models - Wrote a grant proposal for a TTT program in rural Honduras - Translated the grant and interviews between English and Spanish - Conducted research and literature reviews on mental health in Honduran youth and train-the-trainer (TTT) teaching models - Wrote a grant proposal for a TTT program in rural Honduras - Translated the grant and interviews between English and Spanish
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The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
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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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Research Assistant
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Jun 2021 - Apr 2022
- Qualitatively coded and transcribed audio recordings of interviews of healthcare providers discussing substance abuse and mental health treatment and protocol - Qualitatively coded and transcribed audio recordings of interviews of healthcare providers discussing substance abuse and mental health treatment and protocol
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Pekara Bakery
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff
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Dec 2020 - Aug 2021
- Served customers in a friendly and timely manner - Cleaned and maintained behind-counter area - Opened and closed store as needed - Served customers in a friendly and timely manner - Cleaned and maintained behind-counter area - Opened and closed store as needed
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MobileMED
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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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Intern
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
- Data entry and cleanup - Reached out to local organizations with clients who may have an interest in partnering with MobileMed - Organized and updated volunteer and staff profiles - Data entry and cleanup - Reached out to local organizations with clients who may have an interest in partnering with MobileMed - Organized and updated volunteer and staff profiles
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The Charmery
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Counter Staff
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May 2019 - Sep 2019
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Education
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University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology -
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics -
Maryvale Preparatory School