Samia McEachin

smceachin@uga.edu | (804) 241-7452

105 Rushin Dr., Athens GA 30605 | 10604 Lillian Ct., Glen Allen VA 23059

EDUCATION
The University of Georgia (May 2018)
Health Promotion and Behavior B.S.H.P.
Cumulative GPA: 3.82/4.00
University of Oxford Study Abroad (May 2015-June 2015)
Biomedical Ethics (PHIL 3220) with Dr. Hannah Pickard at All Souls College

HONORS, AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

University of Georgia Foundation Fellowship (August 2014-May 2018)
Four-year scholarship program within the University of Georgia Honors Program
that includes a stipend covering cost of attendance, individual travel-study grants,
spring group travel-study, research and academic conference grants, and a
post-first-year study abroad program in Oxford, UK
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (August 2015-Present)
Multidisciplinary collegiate honor society which recognizes academic excellence
in higher education and promotes community service to others
Deans List (Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016)
GPA greater than or equal to 3.50/4.00 with 12 or more credit hours

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Student Volunteer in Dr. Cathleen Crowells Biomechanics Lab (August 2015-May 2016)
Facilitated data collection of injury surveillance in relation to practice field
Characteristics at the University of Georgia

WORK EXPERIENCE
VCU Health System Summer Student Worker, Rehabilitation Department (May 2016-August 2016)
Worked with hospital administrators and inpatient Physical and Occupational
Therapists, as well as worked in the VCUH Stony Point outpatient clinic in
Richmond, Virginia

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

UGA Office of Institutional Diversity Leaders Engaged in Affirming Diversity Fellowship (September 2016-Present)
Enhanced leadership competencies, explored various facets of diversity, and exhibited
knowledge of diversity and inclusion leadership as part of the inaugural Leaders
Engaged in Affirming Diversity Fellowship (L.E.A.D.) year-long program
University of Georgia Womens Club Ultimate Frisbee (October 2015-Present)
Acted as a member of the womens ultimate frisbee team, through which players
represent the University of Georgia in tournaments across the country
Oasis Catlico Santa Rafaela (September 2016-March 2017)
Gained cultural awareness and teaching skills as a tutor for the afterschool program
for Latino children from Pre-K to fourth grade in the Pinewood community in North
Athens, GA, which is comprised of immigrant and low income families
Whatever It Takes at UGA (January 2015-May 2016)
Mentored elementary-aged students from around Athens-Clarke County in an effort to
encourage post-secondary school enrollment options
University of Georgia Black Affairs Council (BAC) (September 2014-May 2016)
Attended meetings twice monthly, organized and participated in campus events
including Caf Soul and the annual Unity Ball
CrossOver Healthcare Ministry (June 2013-August 2013)
Worked at CrossOver free clinic in Richmond, VA as a volunteer; prepared patient
charts, scheduled appointments, and transferred charts from written to digital format