Isabella Acuña 530 W 17th Street

Houston, TX 77008
(713) 933-9188
isabella.acuna530@gmail.com

INTERNSHIPS EDUCATION
Planned Parenthood Internship 2017 - Present Houston Academy for International
Public Affairs intern. Lead coordination in organizing various grassroots projects, Studies, Early College High School
assisting in the development and implementation of strategies to recruit, educate, August 2014 - Present GPA: 4.2
and mobilize the activists in the community. Support with phone programs, recruit Houston Community College
and train volunteers, staff outreach events, input and track departmental data. August 2014 - Present GPA: 3.6
Mickey Leland Kibbutzim Internship 2017 - Present
Year long program with seminars on Israeli life, including a month spent in Israel to HONORS
experience kibbutz living and Israeli way of life. Volunteered at schools, youth
centers and kibbutz farms. Toured and hiked holy sites and ruins, visited museums. Dean’s List, HCC, 2017
Vice President HAIS Chapter
Wendy Davis Battleground Texas Fellowship 2014 National Honor Society, 2017
Campaign Fellow for Texas gubernatorial campaign. Planned and participated in
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
phone banks, block walks, voter registration drives, team planning meetings, and
2016
social media. Organized Women for Wendy strategy and rally events. Youngest full
time summer intern working for Wendy Davis Battleground Texas. National Honor Society, 2016
OneGoal, 2016
ACTIVE VOLUNTEER WORK Rice University Young Owls
Planned Parenthood teenReach Advocate 2017 - Present Leadership Program, 2016
Trained peer health educator for comprehensive sex education. Lead, assist, and MD Anderson Hospital Short Term
participate in classes and groups for community based education emphasizing Education Program (STEP), 2015
accurate sexual health information. Duke University Talent
Identification Program (TIP), 2012
AVID Mentor Tutor 2017 - Present
Advancement Via Individual Determination peer mentor and tutor focusing on
improving both school attendance and academic performance. Offer support and COMMUNITY SERVICE
constructive feedback to help and motivate mentees through weekly tutorials. Houston HERO

Houston Food Bank Leadership Program 2016 – Present Hens for Homes
Student Hero duties include training and supervising groups of community Meals on Wheels
volunteers of all ages in various projects, explain and demonstrate work detail, Wildlife Center of Texas
greet volunteers, answer questions. Committed to volunteer at least 50 hours a
semester assisting paid Houston Food Bank employees. Chevron Houston Marathon
Bernie Sanders for President
Houston Women’s Clinic 2015 - Present
Support with patient and non-patient care. Assist and escort patients, answer non- League of United Latin Citizens
medical questions. Recruit and train new volunteers. Plan and participate in social National Organization for Women
media posts. Trained in de-escalation techniques and strategies. People for the Ethical Treatment of
Animals
EXPERIENCE
Isabella’s Care Services 2010 - Present CERTIFICATION
Owner and operator of a service business specializing in plant care, babysitting,
Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar
and pet sitting. Recruit, maintain and service client needs.
CPR AED adult, child, and infant
Chantal Cookware Seasonal - 2012, 2013 Texas Driver License
Chantal Warehouse Sale. Greeted customers, assisted with cookware selection. Registered voter
Mad Hatter Arts Camp Summer 2013 Microsoft Office Specialist Excel
Camp counselor. Assisted and supervised campers daily with art, games, projects.