Governess Simpson

September 2019 - Present: General Member May 2020 - Present: Treasurer Gopher Barbell is the premiere powerlifting/olympic weightlifting sport club on campus. We host weekly meetings where we have workshops on how to improve form, as well as general nutrition and weightlifting practices. We also have lifting sessions as a team multiple times a week and travel to local/regional/national competitions. As the Treasurer, my role is to maintain and organize the internal and external financial… Show more

September 2019 - Present: General Member May 2020 - Present: Treasurer Gopher Barbell is the premiere powerlifting/olympic weightlifting sport club on campus. We host weekly meetings where we have workshops on how to improve form, as well as general nutrition and weightlifting practices. We also have lifting sessions as a team multiple times a week and travel to local/regional/national competitions. As the Treasurer, my role is to maintain and organize the internal and external financial structure of the club. Show less

August 2019 - April 2020: Finalist May 2020 - Present; Fellow "Code2040 is a nonprofit activating, connecting, and mobilizing the largest racial equity community in tech to dismantle the structural barriers that prevent the full participation and leadership of Black and Latinx technologists in the innovation economy." Reference: http://www.code2040.org/ http://www.code2040.org/fellows-program As a result of COVID-19, the fellowship program has been extended to all… Show more

August 2019 - April 2020: Finalist May 2020 - Present; Fellow "Code2040 is a nonprofit activating, connecting, and mobilizing the largest racial equity community in tech to dismantle the structural barriers that prevent the full participation and leadership of Black and Latinx technologists in the innovation economy." Reference: http://www.code2040.org/ http://www.code2040.org/fellows-program As a result of COVID-19, the fellowship program has been extended to all finalists, regardless of whether we are interning at CODE2040's partner companies. "The Fellows Program is an intensive career accelerator for Black and Latinx college and graduate-level computer science students. For 9 weeks between June and August, you’ll intern at a top tech company and engage in racial equity advocacy work. You’ll participate in a series of learning experiences designed to give you the tools and resources you need to navigate the tech industry, build a lasting career, and advocate for yourself and your community." Show less

July 2019 - Present: Fellow May 2020 - Present: Summer Cohort Leader "This year-long program runs from August to August every year and is designed to complement a student's academics offering opportunities for educational programming, industry exploration, networking, peer coaching, mentoring with industry leaders, and the potential for a summer internship or full-time job with one of Rewriting the Code’s growing list of partner companies." Reference: https://rewritingthecode.org/fellowship/… Show more

July 2019 - Present: Fellow May 2020 - Present: Summer Cohort Leader "This year-long program runs from August to August every year and is designed to complement a student's academics offering opportunities for educational programming, industry exploration, networking, peer coaching, mentoring with industry leaders, and the potential for a summer internship or full-time job with one of Rewriting the Code’s growing list of partner companies." Reference: https://rewritingthecode.org/fellowship/ As a cohort leader, I coordinate weekly hang-outs with 3-4 other RTC women, ranging from social engagements to professional development. Show less

May 2019 - January 2020: Vice President of Marketing The National Organization for Business and Engineering is a student group that exposes students to potential career paths that lie in the intersection of business/management and engineering/technology. Reference: https://www.nobeminnesota.org/ As the VP of Marketing, I was in charge of updating and maintaining the group's website, running a small committee of students interested in the role, and working on/delegating tasks pertaining to… Show more

May 2019 - January 2020: Vice President of Marketing The National Organization for Business and Engineering is a student group that exposes students to potential career paths that lie in the intersection of business/management and engineering/technology. Reference: https://www.nobeminnesota.org/ As the VP of Marketing, I was in charge of updating and maintaining the group's website, running a small committee of students interested in the role, and working on/delegating tasks pertaining to graphic design and social media handling. Show less

April 2019 - April 2020: Webmaster, Historian, Rush Chair April 2020 - Present: Secretary (Executive Board) Kappa Eta Kappa (Beta Chapter) is a professional engineering fraternity at the University of Minnesota. Reference: http://khkbeta.org/ Rush Chair: I assisted with recruitment efforts for new members at the fraternity. Historian: I collected/took photos of various events in our fraternity, and created an end-of-year memory book. Webmaster: I was in charge of the maintenance of the… Show more

April 2019 - April 2020: Webmaster, Historian, Rush Chair April 2020 - Present: Secretary (Executive Board) Kappa Eta Kappa (Beta Chapter) is a professional engineering fraternity at the University of Minnesota. Reference: http://khkbeta.org/ Rush Chair: I assisted with recruitment efforts for new members at the fraternity. Historian: I collected/took photos of various events in our fraternity, and created an end-of-year memory book. Webmaster: I was in charge of the maintenance of the website (HTML/CSS/Javascript) As the Secretary, I serve on the executive board. I keep track of the minutes during meeting, am in charge of the jewelry, and contribute toward making critical decisions of the fraternity. Show less

February 2019 - April 2020: Analyst February 2019 - April 2020: Vice President of Information Technology and Operations April 2020 - Present: Director "Atland Ventures is a student-run Venture Capital firm managed by students of the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. The organization counts on the support of the Twin Cities’ most experienced venture capitalists and on the thought leadership of University of Minnesota professors." "Atland Ventures aims to foster the entrepreneurial… Show more

February 2019 - April 2020: Analyst February 2019 - April 2020: Vice President of Information Technology and Operations April 2020 - Present: Director "Atland Ventures is a student-run Venture Capital firm managed by students of the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. The organization counts on the support of the Twin Cities’ most experienced venture capitalists and on the thought leadership of University of Minnesota professors." "Atland Ventures aims to foster the entrepreneurial development of the Minnesota community by funding and supporting early stage companies that leverage disruptive technologies, while providing our students with a real-world experience in Venture Capital." Reference: http://atlandventures.com/about/ Analyst: I worked on a small team performing due diligence on start-up companies to evaluate their investment potential, as well as contribute to large-group discussions on whether the fund should invest. VP of IT/Operations: I led a small task force and delegated tasks pertaining to the structure/design of the website, technical equipment, marketing design, and apparel. As a Director, I will lead a diligence team throughout the year to bring potential companies to the fund that we deem as "high-potential". Show less

September 2018 - Present: General Member "NSBE’s mission is "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community." Reference: https://www.nsbeumn.com/ As a general member, I attended bi-weekly meetings and workshops/networking events hosted by industry experts.

July 2018 - December 2018: Research and Data Team Member January 2019 - October 2019: Research and Data Team Lead July 2020 - Present: Health and Wellness Committee Director The Minnesota Student Association is the undergraduate student government. Reference: https://www.msa.umn.edu/ On the Research and Data Team (R&D), I formulated questions (based on various team's initiatives) to place on surveys, distribute those surveys to the entirety of the student body (four times a year), analyze… Show more

July 2018 - December 2018: Research and Data Team Member January 2019 - October 2019: Research and Data Team Lead July 2020 - Present: Health and Wellness Committee Director The Minnesota Student Association is the undergraduate student government. Reference: https://www.msa.umn.edu/ On the Research and Data Team (R&D), I formulated questions (based on various team's initiatives) to place on surveys, distribute those surveys to the entirety of the student body (four times a year), analyze the results of the survey, and present our findings to administration. As the team lead, I delegated said tasks and acted as the point person for any areas of inquiry in this process. As the Health and Wellness Committee Director, I will bee running a committee focused on running events and initiatives focused on improving the wellbeing of students on-campus. Show less

"The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is an initiative funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF grant #1712619) which is intended to double the number of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students receiving baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period." Reference: https://northstarstem.org/ As a scholar, I participate in academic, personal, research-based, and… Show more

"The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) is an initiative funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF grant #1712619) which is intended to double the number of African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students receiving baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period." Reference: https://northstarstem.org/ As a scholar, I participate in academic, personal, research-based, and professional workshops each semester, as well as engage in the STEM community with fellow students. Show less

"President's Emerging Scholars (PES) is an educational opportunity program that supports high-achieving, historically underserved students in their pursuit of a bachelor's degree at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities." Reference: https://prezscholars.umn.edu/ This student organization provides mentorship opportunities for incoming freshman students from historically underrepresented communities, and opportunities to form communities with other scholars from their shared college.

Selected as 1 of 20 students to participate in the President's Distinguished Faculty Mentorship Program, which connects high-achieving incoming freshman with faculty members for mentorship, guidance, and research opportunities.

Leadership Retreat - Participated in a three-day leadership program consisting of students from both the College of Science and Engineering and the Carlson School of Management. - Explored and challenged viewpoints in creating community, impact, core values and beliefs, leadership in and outside the classroom, collaboration, and reflection.

"180 Degrees Consulting’s Minnesota branch strives to bring together highly motivated and creative students to provide tangible and sustainable solutions for nonprofits and socially conscious clients." Reference: https://180dc.org/branch/minnesota/ Throughout the semester, I led a small team of consultants in a partnership with a national non-profit. We were invited by the non-profit's president to present the findings of my team's consulting work to the entire national board regarding… Show more

"180 Degrees Consulting’s Minnesota branch strives to bring together highly motivated and creative students to provide tangible and sustainable solutions for nonprofits and socially conscious clients." Reference: https://180dc.org/branch/minnesota/ Throughout the semester, I led a small team of consultants in a partnership with a national non-profit. We were invited by the non-profit's president to present the findings of my team's consulting work to the entire national board regarding improving their information and data management process. Show less

May 2018 - May 2019: Media Editor May 2019 - October 2019: Managing Editor "The Minnesota Undergraduate Research & Academic Journal (MURAJ) engages undergraduate students across the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in the collaborative and educational process of assembling an academic journal that celebrates the breadth and depth of innovative thinking among undergraduate students." Reference: https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/muraj/index - Media Editor: I was in charge of formatting… Show more

May 2018 - May 2019: Media Editor May 2019 - October 2019: Managing Editor "The Minnesota Undergraduate Research & Academic Journal (MURAJ) engages undergraduate students across the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in the collaborative and educational process of assembling an academic journal that celebrates the breadth and depth of innovative thinking among undergraduate students." Reference: https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/muraj/index - Media Editor: I was in charge of formatting the research papers/publications for the final release, as well as creating graphic designs for social media purposes (Photoshop, InDesign) - Managing Editor: I assisted in creating the training and recruitment strategy for reviews of the publication (left the role early due to academic/personal reasons). Show less

The American Medical Student Association is a student group that provides academic, social, professional, and altruistic experiences/opportunities for students wanting to attend medical school. I was selected (after an interview process) to serve as 1 of 2 committee members for the Volunteer Director (who served on the executive board). My role was to assist the Volunteer Director with creating, organizing, and maintaining volunteer events for students.

The Association for Computing Machinery - Women's Chapter promotes inclusion and retention of women in Computer Science. Reference: http://acmw.umn.edu/ As the Event Coordinator, I handled the logistics of organizing an event, securing funding and catering, and reaching out to industry experts to host workshops to fellow students.

Competed in local/regional speech competitions. Categories: POI, Impromptu Speaking