Esther Ishimwe

• Conducted research on rare disease HHT and presented findings to stakeholders for awareness and understanding.
• Shadowed various healthcare providers and specialties at Johns Hopkins Hospital and University.
• Facilitated assembly and distribution of Narcan to improve community access to lifesaving resources.
• Organized wellness events for kids and various communities in Baltimore, promoting health education and engagement.

• Coordinated in-school program for high school refugee girls in Austin Independent School District (AISD) and led summer camp curriculum over 4 weeks.
• Facilitated mentor-mentee matches through relationship-building support and problem-solving strategies to enhance program effectiveness.
• Planned four-yearly events focused on community building, mentoring curriculum, and cultural humility.
• Fostered community engagement in Austin, Texas to strengthen program visibility and participation.

• Engaged in the entrepreneurial mindset project to enhance innovative thinking skills.
• Collaborated with local businesses in Berea, Kentucky to enhance community engagement.
• Worked on the Appalachia vision project from evidence-based research.
• Researched (through street interviews and more) the ecosystem of eastern Kentucky.
• Explored Appalachian businesses to understand ecosystem dynamics.

• Budgeted, planned, and supported weekly programs and large campus events, enhancing engagement for 1600 students.
• Coordinated events and activities to enhance student engagement and community.
• Assisted students with campus life inquiries and resource navigation.
• Facilitated communication between students, staff, and administration effectively.

Gathered and documented confidential study-specific data and processes for Phase I clinical studies.

• Executed automated vital signs, electrocardiograms, blood and urine collections, subject walks, and safety monitoring to facilitate pharmaceutical testing.

Collaborated with faculty and interns to conduct research enhancing understanding of race, ethnicity, and demographics within the criminal justice system.

• Corrected data on healthcare services in prisons in Travis County, ensuring accurate information for future studies.

• Developed study plans for Communities in Schools (CIS) and organized family events to support student engagement.
• Participated in student leaders' summit to understand collaboration between government, businesses, and nonprofits in addressing local needs.
• Facilitated workshops for students on financial literacy and career readiness.
• Collaborated with community organizations to enhance student support services.
• Developed outreach programs to engage students in local banking initiatives.