Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Community Service
Leadership & Campus Involvement
Poster Presentations
Timeline
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DeAndrea Daughtry

Tampa

Summary

Energetic and compassionate individual with excellent communication and teamwork skills. Possesses solid understanding of community support initiatives and event coordination. Aims to make meaningful difference through dedicated service and collaboration.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2046
2046
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Intern

Medlink Healthcare Group
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Iacocca International Internship Program
    Conducted international market research to support Medlink’s business expansion of first aid training courses into Malaysia.
  • Developed a comprehensive business plan assessing market demand, pricing strategies, and competitor analysis.
  • Gained international professional experience through the competitive Iacocca International Internship Program.
  • Ensured accurate inventory management and pricing through meticulous record-keeping and timely data entry.

Independent Researcher

08.2024 - Current
  • Drafted introduction for a Phase II manuscript, including background, literature review, and rationale.
  • Analyzed qualitative data on maternal activity codes and developed quantitative tables to support findings.

Marcon Fellow

Lehigh University Marcon Institute
06.2024 - Current
  • Selected for commitment to racial justice–centered research.
  • Collaborating on faculty-led projects focused on health equity and race in the Lehigh Valley.
  • Conducting independent research on holistic health access for marginalized communities.
  • Presented findings at Lehigh’s 2024 Summer Research Symposium.
  • Summer Research Symposium

Research Assistant

Lehigh University
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Updated figures and tables for a public health epidemiology textbook.
  • Conducted literature review on outdoor education and academic performance.
  • Created visual graphics for a grant proposal and assisted with manuscript submission.

Advanced Phage Research

SEA-PHAGES Program
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Annotated N cluster genome “Journey” and conducted PCR/DNA isolation for genome “Doughnut.”
  • Presented at Lehigh’s Spring 2024 Biology Research Expo.
  • Biology Research Expo

Laboratory Researcher

SEA-PHAGES Laboratory
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Isolated and characterized bacteriophages from soil samples; identified a potential lysogen.
  • Contributed to annotation of novel phage genomes for inclusion in the national HHMI SEA database.
  • HHMI SEA database

Education

B.A. - Biological Sciences & Health, Medicine, and Society (Pre-Med Track)

Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
05-2026

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Lehigh University
Tampa, FL
05.2001 - 01.2021

Skills

  • Research & Analysis: PCR, gel electrophoresis, genome annotation, qualitative coding, literature reviews

  • Leadership & Communication: Public speaking, peer mentorship, conflict resolution, inclusive programming

  • Time management

  • Teamwork and collaboration

Awards

  • Dean’s List, Lehigh University (Spring 2024)
  • Eckardt Scholar, Lehigh University
  • Dell Scholar
  • AVID Summer Institute Student Speaker (2022)

Community Service

Lehigh University, CLIMB Mentor, Bethlehem, PA, USA, 2024, 2025, - Mentored first-year students interested in Greek life and student leadership., - Provided guidance on academic success, social balance, and adapting to college life.

Leadership & Campus Involvement

  • President – Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. - 2025 – 2026 - Oversees chapter operations, strategic planning, and member accountability.
  • Treasurer –Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. - 2024 – 2025 - Managed budget, enforced financial policy, and coordinated fundraising initiatives.
  • Treasurer – Cultural Greek Council - Fall 2024 - Managed finances and organized annual cultural tailgate serving 200+ students.
  • Gryphon (Resident Assistant) – Lehigh University - 2023 – Present - Provides academic and personal support for ethnically diverse students. - Helped establish Umoja House as an inclusive cultural space.
  • Break the Silence Peer Educator - 2023 – Present - Facilitates workshops on gender-based violence prevention and healthy relationships. - Coordinates awareness events on campus.
  • Student Senator – Student Senate 36 - Spring 2024 - Led Diversity & Inclusion committee initiatives to improve student experiences and equity.
  • Philanthropy Chair – Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. - 2023 – 2024 - Organized fundraisers and service events supporting the March of Dimes and NAACP. Member
  • Lehigh University EMS - 2022 – 2024 - Responded to campus emergencies and provided basic life support as part of a 100-hour volunteer commitment.
  • Leadership Advancement Team – Lehigh University - Spring 2024 - Completed leadership development workshops focused on values-based leadership.

Poster Presentations

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate Symposium – Lehigh University April 24, 2024: Bioinformatics Discoveries: Investigating Mycobacteriophage Genomic Relationships and Immunity Patterns and Genome Journey Annotation
  • Lehigh Summer Research Symposium August 1, 2024: Wellness Realm: Bridging Health Gaps for Marginalized Communities

Timeline

Intern

Medlink Healthcare Group
06.2025 - 08.2025

Independent Researcher

08.2024 - Current

Research Assistant

Lehigh University
07.2024 - 05.2025

Marcon Fellow

Lehigh University Marcon Institute
06.2024 - Current

Advanced Phage Research

SEA-PHAGES Program
01.2024 - 12.2024

Laboratory Researcher

SEA-PHAGES Laboratory
01.2023 - 12.2023

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Lehigh University
05.2001 - 01.2021

B.A. - Biological Sciences & Health, Medicine, and Society (Pre-Med Track)

Lehigh University
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