Mia Ford

Bachelor of Science, The University of Alabama 

St. Louis, MO (Expected graduation in May 2025)

Major: Public Health (Pre-Dental)

Minor: Biology

High School Diploma, Cor Jesu Academy

St. Louis, MO (May 2021)

Senator- Head of Rule Committee, Student Government Association

The University of Alabama (March 2023- present)

• Served as the Rules Committee Head within the Senate to review any new legislative pieces that concerned the rules and operations of the SGA by implemented and ensured the integrity of the Code of Laws and SGA Constitution
• Represented interest of UA and Human Environmental Sciences (HES) students by writing and supporting Bills, Resolutions and Constitutional Amendments to the SGA legislation
• Represented constituents and spoke to citizens about problems, concerns or suggestions

Committee Member- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority 

University of Alabama (February 2022-present)

• Revamped and strengthened Alpha Chi Omega's DEI certification process for members, launched new engagement events
• Supported development of program materials to advance inclusion and diversity awareness, learning and action planning
• Provided perspective, insights and knowledge to members across the sorority in addressing internal challenges pertaining to DEI

Dental Team Leader, Volunteers Around the World Global Health Alliances 

Cusco, Peru (September 2022- June 2023)

• Supervised and recruited a team of 10 Alabama students for a two-week dental outreach trip in the rural areas of Cusco, Peru
• Ran a 6-day mobile dental clinic for low-income families in the rural parts of Cusco and facilitated hands-on dental hygiene education activities for local schoolchildren in Cusco
• Led bi-weekly training courses for the team covering topics such as biosafety, infection prevention, vitals and intake, and clinical roles and operations
• Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards

Director of Campus Outreach- Environmental Affairs, Student Government Association

The University of Alabama (March 2022- March 2023)

• Coordinated "Green Week" for UA campus, a variety of on-campus events geared toward environmental health and education
• Jump-started "Save The Tide", a post-football game recycling clean up in Bryant Denny Stadium
• Maintained UA's Arboretum
• Collaborated with program teams, community organizations, peers and volunteers in execution of events and activities, developing outreach strategies and marketing tools to reach priority audiences on campus

Member, Freshman Forum

The University of Alabama (September 2021- May 2022)

• Collaborated weekly with the team to coordinate community service project, acknowledging youth mental health
• Supported and advised other members as we discussed leadership qualities and navigated freshman year
• Refined leadership characteristics to lay the foundation for future leadership positions

Research Assistant, The University of Alabama

"HOME Study for Nutrition and TBI" by Dr. Joy Douglas (January 2023- present)

• 2-year research study investigating correlations between medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Performed ASA 24-Hour recalls, created curriculum for MNT sessions and TBI training programs, Designed promotional flyers and handouts for study's control group

Independent Dental Research, Cor Jesu Academy 

"Effects of Anhydrous Citric Acid on Dental Health Using Common Liquid Medications" (January 2021- May 2021)

• Semester-long research aimed at finding dangerous consequences a patient's dental health might face when taking liquid medications

Medical Advocate, Tuscaloosa Safe Center

Tuscaloosa, AL (September 2022-present)

• Weekly 8 hour shifts giving first-hand medical and emotional support to sexual assault survivors as they receive necessary treatment, connecting them with TSC sources for future care

Member, UA Tooth Fairy

The University of Alabama (September 2021-present)

• Facilitated weekly hands-on activities for elementary school children, teaching proper dental hygiene and dental practices

Server, Missouri Athletic Club 

St. Louis, MO (May 2021-present)   

• Served breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails to 100-250 customers per shift
• Memorized and recommended over 40 menu times and rotating special to suggest customized meals to guests
• Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
• Focused on attention to customer needs and learn efficiency in time management and customer service

Intern, Kids of Victory Camp- Southgate Church

St. Louis, MO (May 2022- Aug 2022)

• 11 week Christian camp, enriching and educating 300+ teens and children each week
• Applied various communication and management styles to reach 300+ children of varying age, interest, skill, backgrounds, and developmental levels
• Problem solved logistic, emotional and spiritual challenges that appeared throughout the camp and in individual lives
• Worked alongside 11 other college interns to plan safely execute camp activities and create welcoming, positive atmosphere

• UA Dean's list, 2021, 2022, 2023
• URCA Convention poster acceptance, 2022
• Independent Science Dental Research Blue Ribbon, 2021
• Greater St. Louis Dental Society Award for Research, 2021
• Bayer Outstanding High School Scientist Award, 2021