Kelsey Kavanaugh

Recent graduate with experience in emergency medical care, quantitative research, and community service for unhoused and low-income populations. Brings a strong academic background in healthcare sciences and acting, along with a passion for integrated care. Seeking a role as a standardized patient before pursuing further education to become a healthcare professional.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) at CALIFORNIA'S GREAT AMERICA (2021-06 – 2022-12)

• Provided routine and emergency medical interventions, including trauma, orthopedic, obstetric, psychiatric, and substance-related care, ensuring patient dignity and appropriate referral to higher levels of care
• Managed dispatch communications, maintained records, and conducted safety inspections to support effective EMS response

Summer Fellow at LOS ANGELES CATHOLIC WORKER (2026-06 – 2026-08)

• Provide daily support to unhoused residents in a transitional housing community while coordinating community activities that promote engagement and resident well-being.
• Serve more than 200 community members each day through high-volume meal service, collaborating with staff and volunteers to ensure efficient operations and compassionate service.

English Department Senior Research Assistant at SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY (2026-01 – Present)

• Supervise a team of five student researchers supporting a faculty-led project examining the effects of U.S. federal policies on marginalized instructors in higher education.
• Conduct qualitative research through interview transcription and literature review to identify trends and support project findings.
• Organize research materials and communicate findings to support project documentation and reporting.

Maintenance Base Coordinator at THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY; Disney Parks & Resorts (2024-07 – 2025-09)

• Coordinated 100+ weekly operational requests across 7 teams, using multiple software platforms to manage schedules, delegate responsibilities, perform remote maintenance, and track trends in operational data
• Created a standardized operations guide, reducing onboarding time and improving consistency across a 20+ person team

Bachelor of Arts in English Major, Biology Minor – SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY (2026-06)