Lasya Averineni

Working as a guide in the fast-paced environment of the ER to help young children and their families navigate the triage and hospital rooms Offering warm blankets, snacks, and refreshments to the children and their families while delivering wait times Interacting and playing with the children to relieve any stress and anxiety

Pediatric Emergency Department Volunteer - The Children's Hospital of Michigan (DMC) - Detroit, MI

(2026-03)

• Working as a guide in the fast-paced environment of the ER to help young children and their families navigate the triage and hospital rooms
• Offering warm blankets, snacks, and refreshments to the children and their families while delivering wait times
• Interacting and playing with the children to relieve any stress and anxiety

Research Assistant - Wayne State University School of Medicine - Detroit, MI

(2025-09)

• Analyzing the effects of PFHxS compound, an environmental toxin that triggers child acute leukemia, and investigating the effects utilizing zebrafish models
• Gaining hands-on wet lab experience under the mentorship of Dr. Thummel

Psychophysiology Lab (The Trauma Research group) Research Assistant & Social Media Manager - Stanford University - Remote

(2024-07 - 2025-05)

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary research teams under Dr. Anat Talmon to investigate the mental and physical implications of childhood maltreatment (CM) in underserved communities
• Gained training in research methodology, academic writing, and data synthesis and conducted 25-30 page literature reviews on the intersection of CM and violent tendencies and emotional regulation
• Led digital outreach to increase engagement with research findings on digital platforms like Twitter and Instagram

Medical Shadowing - Medical Oncologist - NRI Hospital - India

(2025-07 - 2025-07)

Shadowed Dr. Madhu Boppanna, Medical Oncologist

• Gained firsthand experience in patient interactions, cancer diagnosis and treatment processes, and multidisciplinary clinical decision-making (30 hrs)

Medical Shadowing - Dermatologist - Medical Practice

(2024-11 - 2024-11)

Shadowed Dr. Angela Clay, a dermatologist

• Focused on patient interaction, attending rounds, and case discussion

Active Ambassador of the Region 5 Student Council, North Central Sai Conference & Retreat - Detroit Metro Sai Organization - Detroit, MI

(2021-09 - 2025-09)

A spiritual, voluntary based nonprofit organization

• Orchestrated a multitude of service projects within centers across the U.S. before meeting at the North Central SSIO Conference & Retreat on Labor Day Weekend every year
• Guided 300+ individuals at the retreat to immerse themselves in a spiritual and service-oriented experience
• Performed on the harmonium, an indian-classical instrument, with an audience of 300+ and was an MC at devotional programs
• Increased youth participation at blood drives through need-based advocacy
• Committed to reaching the SSIO One Million Sai Trees initiative by November 2025; Increased tree-planting projects at the Detroit Metro Sai Center and aided ongoing projects at different centers

Creator Corps Intern - Project Unloaded

(2024-06 - 2025-06)

Nonprofit Organization

• Amplified Project Unloaded's mission of cultivating a new cultural narrative that guns make us less safe through data-backed evidence and social media strategy
• Reached younger generations through content creation on TikTok and Instagram (3M+ teens engaged with our content)
• Publicized digital campaigns like SNUG (safer not using guns)
• Worked with a motivated team to build a celebrity and influencer ambassador network

Founder & Director, Drives and Care Package Projects - Foster Care Package Program - Detroit, MI

(2021-09)

• Orchestrated a 100+ care package project for a local, struggling foster care home and donated 500+ items
• Partnered with the Detroit Metro Sai Org. to donate 500+ items during the winter seasons for Cass Community, a homeless shelter for children and families
• Developed a passion for raising awareness on healthcare disparities in homeless shelters and foster care within the Detroit community, and educated audiences of 300+ through amplifying voices that are most vulnerable with presentation work
• Donated 70+ toys during the holiday season for children at a local homeless shelter, Grace Centers of Hope

Founder and President, Cancer Awareness Club (CAC) - South Lyon High School - South Lyon, MI

(2022-03 - 2025-05)

• 2k+ books donated to pediatric oncology floors through executing the March Madness Book Drive and Competition yearly event; Fundraised $1k+ for cancer patients and nonprofits with 30+ active members
• Partnering with the Crochet and Knitting Club to donate hats/scarves this holiday season
• Promoting cancer prevention and awareness of aggressive types of cancer through lunch activities while facilitating student interaction
• Established "The Lights of Love" tradition, where students honor their loved ones who passed away/battled cancer
• Built support networks for students who have loved ones with the disease

Co-Major - Neuroscience and University Honors with Minor in Public Health - Wayne State University (2029-04)

Irvin D. Reid Honors College

High School Diploma - South Lyon High School (2025-05)