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Yva Totchum

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Bio

Aspiring Chemical Engineer & Public Policy Advocate | Bridging Science and Policy for Sustainable Solutions

Education

American University

Bachelor's degree program
2024 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Economics
    • Political Science and Government
    • Law
    • Communication, General
    • Chemical Engineering

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
    • Energy Systems Engineering
    • Law
    • Public Administration
    • Chemical Engineering
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Energy Policy and Research

    • Dream career goals:

    • Lifeguard & Counselor

      Camp Point Clear
      2023 – 2023
    • Canvasser

      New Canvassing Experience
      2024 – Present10 months
    • Grant Reviewer

      United Way
      2023 – 2023

    Sports

    Softball

    Varsity
    2018 – 20246 years

    Awards

    • All District 1st Team

    Arts

    • Willow School

      Theatre
      Little Shop of Horros, Rats, Putnam County Spelling Bee, ACDA Honor Choir, Lousiana State Rally
      2018 – 2024

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Grounds Krewe — Packer
      2023 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      New Orleans Public Library — Sales
      2023 – 2023
    • Public Service (Politics)

      Wendy Davis for Senate — Phone Banker
      2020 – 2020
    • Public Service (Politics)

      Ed Markey for Senate — Phone Banker
      2020 – 2020

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship