Current Address: Meghan McNicholas Permanent Address:

108 Atherton Hall (484) 832-9276 326 Highland Lane

University Park, PA 16802 mpm5775@psu.edu Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University Aug 2016 - Present
Schreyer Honors College Current GPA: 4.0
• Bachelor of Arts in International Politics and French
• Minors in Arabic and History; Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Paterno Fellows Program Aug 2016 - Present
• Complete advanced academic coursework, thesis, ethics coursework and study abroad; participate in leadership
roles and service commitments
Arabic STARTALK Academy (Penn State University Summer Language Institute) May 2017 - July 2017
• An immersive program that offers merit scholarships for students wishing to study a critical language and the
culture associated with it
Radnor High School Sep 2012 - June 2016

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Penn State Learning Center Aug 2017 - Present
Peer Tutor in Writing
• Work 2 - 6 hours per week to assist Penn State students with their writing assignments using a collaborative
approach to peer tutoring in both a one-on-one and group workshop environment
• Completed an instruction course and 2 hour weekly practicum during the Fall of 2017 to become a certified
Learning Center peer-tutor
Lisa Borowski’s Campaign for Commissioner of Radnor Township’s 4th Ward May 2017 - Nov 2017
Campaign Staffer—Editorial and Social Media
• Evaluated use of social media and other campaign platforms in order to develop new advertising strategies
• Contributed to the upkeep of website (WordPress) and social media with regular formulated posts, graphics and
general design/organization changes
• Produced weekly campaign newsletter
Ardmore Music Training Center May 2016 - Aug 2016
Theatre Assistant
• Assisted the Director of a weeklong theater camp for children aged 6 to 16 with technical aspects (lights, sound and
set changes) during of rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and all performances
Radnor Educational Foundation May 2015 - June 2016
Marketing and Communications Intern
• Monitored weekly traffic of and created content for the Foundation’s social media accounts
• Developed and implemented a format to create an efficient and accessible electronic grant database
• Reviewed grants from 2013-2015 and crafted official summaries for publication on the foundation website

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Penn State International Debate and Affairs Association Aug 2016 - Present
Secretary General (Dec 2017 - present)
• Oversee the organization of the sixth annual Pennsylvania High School United Nations Conference, a competitive
Model United Nations conferences attended by approximately 200 high school students and advisors each
November
• Work with a selected Secretariat and over 50 club members to promote a vision of eduction, professionalism and
fun in an environment that challenges students to develop global perspective
Current Address: Meghan McNicholas Permanent Address:
108 Atherton Hall (484) 832-9276 326 Highland Lane
University Park, PA 16802 mpm5775@psu.edu Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Director of Logistics and Events (Jan 2017 - present)

• Managed facility reservations, organize lodgings, plan socials and create conference schedule/materials for the
2017 Pennsylvania High School United Nations Conference V (PHUNC V) and the 2018 Pennsylvania United
Nations Conference XI (PUNC XI)
Active Club Member (Aug 2016 - present)
• Compete as a delegate at 1-2 collegiate conferences per semester
• Attend weekly meetings and other organized debate and speaker events to discuss and promote international hairs
on campus
• Other Roles: Crisis Staffer PHUNC IV and PUNC X (2016, 2017), Committee Co-Chair PHUNC V (2017),
Committee Chair PUNC XI (2018)
Leadership Jumpstart (Penn State) Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
Student
• Participated in a three day leadership retreat and four Saturday seminars to engage with successful Penn State and
community leaders
• Completed reflective journals, leadership presentations, selected readings, and a semester long team service
project
• Planned and executed a Team Service Project to promote full body health among elementary school students in
the State College Area
Schreyer Honors College Orientation (SHOTime) Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
Mentor
• Helped coordinate Move-In and Arrival procedures for freshman
• Led an assigned orientation group of 15 incoming freshman during the three day program

SERVICE
Penn State Relay for Life Sep 2016 - Present
Administrative Liaison Captain, Entertainment Committee (Sep 2017 - present)
• Work alongside a committee of three other members to organize the 2018 Relay for Life Events Timeline
• Secure sponsorship for theme hours and performances
• Assist Entertainment Director with the creation of a spirit point system, event scavenger hunt, and event timeline
• Volunteer at various year-round programs including awareness, survivorship, merchandise and fundraising events
Activities Captain, Entertainment Committee (Sep 2016 - April 2017)
• Worked alongside a committee of five other members to plan and execute fun activities and student performances
during Penn State’s 2017 Relay for Life Weekend
Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon Rules and Regulations Committee Aug 2016 - Present
Committee Member/Donor Wall Co-Chair, Donor and Alumni Relations Committee (Oct 2017 - present)
• Work to foster relationships with the donor base of Penn State’s Dance Marathon and share THON’s philanthropic
mission with the greater community in order to embower donors to join students in the fight against cancer
• Assist with THONvelope distribution, donor thank-you notes and donor tours THON weekend
Committee Member, Rules & Regulations Committee (Oct 2016 - Feb 2017)
• Worked alongside committee members to promote the philanthropic mission of THON throughout the year and
ensure the safety of dancers, volunteers, and other individuals during THON weekend through crowd control and
security screening
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Tutoring Program Sep 2012 - June 2016
Mentor
• Four year volunteer tutor for elementary school students in the Philadelphia School District