GRACE CASANOVA
Education



Bachelor's Degree
University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
2020 - Present
Currently completing a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (Clinical Track) with minors in Theatre and Aging Studies.
Associate's of Arts
University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
2023
Received an Associate of Arts from The University of Central Florida.
High School Diploma
Pine View School for the Gifted - Osprey, FL
2016 - 2020
National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, AP Psychology Scholars Award, Biology Honors Award, College Board Scholar with Honors Award, Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar, Bright Futures Award Recipient, Vice President of Active Minds, Varsity Speech & Debate, Mock Trial, Historian of UnidosNow, PeaceJam Ambassador, ESOL Tutor
Honors & Awards

University of Central Florida
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Burnett Honors College Scholar
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Knights of Distinction
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Psi-Chi Psychology International Honor Society (2022)
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U-LEAD: LEAD Scholars Academy (2022)
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Fall 2023 U-LEAD Poster Showcase Winner sponsored by the UCF Parent and Family Fund Grant
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Academic Excellence Alvin Wang Honors Scholarship (2022)
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MASS Excellence in Action Award (2022)
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UCF President's Honor Roll
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Fall 2020
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Spring 2022
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UCF Dean's List
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​Spring 2021
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Fall 2021
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Fall 2022
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Spring 2023
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Summer 2023
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Professional Experience



The Hazel Counseling Center for Children and Families
Administrative Assistant
Orlando, FL
May 2022 - Present
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Efficiently scan and digitally upload client documents and billing information
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Proactively maintain all necessary office supplies and equipment and ensure a clean workspace
RIGHT ACCORD Home Health Care
Remote Administrative Assistant
Sarasota, FL
May 2020 - Present
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Spearheaded reorganization and digitalization of 15 years of company archives and finances
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Support staff in inventory management, process improvement, and material distribution
Maxwell Alejandro Frost for Congress
Call-Time Manager
Orlando, FL
2021
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Used various poltiical campaign applications to enter, manage, and analyze data and finances
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Managed congressional call-time by curating personalized call lists using donor research​
Research Experience




The Adult Development & Decision Lab
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
January 2023 - Present
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Work 10 hours a week under a graduate Human Factors & Cognitive Psychology Ph.D student
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Read and analyze data and lierature for all necessary studies including grants for NIH and FDOH
Honors Undergraduate Thesis
University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
May 2023 - Present
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Conduct in-depth research that is independently designed including literature review, data collection, and analysis
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Communicate effectively with Ph.D student and thesis committee regarding project and pursuits
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Research Fellow
University of Central Florida - Orlando, FL
May 2023 - July 2023
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Collaborate wiht graduate Ph.D student to conduct and develop research plans
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Participate in professional development events and workshops to enhance skill sets
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Present research findings at campus-wide student symposiums
CUDCP Diversifying Clinical Psychology Networking Event
Attendee & Poster Presenter
Virtual
April 2023
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Participate in professional development workshops and attend graduate school seminars.
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Present research findings to clinical directors from graduate psychology programs throughout the nation
Campus Involvement

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Asian Student Association
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Senior Advisor
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President
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Creative Director
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Sparks Magzine
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PR Director​
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Delta Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
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External Vice President​
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Vice President of Finance
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Co-Recruitment Chair
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Co-Public Relations Chair
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Alumnae Relations Chair
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Sisterhood Chair
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APAHM Representative
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Filipino Student Association - Member
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Psychological Society - Member
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ASL Knights - Member​
University of Central Florida
Technical Skills
Language
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English - Fluent
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Spanish - Fluent
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ASL - Beginner
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Tagalog - Beginner
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French - Beginner
Computers
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Canva Pro
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Google Drive Suites
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Microsoft Office
Psychology
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SPSS
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CITI Human Research Certified
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MoCA Certified