Lea Peterson 3 Stearns Road, Upton MA, 01568

leapeterson@me.com 508-614-8303

Objective

Obtain a single or double BS/BA in Biology and/or Neuroscience at a four-year undergraduate college. Proceed
to a four-year masters program for either Veterinary Medicine or Human Medicine.

Education

Graduating in May of 2017 Nipmuc Regional High School

Cumulative G.P.A. (unweighted): 3.7 Class Rank: 26/130

Adventures in Veterinary Medicine Summer Program Tufts University(Cummings)

A two-week summer program, approximately 7 hours per day. Worked alongside experienced DVMs and
graduate students to experience a hands-on approach in the field of veterinary medicine.
High Honor Roll/Honor Roll (2013-present) Nipmuc Regional High School

Required to maintain a grade point average at or above of 85/90 per term, unweighted.

Leadership Experience/ Volunteerism

Student Council Member (2013-present) Nipmuc Regional High School
Planned and hosted school events, lead community service projects, and engaged actively in the student body.
Student Advisory Council (2013-2014)
Met with the Principal/Assistant Principal with one other student once a month to discuss plans for the Class of
2017 and brainstormed ways to efficiently broadcast information.
STEM Program (2015-present)
Engaged in community-service learning projects with both Alumni and active community members.
Participated in academic fairs and job-shadowing opportunities. Volunteered as a student-teacher for Memorial
Elementary School, teaching in hands on learning presentations about Paleontology.

Athletics

Captain, Varsity Field Hockey, 2016 Nipmuc Regional High School

Captain, Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field (2016-2017)

Ran summer captains practices to establish fitness, team spirt, and expectations. Motivated teammates to
compete at their highest ability. Met weekly with Nipmuc Athletic Director to advocate for Nipmuc athletics.
Field Hockey Junior Varsity Captain (2013) Metrowest Field Hockey All-Star (2015)
Dual Valley Field Hockey All-Star 2014, 2015 Indoor Track Manager 2015
Field Hockey District Semi-Finalist 2015 4-year Varsity starter

Club Field Hockey (2014-present) WCU Field Hockey Association

Member of a nationally competitive club team. Travelled cross-country playing in tournaments, participating in
off season training, and encouraging the development of Field Hockey in young age groups throughout different
communities. United States Field Hockey association member.

Shooting Stars Tournament in VA (2015-2016) Premier Team Member (2015-2016)

Winter Escape Tournament in FL (2015-2016) Futures (Team U.S.A.) member (2015)
NIT Qualifying Team (2015-2016)
Pan-Mass Challenge Rider (2015-present) PMC Organization
Collectively raised over 40,000 dollars donated directly to Dana Farber through riding 192 miles by bike each
year. Youngest rider of 2015, WBZ/CBS featured rider.
Work Experience
Ice Cream Shop Employee (May 2015-present) Red Rock Grill & Bar, Upton, MA
Served customers and crafted sandwich shop food items working solo under time constraints. (5-10 hours/week)
Upton Recreation Committee/Kids @ Play Camp Counselor (2016) Town of Upton
Managed and performed activities for kids, played with and watched over 100 kids between the ages of 4-11.
(40+ hours a week during summer)
Childcare/Pet Care (2010-present) Upton/Mendon Families and Residents
Watched over children between the ages of 2-10, administered care to family pets including the treatment of
daily diabetes and ear infection medication (5-10 hours per week)