Surabhi Poola

(803) 447-0047  spoola@umich.edu  113 Overbranch Drive, Columbia SC, 29223

Education:
Masters in Public Health: Health Behavior and Health Education University of Michigan: May 2020
 Certificate in Public Health Genetics
Bachelors of Science: Double Major Biochemistry & Genetics Clemson University: May 2018
 Minors: French & Biological Sciences

Professional Experience:
University of Michigan Wolverine Wellness September 2018-present
BASICS Facilitator
 Counseled students referred to the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students)
program when considering harm-reduction strategies in their drinking behaviors
 Consider overall wellness of students referred to the BASICS program
University of Michigan Change it Up! September 2018-November 2018
Dialogue Facilitator
 Led workshops focused on bystander intervention for first-year students
 Exposed first-year students to basic terminology around social identity
Clemson University Gantt Multicultural Center January 2016-May 2018
Peer Dialogue Facilitator
 Enhanced campus climate through programs which improve understanding, appreciation, and communications
among students at Clemson University
 Designed curriculum for dialogues based on social identities and implemented these with incoming first year and
transfer students at Clemson University
 Developed advanced communication and leadership skills by creating a comfortable, meaningful relationship
among students from different social identities
Clemson University Student Affairs Department January 2017-May 2017
Global Diversity Exploration Team Member
 Collaborated with groups of domestic and international students in order to facilitate dialogue about social
issues, both within and outside of the United States

Special Recognition and Honors:

 Led workshops in Ally Training at Clemson University. These were 4-hour workshops for allies to the LGBTQ+
community that aimed to increase knowledge about the community, as well as hone skills in allyship
 Hosted a workshop on mental health during the 2017 Clemson Values Summit. The Values Summit offered
students, faculty, and community members the chance to speak to like-minded peers about various social
justice topics in a TED Talk-style environment. My workshop focused on understanding signs and symptoms
of various mental illnesses in friends and acquaintances

Skills:
 Proficient in Photoshop, extensive experience in magazine design and layouts
 Trained in motivational interviewing and intergroup dialogue facilitation. Much of my experience lies in small
group dialogue facilitation, but I also have experience in large group settings