Jalyn L.

Walker
1534 Pine Valley Blvd · Ann Arbor, MI 48104 · 313-559-6308 · jalynw@umich.edu

EDUCATION

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (April 2020)

Masters in Public Health with a concentration in Health Behavior & Health Education
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (April 2018)
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with a concentration in Health & Medicine
● Wade McCree Scholar with a GPA of 3.4/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

Personal Assistant (September 2018- present)

Center for the Education of Women, Ann Arbor, MI
● Provide marketing support or various programs and events across campus.
● Provide administrative support to Department Head(s).
● Serve as point of contact for various faculty, staff, and guests.

Health & Safety Intern (June 2018- August 2018)

UAW Ford national Programs Center, Detroit, MI
● Host and assist the annual Marcus Garvey Academy summer camp for children ages K-
8.
● Ensured health & safety of numerous department members in order to secure the
health & safety of employees by raising awareness of policies and procedures,
providing training and education, and promoting interest in programs.
● Establish relationships with staff through interdepartmental workshops and programs
while serving as a liaison between departments.

Peer Academic Coach (August 2017-May 2018)

University of Michigan Comprehensive Studies Program, Ann Arbor, MI
● Improve student retention by mentoring 4 first year students from underrepresented
groups through workshops, weekly meetings, and personal outings.
● Help first year scholars by sharing study tips, time and stress management strategies,
and introducing networking opportunities in order to help them achieve their
academic goals.
● Ensure mentoring practices are aligned with program objectives through attendance at
meetings.
● Enhance coaching skills through routine review of common tactics.

Front Office Administrative Assistant (June 2017-May 2018)

University of Michigan Center for the Education of Women, Ann Arbor, MI
● Increase staff organization and efficiency by creating and managing schedules using
Microsoft Office and other scheduling systems and assisting personnel with
administrative tasks.
● Strengthen event management skills through coordination of long and short term
projects.
● Provide superior customer support services while serving as first person of contact
through the phone and in-person client registration.

Mentorship Matters Program Peer Facilitator (January 2017-May 2018)

University of Michigan Comprehensive Studies Program, Ann Arbor, MI
● Boost student retention and academic success by assisting with the planning and
coordination of the Mentorship Matters program, an initiative through which first year
students are paired with upperclassmen mentors.
● Direct the recruitment, interview, and selection process for 30+ mentors and 90+
mentees.
● Leverage established relationships to host and schedule guest speakers for events.
● Attend weekly meetings to discuss new ideas and advancements of the program.

CERTIFICATES & SKILLS

● Ergonomics Certificate (2018)

● Wellness Coach Certification (2018)
● Motivational Interviewing (Pending, 2019)
● Injury Science Certification (Pending, 2019)
● Communication Management Development (Pending, 2019)

ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS

● Member, Public Health Students of African Descent (September 2018-present)

● President, Black Volunteer Network (August 2017-present)
● Co-Chair, LaRue Heard Johnson Scholarship Ball, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Nu
Chapter (August 2016- December 2016)
● Co-Chair, Nu@95 (three-day reunion event), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Nu
Chapter (January 2016- May 2016)
● Treasurer, Chair of Risk Management, and Fundraising Committee, Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority Inc (December 2016-December 2017)
● Co-President, Impact Movement Bible Study (August 2015- April 2017)
● Member, Leaders and Best (September 2014-April 2016)
● Member, Black Student Union (July 2014- April 2018)