Anika Dandamudi

Dedicated and compassionate high school student with a strong desire to contribute positively to healthcare initiatives. Eager to leverage academic knowledge and interpersonal skills to support healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional patient care. Possessing a keen interest in healthcare and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Proven ability to work collaboratively in diverse team settings while maintaining professionalism and empathy. Seeking to apply enthusiasm and dedication as a healthcare volunteer to enhance community well-being and gain invaluable hands-on experience in the medical field.

• House Captain (Lower School)
• Cadets (Company Sergeant Major). Green Star, Ridley College Cadet Corps.
• Lead initiatives such as Y'awesome through various Ridley and Personal extracurriculars.
• Tutor for Tutoring Program @ Ridley College
• Summer Camp Counsellor

• Model U.N
• Amnesty International
• Ridley Women In Leadership
• Tigerpost (School Newspaper)
• Ridley Varsity Rowing
• Ridley Junior Varsity Volleyball
• Brock Competitive Swimming
• Competitive Dance
• Piano (Ontario Conservatory)
• Musical Theatre/Other Minor performing arts
• H.O.S.A
• Headmaster's MGI Committee

• CPR and First Aid Certified
• SafeTALK Certified
• Basic Concussion Protocol

• Service Trip To Guatemala with DIG. Helped build 40 smokeless stoves in El Progreso to combat trend of lung diseases among local Mayans.
• Y'AWESOME Initiative @ Ridley College (OnGoing), Volunteering to create and be part of memorable experiences for disabled members of our (Niagara + St.Catharines) community. Both children and adults with learning, physical, and mental disabilities.
• Shoebox Project, Charity Organization supporting women experiencing homelessness. Helped Organize and Contributed to shoebox fundraiser. Helped Plan and Run the ShoeBox project event @ Ridley College.
• 1000 TREES Initiative, Planting 1000 Trees in Niagara before 2023. Have spent 5+ hours planting trees in Niagara Parks. Making Niagara Greener 1 tree at a time.
• Walks for Charity, Terry Fox Run Rankin Cancer Run CIBC Run for Cancer Coldest Night of the Year (Fighting Homelessness)
• Fundraised for Jump Rope for Heart, Since 2019
• Amnesty; Write for Rights, Protecting the Rights of Racial Minority Youth. As a Person of Colour and a Woman of Colour

• Advanced Knowledge in Microsoft Software (Word, Office, Teams, Note, PowerPoint, etc.), Google, Apple Software and most other technology.
• Advanced Knowledge of Social Media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)