Giselle Jenkins-Cruz

Motivated pre-nursing student pursuing a bachelor's degree, alongside an associate's degree in Business Administration, with valuable experience in clinical settings, tutoring, and caregiving for children and the elderly. Demonstrated success in fast-paced, collaborative environments as a member of MountLEADS, showcasing a commitment to teamwork and peer support. Strong communication skills facilitate the development of supportive, trust-building relationships, while effective problem-solving techniques enhance mentoring and guidance of peers through academic and personal challenges. Passionate about fostering a positive mentoring environment that encourages growth anresilience.

• Secured institutional funding to support MSMU Sciences Programs after meeting with the Under Secretary of Defense of the United States at a national conference; coordinated follow‑up with campus leadership to align investment with student research and lab needs.
• Orientation Leader who welcomed and guided incoming students and families; led campus tours, facilitated Q&A, and connected students to advising, tutoring, and wellbeing resources to support first‑year transition and belonging.
• Conference Planner, Mount Leads: Co‑planned two flagship leadership events — Fall Summit 2025 and Fall Induction 2025 — including run‑of‑show, speaker coordination, logistics, stakeholder communication, and volunteer management.
• Peer Mentor meeting regularly with students to set academic goals, share campus resources (CARE Team, Learning Resource Center, Financial Aid, Career Center), and troubleshoot barriers to success.
• Spirit Team Coordinator (E‑Board, SAC): Recruit, onboard, and manage Spirit Team members; assign roles for games, movie nights, and campus traditions; coordinate event staffing, communications, and day‑of operations.

• Certified Mandated Reporter
• Orientation Leader Training