Hunter Lancia

Biological Science student with an interest in research and innovation in physiology and molecular biology. Ready to bring a strong work ethic to a new work environment.

• Western Continuing Admission Scholarship: 4-year renewable scholarship awarded for achieving a final high school average of 95%+
• WHSC (Workers Health and Safety Centre) Scholarship Essay Competition, 1st place: Construct an essay outlining understanding of effective safety training and the most effective way to ensure workers receive the training they need.
• Fred Upshaw, Champion for Social Justice Memorial Scholarship
• Ken Turner Memorial Award: For outstanding moral character and integrity that recognizes the importance of the community
• Waterloo Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing Certificate of Distinction: For scoring in the top 25% of all contestants in the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest
• School Champion for Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest
• Chemistry Subject Award (Grad)
• 2018 MVP of Varsity Baseball

iPeer2Peer Research Program: Volunteer Mentor

July 2018 – January 2020

Mentor for young patients of Sick Kids Children’s Hospital who have been diagnosed with IBD or chronic pain. Interact with them regularly and engage in meaningful conversation that can serve as a benefit for the mentee. Provide advice about dealing with surgery, pain, and aspects of life that are affected by their health conditions. Give tips on dealing with day-to-day challenges associated with their medical situation to enhance mental well-being.

Ronald McDonald House: Volunteer

December 2015 – December 2019

Provide entertainment for residents, prepare dining area and serve food as kitchen volunteer, receptionist duties. Interact with families and provide a supportive and empathetic environment that can relieve the constant stress of their loved one’s sickness.

Men’s Street Ministry: Volunteer

September 2017 – September 2019

Prepare and distribute food, clothing and other necessities to the homeless/less fortunate people of Hamilton. Serve each individual’s needs on a one-to-one basis, providing a variety of services that can provide motivation to improve their quality of living. Engage in conversation about their past history, life in general, common interests and serve as a resource of support in physical and mental aspects.

Western Physiology and Pharmacology Undergraduate Society: First Year Representative (2018), Second Year Representative (2019)

October 2018 – April 2020

PUGS is the undergraduate society for all students with an interest in physiology and/or pharmacology. Our main goal is to unite like-minded individuals through events like conferences, ITR sessions, faculty meet and greets, PhysPharm Survival Guide, group studying and various types of socials.

Ancaster Diamondbacks 11u: Volunteer Coach

January 2018 – May 2018

Develop and strengthen skills of a youth baseball team, preparing them for their future baseball related endeavors. Create drills that can apply to different skill levels and positions to ensure the development of each player. Provide advice from experience at a higher level in the sport to align the players for a successful future.

February 2018

Analyze and evaluate science fair projects of elementary school students. Constructively criticize their work and encourage further intuition about the fields of science they chose to create a project on. I would adjust my critique and insight based on the age of the contestant.

“The Gift” camp for kids: Volunteer Camp Coordinator

July 2016 - August 2016

Teach children skills to build self-confidence and esteem as well as strategies to cope with anxiety. Create activities that would serve as a way to find new skills that the children could identify with. Our main goal was to instill reassurance into each child that that their uniqueness is a positive aspect of their life and it should be embraced 

• Clothing Drive for the Homeless: Run out of St. Mary’s high school, I collected donated clothing and brought it out to the street to give to the homeless in downtown Hamilton.