Justina Brown
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistant, Student Lead
Butte College
Oroville
02.2023 - Current
- Promoted from student assistant to student lead based on performance and leadership.
- Organized and supported educational and cultural programming, including campus event planning and promotion.
- Trained and guided student assistants in the process of budgeting, requesting materials, and using online platforms for event promotion.
- Coordinated and led weekly team check-in meetings with student assistants to provide updates on upcoming events and deadlines.
CASA Program Peer Mentor
Butte College
Oroville
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported mentees in setting and working toward SMART academic and personal goals.
- Established weekly check-in meetings to discuss progress with their goals, and identified needed areas of support.
- Connected mentees to campus resources and support services based on their individual needs.
- Provide regular updates to CASA professional staff on SMART goal progress to ensure mentees receive proper assistance throughout the semester.
Stanford Summer Community College Pre-Med Program
Stanford School of Medicine
Stanford
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Participated in the Stanford Summer Community College Premedical Program (SSCCPP), a selective academic pre-medical preparation program.
- Studied health disparities, advocacy, and leadership in medicine through seminars led by physician researchers.
- Collaborated with peers to conduct a literature review examining pain management practices in Native American and Latina women.
- Developed skills in academic literature analysis, scientific discussion, and research-based examination of health disparities in underserved populations.
MESA Program Student Assistant
Butte College
Oroville
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Worked alongside MESA staff to provide student perspectives to help shape professional workshops and career development events.
- Created and promoted event flyers and outreach materials to increase student engagement and awareness of MESA programming.
- Researched scholarship and internship opportunities, and shared relevant resources with students to support academic and career planning.
Native American Center Student Assistant
Butte College
Oroville
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked closely with professional staff to promote and plan cultural and educational programming for the Native American student community.
- Served as a welcoming point of contact for students and staff, maintaining a safe and supportive environment within the center.
- Supported daily tasks, including administrative tasks, maintaining the center's orderliness, and restocked student resources.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Butte College
Oroville, CAHigh School Diploma -
Hearthstone School
Oroville, CA05-2023
Skills
- Data collection and documentation
- Laboratory safety and protocols
- Literature review
- Student leadership and advocacy
- Microsoft Excel (basic data organization)
- Professional Communication
Butte College SACNAS Chapter - President
Butte College | Dec 2025 - Current
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science - Butte College Chapter
- Lead weekly officer meetings and help guide planning for chapter events and initiatives; support bi-weekly general member meetings.
- Represent the chapter at the college and within the national SACNAS organization, serving as the primary point of contact and voice for the chapter.
- Oversee chapter operations and work closely with faculty advisors to ensure events, programs, and responsibilities run smoothly.
- Document club activities, communicate with the college, and support officers to ensure they feel confident and supported in their roles.
SACNAS - Vice President
Butte College | Aug 2025 - Dec 2025
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science - Butte College Chapter
- Co-led biweekly club meetings, supporting chapter operations, member engagement, and program planning.
- Planned and facilitated academic and professional development workshops for STEM students, including an internship preparation workshop for first-generation and underrepresented students.
- Organized and worked with Native American resources to host Native youth on campus events, introducing middle and high school students to STEM pathways.
SACNAS - ICC Representative
Butte College | Jan 2025 - May 2025
Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science - Butte College Chapter
- Attended bi-weekly Inter-Club Council (ICC) meetings to stay informed on campus-wide club activities and events.
- Reported SACNAS events and meeting attendance to the college, serving as a liaison between the chapter and student government.
- Requested and secured funding support for SACNAS, including support for the chapter’s first fundraiser.
Accomplishments
Native American Center Grant - Fall Semester 2024
Affiliations
SACNAS NDiSTEM Conference | Participant, 2024 | Phoenix, AZ
Timeline
CASA Program Peer Mentor
Butte College
08.2025 - 12.2025
Stanford Summer Community College Pre-Med Program
Stanford School of Medicine
06.2025 - 08.2025
MESA Program Student Assistant
Butte College
10.2024 - 06.2025
Native American Center Student Assistant
Butte College
08.2023 - 06.2024
Student Assistant, Student Lead
Butte College
02.2023 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Butte College
High School Diploma -
Hearthstone School