Meghan McKenna
Majored in Biology, Minored in Chemistry, Political Science
University of San Diego, Class of 2017
From Carmichael, CA
University of San Diego, Class of 2017
From Carmichael, CA
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Meghan McKenna of Carmichael Graduates from the University of San Diego
Meghan McKenna of Carmichael graduated from the University of San Diego on May 28. McKenna earned a bachelor's degree in Biology. McKenna participated in the university's Honors Program designed ...
June, 07 2017 - University of San Diego
Meghan McKenna selected for prestigious alumni group
This year, 100 students were selected to represent the school after their upcoming graduation. A reception was held in the student's honor, and featured multiple speakers congratulating these young...
May, 17 2017 - University of San Diego
Meghan McKenna was recognized for studying abroad
Studied at University College Cork, in the Republic of Ireland
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Meghan McKenna was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List
Spring 2015 -
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Meghan McKenna was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
Spring 2015 -
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Meghan McKenna was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List
Spring 2014 -
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Meghan McKenna was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
Spring 2014 -
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Meghan McKenna was recognized for earning a scholarship
I am a Bishop Maher Scholar, this means that I was recognized for leadership within my church community in Sacramento. I have continued this leadership in San Diego and successfully renewed my scholarship each year.
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Outdoor Adventures
Fall 2014 - Fall 2015
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University of San Diego
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Colleges Against Cancer
Advocacy Committee Chair-2016
Luminaria Committee Chair-2015
Organized event speakers
Organized choral performance
Fundraised prior to event
Emceed Luminaria Ceremony
Set up and took down 2015 event
Tabled and raised awareness for event
Event Photographer-2014
Spring 2014 - Fall 2015
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Genetic Counseling Intern at UCSF Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program
Attended weekly tumor board sessions
Shadowed cases at UCSF Medical Center at Mt Zion, San Francisco General Hosptial (Avon Clinic) and UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay (NF/Ras pathway)
Assisted in converting UCSF to an electronic data base
Researched RAD50, RAD51C and RAD51D mutations to assist in creation of screening guidelines
Learned pedigree drawing techniques
June 2015 - August 2015
Teaching Assitant at University of San Diego
Assisted teaching students in Biol 225 lab
Taught a lecture on gel electrophoresis
Prepared labs and equipment each week
Graded quizzes and assignments
January 2015 - May 2015
Receptionist, law firm at Carroll and Associates
Answered phones and maintained files
Prepared documents and research
December 2014 - January 2015
Assistant, traffic accident reconstruction firm at Kauderer and Associates
Maintained files
Answered phones
Created research documents and files
Organized office
May 2014 - January 2015
Receptionist, Inventory at Tnt Fireworks Inc.
Ran inventory on fireworks containers
Collected signatures regarding California Senate Bill 866
Audited fireworks sales
May 2014 - July 2014
Cashier at Ace "Emigh" Hardware
Cashiered
Returned items to the floor
Maintained clean store
February 2013 - January 2014
