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| ==Avani Sharma==
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| '''Email:''' avani.smnotra@gmail.com
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| '''[https://www.ted.com/profiles/6978541 TED Profile]'''
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| '''[https://www.instagram.com/avanismnotra/ Instagram]'''
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| ==Biography==
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| [[File:Avani Sharma.jpg|thumb|253x253px]]
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| Avani Sharma is a student at McMaster University studying Biomedical Engineering. Prior to moving to the UAE, she lived in Canada for 8 years. She is intrigued by the exploration of the field of sciences. She plans to pursue a career in the medical field especially as applied to the neurological domain of medical knowledge.
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| == Core Competencies ==
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| Avani's work ethics are commitment, hard work, and passion for knowledge. She has great interest in leadership and contributing to her community by developing her organization and management skills. She is always prepared to go the extra mile for precision and accuracy in her work and is determine to grow and succeed in the career of her choice. A global citizen, she has traveled extensively across India, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. She wants to make a difference in the world by making a positive contribution to the betterment of society and lesser privileged communities.
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| ==Education==
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| GEMS American Academy | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 2014 – 2019
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| Webber Academy | Calgary, Canada | 2013 – 2014
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| == Leadership/Activities ==
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| '''Brain Builders Program | March 2018- April 2018'''
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| Engaged and served patients with traumatic brain injury to provide an environment for effective recuperation. Avani worked towards the program's mission "to build upon the compassionate framework to share interactions of humanity that foster comfort, connection, and recovery for patients with TBI.” Avani engaged in personalized activities with the patients and formed a relationship that consists of trust.
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| '''GEMS- GMU Research Program | 2017- 2019'''
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| Avani is working with the faculty of Gulf Medical University in UAE to write a final research paper. This program covers extensive research problem-solving, assignments and projects with on campus lessons and mentorship throughout the program.
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| '''Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | December 2017- April 2018'''
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| Assisted and was directly involved in the labor and delivery department and performed their duties. Avani worked directly with physicians and patients in departments of her interest for 75hr. She understood the patient to physician relationship that is established in the multiple professions of the medical field by shadowing the doctors in the department.
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| '''Wikidoc.org | 2017- present'''
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| Avani is an online remote contributor from Abu Dhabi. Editing content and updating the medications pages on the site. The position requires excellent English grammar and writing skills, attention to detail, and proficiency using different computer software. She works directly with the team in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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| '''Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi | August 2017'''
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| Interacted with patients, asked physicians about the profession, and developed a sense of compassion, as well as service. Avani was exposed to different departments and their functions: Pain/Neuro Clinic, HVI Clinic, Respiratory Clinic, Acute Case, Occupation Health, Laboratory and Infection Control, Acute Care, and Pharmacy.
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| '''We Charity, Free the Children | 2011- 2019'''
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| Leading several campaigns as the Youth Leader to combat issues such as the lack of education, health, water, opportunity, and food. Participated in the first WE Conference in Canada, and was selected as a delegate to the WE Day Concert for two years.
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| '''TEDxYouth@GAA | September 2017- June 2018'''
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| Organized the Second TEDx Youth Event under the theme, “Start with a Yes” for GEMS American Academy, scheduled to occur in April, 2017. Avani is leading a team of over 35 members for the event in the capacity of Organizer/ Curator and licensee by TED.
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| '''TEDxYouth@GAA | September 2016- June 2017'''
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| Organized the First TEDx Youth Event under the theme, “Creative Frontiers” for GEMS American Academy. Avani led a team of 30 volunteers for the event in the capacity of Organizer/ Curator and licensee by TED.
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| '''World Scholar’s Cup | 2014- 2017'''
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| Head of junior varsity and varsity team since 2014. Recipient of Honour Medal- School Top Scholars in Regionals for the past three years. Shortlisted as top five scholars selected to participate in Global Round.
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| '''Key Club | 2017'''
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| Participated in several charity drives and awareness campaigns for the betterment of the school and general community. Contributed to the charity drive in collaboration with Operation Smile for donations towards helping children born cleft lips receive a new smile.
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| '''India in A Day | 2017'''
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| Co-directed a crowd-sourced film directed by Richie Mehta and produced by Ridley Scott, Anurag Kashyap, and so on.
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| '''Google Code-in | December 2016, December 2017'''
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| Participated and worked with multiple open source software organization with tasks ranging from coding, documentation, outreach/ research, and user interface design. Received a digital certificate and prize.
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| == Skills and Interests ==
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| '''Technical:''' User Interface of Design, Adobe, Microsoft Office, JavaScript, Final Cut Pro, iMovie
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| '''Languages:''' Fluent- English, Hindi '''|''' Conversational- French, Arabic
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| '''Arts:''' Violin (2012- present), Flute (2011- present), Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting
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