PROFILE

I am passionate about reproductive and sexual health care. Looking to expand my knowledge by working with organizations providing sexual and reproductive health care services and education. I have conducted various research projects including: “College and Contraception: A descriptive analysis of contraceptive knowledge, attitudes, and practices among women at the Claremont Colleges” (Thesis); “ Organization of Risk and Agency in Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Risk Reduction Techniques Among Heterosexual College Individuals”; “The Use of Online Sexual Health Information Resources Among College Age Adults: A Preliminary Study”

EXPERIENCE WATSON FELLOW — AUGUST 2016- AUGUST 2017

The Watson Fellowship allows for a year of independent exploration around the globe. My project is titled: “Informed Consent, Individual Choice, and Factors Influencing Women’s Conceptive Decision Making”. Conducted interviews and volunteered at various Women’s and Sexual Health Organizations.

ANNA ALEXIS ABROAD, BLOG—2016-ONGOING

Musings and essays about my time exploring women’s health in a global context, current social and political situations, and providing accurate and approachable information regarding various contraceptive methods. The website includes a resource section that readers may use to get more information on anything from abortion to relationships to documentaries. The blog also features a section on beer from around the globe. www.annaalexisnichols.com

THE RED TENT PROJECT MANAGER, KASANKA BABOON PROJECT — NOVEMBER 2016-ONGOING

The Red Tent Project is a campaign with it’s origins in my Watson Year. During this fundraiser $6,000 was raised to provide sustainable menstrual hygiene products such as menstrual cups and reusable pads to young girls and women in peri-urban and rural areas of Zambia. Workshops in which women were educated about menstruation, period management, and how to sew cloth pads themselves were conducted at various points. www.gofundme.com/the-red-tent-project.

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGING ASSISTANT, MARIE STOPES ZAMBIA (MSZ); LUSAKA, ZAMBIA—DECEMBER 2016-APRIL 2017

Assisted in marketing and evaluating existing MSZ Youth Activities such as the Teen Diva Centers (where girls aged 16-24 can access free contraceptive counseling and services in nonjudgmental and youth-friendly way). Conducted focus groups with rural communities in the Copperbelt to asses newly created mobilization strategies created by MSZ and ideo.org. Organized and thematized events held at Diva Centers every other Friday. Collaborated in creating innovative ways of collecting qualitative data through Teen-Connectors at Diva Centers. Designed a youth-friendly efficacy chart that utilized the “Divine Diva” models. Developed MSZ’s social media strategy and created counseling scripts for the Teen-Connectors that spoke to aspirations rather than merely information.

annanichols94@gmail.com (ZM) +260 974 889 563 www.annaalexisnichols.com

A N NA N I C H O L S

VOLUNTEER AT LUSAKA UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL MATERNITY WARD; LUSAKA, ZAMBIA—DECEMBER 2016-APRIL 2017

Shadowed OBGYNs during pre-natal, ante-natal, and family planning clinics once a week. During family planning clinics I provided contraceptive counseling and observed the administration of oral contraceptives, the injectable, and witnessed insertions and removals of long-acting reversible contraceptives. Assisted midwives, nurses, and doctors on Labor and Delivery Ward and supported laboring patients at least once a week.

VOLUNTEER AT CROSSROADS; CLAREMONT, CA — 2015 Worked alongside previously incarcerated women on community building projects. Developed an educational program regarding HIV/AIDS prevention using engagement activities and Power Point. Reached out to other organizations for fundraising and community involvement opportunities.

MEDICAL SERVICES INTERN, PLANNED PARENTHOOD GULF COAST; HOUSTON, TX — 2015

Developed continuing education units (CEU) for affiliate doctors and nurses. Various topics included: birth control methods, new drug regimens or sexually transmitted infections, ICD-10 Codes, medical recommendations, new pap guidelines, and abortion procedure guidelines

ADVOCATE, PITZER ADVOCATES FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT; CLAREMONT, CA — 2014-2016

Acted as peer advocate, promotions coordinator, and a member of the continuing education committee. Provided peer education and confidential resources regarding sexual assault, and worked warm-line. Participated in 40+ hours of advocacy training.

CAMP COUNSELOR, GREENE FAMILY CAMP; BRUCEVILLE, TX — SUMMERS 2012-2014

Worked with campers ages 7-9 (2012), 10-11 (2012, 2013), 12-13 (2013),14-16 (2014). Planned and prepared daily activities. Acted as mentor and emotional resource for young girls.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE TUTOR AND VOLUNTEER, IMPACT ONE INITIATIVE, LUSAKA, ZM—NOVEMBER 2016—APRIL 2017

ORIENTATION ADVENTURE (OA) LEADER, PITZER COLLEGE—2014, 2015

TUTOR, CLAREMONT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM(CLASP)—2015

NEWS REPORTER, THE STUDENT LIFE—2014

VOLUNTEER, MED-LIFE MEDICAL BRIGADE, LIMA, PERU—2013

EDUCATION INTERN, PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA—2012

PEER EDUCATOR, TEEN REACH, PLANNED PARENTHOOD GULF COAST—2010-2012

EDITOR IN CHIEF, THE FALCON NEWSPAPER, HOUSTON, TX—2012

COLUMNIST, THE FALCON NEWSPAPER, HOUSTON, TX—2009-2012

CONFERENCES ATTENDED PLANNED PARENTHOOD NATIONAL CONFERENCE,WASHINGTON, D.C—JUNE, 2016

UNITED STATE OF WOMEN SUMMIT, WASHINGTON, D.C.—JUNE, 2016

THE INTERNATIONAL UNION AGAINST SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS ( IUSTI) CONFERENCE, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY.—SEPTEMBER, 2016

FIAPAC 12TH INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL ABORTION AND CONTRACEPTION ASSOCIATES CONFERENCE, LISBON PORTUGAL.—OCTOBER, 2016

AWARDS WATSON FELLOW—2016

HOOPER NEWSPAPER AWARD—2012

PERSONAL COLUMN, UIL 2ND PLACE—2010

EDUCATION PITZER COLLEGE, CLAREMONT, CA — B.A. , 2016

SKILLS

Ambassador of Women’s Health (AWH) Certified; First Aid CPR AED Certified; Trained Doula, CD(DONA); Contraceptive Counseling; Sexual Assault Survivor Advocacy; Excel; PowerPoint SPSS; NVIVO; Survey Monkey; Qualatrics; In-Depth Interview Development; Survey Development; In-Design;