Profile: Secretary

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Elida Babollah

Number of Years Involve with NSBE:
Year 1+

Area(s) of Concentration:
Biomedical engineering with a pre-medical track

About Me:
Hi everyone! My name is Elida Babollah. I am currently a sophomore biomedical engineering, pre-medical student here at the University of Connecticut. As secretary, and head of the communications zone of UConn NSBE for the 2008-2009 school year, there are two main goals that I hope to achieve. First and foremost is spreading the word of NSBE around campus and better publicizing our events so as to gain more members and greater awareness to our organization. My second goal for the upcoming year is to strengthen the communication between the e-board, officers, PCI (pre-collegiate initiative), advisors, and other members. My vision for NSBE is that it will continue to expand and grow stronger in every aspect of our mission "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers, who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community."

Recent Experience(s):
I haven’t had the chance to do any research or internships yet, but this summer I’m planning on either interning at a local hospital, doing research in my major, or interning at a biomedical engineering company.

List at least one major aspect you like about NSBE:
Hmm…where to start… There are so many amazing people in NSBE with such potential. There are so many opportunities within NSBE to network and expand your horizon There are always chances to help impact the community through food drives, tutoring and other community service initiatives. There is so much positive energy/ inspiration/ motivation in NSBE and so much you can learn from the other members. Aside from all of these AMAZING aspects of NSBE, what I like best is that NSBE helps you to grow as a person, both academically and socially. Since I joined back as a freshman, NSBE has helped me become a stronger leader and a better student and I am eternally grateful for that.

What do you like best about of your current office position?
The thing I like best about being the secretary of such an amazing organization is that I am able to interact with all of the members, advisors and eboard to ensure strong communication within our chapter and that I get to keep track of what happens at our meetings so that I can keep everyone informed and updated about what’s going on.

What message would you like to give new and existing members?
First off, I’d like to congratulate all of the new members for taking the initiative to become a part of such an amazing national organization. Secondly, I’d like to encourage all of you to become as active in NSBE as you can in order to enjoy the full benefits of being a member. As for the existing members, I’d like to say welcome back! I commend you all for joining NSBE in the first place and for sticking with it! For all members….I’d like to say GOOD LUCK with your academics this year and remember that that NSBE is here to support you through all that you do!

Favorite Quote:
My favorite quote is the following by Marianne Williamson. It has always been an inspiration to me and I’d like to share it with all of you. "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

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updated: 08/20/2007

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