Ruoyan Chen
Chapel Hill - Raleigh
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
YMCA of the Triangle
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured pool safety by monitoring swimmers, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies
- Certified in CPR, First Aid, and water rescue
- Fostered a welcoming, inclusive environment for patrons
Paid Field Canvasser
North Carolina Democratic Party
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted targeted door-to-door voter outreach for congressional and state house campaigns
- Utilized MiniVAN software to log voter interactions and refine campaign strategies
- Engaged and persuaded undecided voters on key issues
- Volunteer canvasser for Allen Buansi’s NC House campaign (2024)
Co-Founder & Treasurer
NC Teens for Abortion Access
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Co-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Organized grassroots events from scratch, raising over $3,000 for blanket organization Carolina Abortion Fund
- Created various educational materials (zines, infographics, social media)
Private Swim Coach
Freelance
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided personalized lessons for children ages 5–11, emphasizing water safety and stroke fundamentals
- Prepped swimmers for competitive teams and state-level meets
Education
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2029
High School Diploma -
East Chapel Hill High School
Chapel Hill, NC06-2025
Languages
English – Native/Bilingual
Mandarin Chinese – Native/Bilingual
Awards
AP Scholar with Distinction (2023–2025), AP Scholar (2022)
Timeline
Lifeguard
YMCA of the Triangle
07.2023 - Current
Paid Field Canvasser
North Carolina Democratic Party
06.2022 - Current
Co-Founder & Treasurer
NC Teens for Abortion Access
06.2022 - 06.2024
Private Swim Coach
Freelance
05.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
North Carolina State University
High School Diploma -
East Chapel Hill High School
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