Wayzata, Minnesota, United States
My name is Pippa Pflaum and I am a current sophomore at Cornell. I am pursuing my Bachelor's of Science in Hospitality and Hotel Management, concentrating in finance and minoring in Italian.
- Produced school-wide, student-run TEDx event—organized & facilitated meetings between 12 content/coaching members & 8 speakers - Oversaw/coordinated 3 graphic design, 2 website, & 2 social media members, honing logistical organization, teamwork, & leadership skills - Presented 6 speeches to total audience of 100+ students, faculty, staff, local New Hampshire community, & online livestream audience
- Researched & strategically selected microloan investments of $200/week for small businesses in 5 developing countries across Asia & Africa - Led weekly meetings of 15+ members, analyzing default rates, delinquency rates, profitability, average cost to borrower, & other loan details
- Nonprofit working with incarcerated mothers/pregnant women to provide childcare supplies & temporary housing & build community - Worked with prison support group leaders & board members to strategize expanding program into federal prisons in Minnesota & Wisconsin - Learned about federal prison conditions/protocol for pregnant inmates & collaborated with similar initiative in Alabama to expand reach