Name:
Ivie Uzamere
Hometown:
Westchester, NY
Class year:
2021
Sport:
Track and Field
Major:
Biology and Science in Society Double Major
Profession:
Clinical Research Associate with Yale Department of Emergency Medicine
Favorite moment at Wes:
"One of my favorite moments was WesFest and being a part of the SOC Program. It was great to have spaces where our cultures and experiences were celebrated, recognized and valued."
Achievements while at Wes:
Ivie was the President of Foster Care Project which provides mentoring and tutoring to students who are in foster care in CT. She served as a Clinical Researcher at the Community Health Center in Middletown. On campus Ivie spent time as a Residential Advisor, Senior Interviewer, WesMASS Teaching Assistant. Executive board member for Minority Association of PreMedical Students and SACLC. She was also the recipient of the 2020 Cledeninn Prize which recognizes an African American student who has achieved academic excellence in biology/molecular biology and biochemistry.
Ivie also enjoyed great success as a thrower on the Track & Field team, in her time she:
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Track and Field Captain,
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2021 Hoagland Award Winner,
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NCAA Indoor title in the Weight throw,
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2X All- American,
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USTFCCCA All-Region Team Selection,
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All-NESCAC selection,
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Carla Coffee Award Winner given to the top Division III field athlete,
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USTFCCCA All-New England and All-NESCAC honors in the hammer throw.
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CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team honoree,
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USTFCCCA All-Academic selection, and was named to the NESCAC All-Academic Team.
Career after Wes.
"I joined the Yale Department of Emergency Medicine as a clinical research associate. I work specifically with geriatric patients and conduct research focused on identifying and developing patient and caregiver reported outcome measures to improve clinical outcomes."
Ivie also wrote the script for our Student-Athlete of Color Leadership Council's "The Battle is Worth It" video.
Instagram: @ivieuzamere
