Karanveer Syal

Karanveer Syal has a diverse work experience spanning various organizations and roles. In 2019, they joined the Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission (Fresno EOC) as an Equity and Inclusion - Program Coordinator. Karanveer provided leadership and coordinated functions and activities in support of the agency's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In this role, they implemented strategies and initiatives for programs such as WIC, Early Head Start, Health Services Division, and African American Coalition. Karanveer also coordinated program participation in community-wide efforts.

Prior to their role at Fresno EOC, in 2020, Karanveer worked as an Education Facilitator - Health Services Division at California Personal Responsibility Education Program (CAPREP). Here, they provided free educational classes to inform and prevent unintended pregnancies, reduce high rates of teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, and improve individuals' sexual health and well-being. Karanveer'sresponsibilities also included decreasing teenage pregnancy rates in Fresno County through evidence-based programs.

In 2019, Karanveer served as a Dental Outreach Health Educator at Fresno EOC. Karanveer was responsible for outreach, education, recruitment, and management of client activities related to oral health delivery systems. Karanveer provided education on oral hygiene and preventative services to clients in the Local Dental Pilot Project and Denti-Cal Youth Services.

Before joining Fresno EOC, in 2018, Karanveer worked as an Intern, Corporate Services - Planning & Organizational Development at Community Medical Centers. Karanveer conducted a data analysis of an annual employee engagement survey and evaluated drivers such as manager effectiveness, burnout, and voluntary turnover. Karanveer'sfindings were used to make recommendations to encourage leadership behavioral change in order to reduce voluntary turnover.

From 2014 to 2017, Karanveer was involved in various roles at UCLA. Karanveer co-founded and served as the Director of Hospital Operations for PULSE, an organization within UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and UCLA Undergraduate Organizations. Karanveer also worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the David Krantz Psychiatry Lab, where they analyzed oviduct contractions of female Drosophila to study neurotransmitter transporters and their impact on behavior and neurodegenerative processes. Additionally, they gained exposure to integrative medicine practices as a Shadowing Assistant at Beverly Hills Headache Institute.

Furthermore, Karanveer has held positions at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where they participated in the PREP Program - Diversity, Inclusion, and Outreach, and at the University of California, Los Angeles, where they worked as Front Desk Staff for Housing and Hospitality Services.

In 2014, Karanveer was also selected for the Biomedical Sciences Enrichment Program (BISEP) at the National Institutes of Health, and in 2015, they participated in the PREP Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Overall, Karanveer Syal's work experience showcases their expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as their research and organizational skills in various fields such as healthcare and academia.

Karanveer Syal completed their education in a well-structured and progressive manner. Karanveer first obtained their High School Diploma from Central High East Campus between 2009 and 2013. Following this, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology at the University of California, Los Angeles from 2013 to 2017. Building upon their undergraduate studies, they then completed a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Behavior Studies at Alliant International University-Fresno from 2019 to 2021. Karanveer Syal's education journey demonstrates a focus on psychology and organizational behavior, indicating a strong interest in understanding human behavior and its impact on organizational dynamics.