Chimezie Amaefuna

Chimezie Amaefuna is a dedicated professional with experience in research and volunteer roles within healthcare and education. Currently serving as a Research Associate at Park Square Executive Search since July 2023, Chimezie also volunteers at Crisis Text Line, providing support to individuals in crisis. Previous volunteer experiences include assisting patients at Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center. Chimezie held roles at the University of Pennsylvania as a Teaching Assistant and Student Residential Services Manager, managing a college house and supporting students in their academic pursuits. Research experience includes a summer internship at Oregon Health & Science University focused on synaptic plasticity and a research assistant position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia studying C. elegans models for complex I disease. Chimezie earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania in 2023.