Stephannie Gallardo

Plan and organize events with VCs and Founders.

Participated in a highly selective, rigorous 7 month training program focused on core finance and investment concepts and skills taught by leading business school professors and investment professionals.

As a Sophomore Advisor, I supported and mentored first-year students as they transitioned into university life. My role involved providing guidance on academic and social matters, organizing community-building activities, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment in the residence halls. I served as a resource for students, helping them navigate challenges, connect with campus resources, and achieve their personal and academic goals. Through regular check-ins, workshops, and events, I aimed to create a supportive community where students felt empowered to thrive.

As a UT Southwestern Medical Center’s intern in the Institutional Advancement Office, I rotated across five departments—IA Core, Government Affairs, CMPA, DAR, and OTD. Each rotation gave me a unique perspective into how UTSW advances its mission, from project management and alumni engagement to public relations, branding, and organizational development. For my main project with CMPA, I collaborated with the Department of Plastic Surgery and Dermatology to design a skincare misinformation awareness campaign for teens and young adults. I created a 10-part video series, web and social media content, and a full marcomm strategy to help young audiences separate fact from myth in the world of online skincare. Beyond my project, I gained hands-on experience with SEO and paid search strategy, multimedia production, research conduction, interviewing practices, article writing, brand partnerships, editorial and social media initiatives, and internal communications. I also had the chance to observe how alumni outreach programs, publications, and events come together to strengthen UTSW’s community.