Amelia Jacquat
About Amelia Jacquat
Amelia Jacquat is a Senior Admissions Fellow at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering with minors in Computer Science and Theatre from the same institution, and has experience in various roles including research assistant and web developer.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Amelia Jacquat serves as a Senior Admissions Fellow at The George Washington University, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on admissions processes and strategies, contributing to the university's efforts to attract a diverse student body. Her responsibilities include developing tour programming that highlights diversity and important campus issues.
Previous Experience in Admissions and Research
Prior to her current role, Jacquat worked as a Research Assistant at The George Washington University from 2020 to 2021. During this time, she assisted Dr. John Helveston in research projects within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Additionally, she served as a Web Developer and Communications Assistant from 2021 to 2022, where she utilized Salesforce and Banner to address application processing issues for admissions.
Educational Background
Amelia Jacquat studied at The George Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Systems Engineering and minors in Computer Science and Theatre from 2019 to 2023. Prior to this, she attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, focusing on Musical Theatre from 2014 to 2019, and completed her education at Ursuline Academy during the same period.
Professional Development and Leadership
Jacquat has held leadership positions in various extracurricular organizations at The George Washington University, including serving as a tour guide. She has also been active in professional organizations such as the International Council of Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and the Society of Women Engineers, contributing to her professional development and network within the engineering field.
Internship Experience
In 2018, Amelia Jacquat completed a one-month internship as an Engineering Intern at Lanier & Associates, Consulting Engineers, Inc. in New Orleans, Louisiana. This experience provided her with practical exposure to engineering practices and enhanced her understanding of the field.