I’m Lily Polcovar, a Baltimore-based student with a BA in Human Development from SUNY Oswego. I blend creative design with community-focused work, from museum education to youth programming and volunteer coordination. I enjoy turning ideas into accessible, engaging experiences that support learning and well-being. I’m passionate about empowering people through art, storytelling, and inclusive design. I thrive in collaborative teams where curiosity and mindfulness guide our problem-solving and impact.

Lily Polcovar

I’m Lily Polcovar, a Baltimore-based student with a BA in Human Development from SUNY Oswego. I blend creative design with community-focused work, from museum education to youth programming and volunteer coordination. I enjoy turning ideas into accessible, engaging experiences that support learning and well-being. I’m passionate about empowering people through art, storytelling, and inclusive design. I thrive in collaborative teams where curiosity and mindfulness guide our problem-solving and impact.

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I’m Lily Polcovar, a Baltimore-based student with a BA in Human Development from SUNY Oswego. I blend creative design with community-focused work, from museum education to youth programming and volunteer coordination. I enjoy turning ideas into accessible, engaging experiences that support learning and well-being.

I’m passionate about empowering people through art, storytelling, and inclusive design. I thrive in collaborative teams where curiosity and mindfulness guide our problem-solving and impact.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Museum Educator at Children’s Museum of Oswego
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Internship; supported museum visitors, led educational programming, and facilitated interactive exhibits.
Substitute Teaching Assistant at Catskill Elementary School
November 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Seasonal role assisting teachers with classroom activities, behavior management, and student support.
Floating Counselor at Woodstock Day School
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Internship providing counseling support, coordinating activities for students and liaising with staff.
Gardener at The Spiral House
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2023
Part-time grounds maintenance, garden care, and plant cultivation.
Success Coach at State University of New York at Oswego
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Part-time coach supporting student success programs, mentoring students, and coordinating resources.
Dining Hall Employee at State University of New York at Oswego
November 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Part-time food service duties in dining hall operations.
Diversity Chair, Secretary, and Assistant New Member Educator at Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Volunteer leadership roles organizing diversity initiatives, performing administrative duties, and mentoring new members.
Forward at Oswego State Women's ACHA Hockey
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Club team member in the varsity-level women's hockey program.
Student Volunteer at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Volunteer activities supporting suicide prevention initiatives, event coordination, and outreach.
Student Volunteer at National ARFID Foundation
February 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Volunteer contributing to ARFID awareness and outreach.
Member, Media & Design Team, and Events Team at COPE (Counseling Outreach Peer Educators)
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Team member handling media/design and events for counseling outreach programs.
Museum Educator at Children's Museum of Oswego
January 20, 2024 - May 20, 2024
Led interactive exhibits and educational programming for visitors, supported curriculum development, and assisted with tour facilitation and classroom management during internship.
Budgeter at Green Labs
September 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Tracked budgets and supported procurement; collaborated on cost analysis and resource management for student lab projects.
Diversity Chair/Secretary/Assistant New Member Educator at Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Led diversity initiatives, maintained records, and mentored new members; organized events and communications.
Student Volunteer at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
March 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Participated in chapter activities, outreah events and safety education initiatives.
Member, Media & Design Team at COPE (Counseling Outreach Peer Educators)
August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Collaborated on outreach campaigns, media design, and events; supported mental health awareness initiatives.
Member at Pottery Club
August 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Participated in ceramics projects and club activities.
Naloxone Training (Narcan) at Oswego County Health Department
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Completed Naloxone training.
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper at The QPR Institute
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Completed QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper program.

Education

BA in Human Development at State University of New York at Oswego
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025
BA in Human Development at State University of New York at Oswego
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025

Qualifications

Naloxone (Narcan) Training
May 1, 2025 - March 11, 2026
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program
May 1, 2025 - March 11, 2026
Naloxone Training (Narcan)
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment