Resumé

Jose Armando Rodriguez Sanchez

(870) 753-2083▪️(617) 702-2551▪️Jose.Rodriguez_Sanchez@tufts.edu▪️josearamando.org

MEDF-5013215 - 389 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155

Biomedical Engineering student with a focus on accessibility, health technology, and community-centered innovation. Experienced in cellular microscopy, prosthetic design, and disability advocacy. Strong background in student leadership, nonprofit outreach, and interdisciplinary project work combining STEM, entrepreneurship, and public engagement. Committed to making science more inclusive, practical, and people-focused.

Experience

Teaching Assistant, Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
Tufts Gordon Institute – Derby Entrepreneurship Center, Medford, MA
Aug 2025 – Dec 2025

• Supported undergraduate instruction for an entrepreneurship course taught by Moneer Azzam (Beacon Climate Innovations)

• Guided student teams through business model development, customer discovery, and pitch preparation

• Provided feedback on venture proposals and led select discussion sections on startup strategy

Outreach Learning Fellow
Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO), Medford, MA
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023

• Delivered hands-on STEM education to Boston and Somerville Public Schools, focusing on underserved students including low-income, first-generation, immigrant, and special education populations

• Facilitated engineering design projects using LEGO Education kits to support experiential learning

• Adapted curriculum to meet varying student needs and abilities, promoting inclusive STEM engagement

Elementary Distance Learning Teaching Assistant
Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO), Medford, MA
Feb 2023 – May 2023

• Collaborated virtually with Little Singer Community School in the Navajo Nation to support remote STEM learning

• Assisted students with engineering activities using LEGO kits and online collaboration tools

• Fostered culturally responsive teaching practices in a unique distance-learning environment

Leadership and Volunteer

Senator, Class of 2026 | Ambassador to BIG | Former Administration & Policy Chair | Former Outreach Chair
Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate – Medford, MA
Sep 2022 – Present

• Advocated for student priorities in academics, accessibility, and campus life through policy initiatives and student forums

• Served as Administration & Policy Chair (Apr 2023 – Apr 2024) and Outreach Chair (Jan 2025 – Apr 2025)

• Ambassador to the Boston Intercollegiate Government (Nov 2024 – Present), representing Tufts in cross-campus collaboration

President
Catholic Community at Tufts – Medford, MA
Sep 2022 – Present

• Led student organization focused on faith, service, and inclusion

• Organized bilingual Masses, coordinated volunteer initiatives, and collaborated with local parishes and interfaith groups

Founder & Director
The Army of Friendship Organization – Arkansas & Massachusetts
2019 – Present

• Launched a nonprofit promoting inclusion, youth outreach, and community development

• Led service projects, mentoring programs, and Run for Hope, a multi-state cancer awareness campaign

County Counselor
American Legion Arkansas Boys State – Conway, AR
May 2022 – Present

• Guided high school delegates through leadership simulations in state government, law, and civics

• Volunteered in the School of Commerce to support economic literacy and policy debates

Social Media Marketing Intern
Future Business Leaders of America – National Leadership Conference, Chicago, IL
Jun 2022

• Supported national FBLA marketing efforts during NLC 2022

• Created digital content and managed event coverage for outreach and engagement