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Destiny Hankerson’s Professional Experience

Primary Occupations: Artist and Athlete

Secondary occupations (hobbies and interests): Musician, Amateur Astronomer and Researcher, Writer, and Web Designer

Education: Currently, I’m studying at University of the People. I began my Health Science degree in 2025, and I took general education courses and business courses starting from 2022. My future goal for my education is to become a healthcare professional.

Activities and Societies: Tennis as a member of the USTA, UTR, and the Global Tennis Network. I also volunteer with organizations involved in ethical tech and science advocacy, and I take part in artistic events when I can (such as West Windsor Arts). I continue my education through reading books, learning new things through online courses, and attending educational webinars.


Main Skills

Artistic skills: Concept art, painting, drawing, video editing, photography, and digital design.

Writing skills: Creative writing, non-fiction writing, research skills, and LibreOffice, Microsoft Word, and Google Docs experience.

Musical skills: Singer, songwriter, and percussionist (glockenspiel)  

Science skills: Research and health sciences skills

Work Experience

I work as a self-employed artist, sharing my creative projects on the internet and in person. In the past, I trained to become a professional tennis player. I also volunteer with organizations such as the Union of Concerned Scientists, Pen to Print and "Write On!" magazine, Career Village, and Design It For Us.

Additionally, I have work experience in the arts. As of May 2025, I freelance for Academy of the Heart and Mind, an online literary journal.

In 2026, I participated in the "Not Afraid" exhibit with Art Against Racism and West Windsor Arts. This was a beautiful experience which helped me meet many other artists, and my work was a multimedia piece.

In research, I've created independent projects at The Open Science Framework. My present studies are on reducing excessive social media use and analyzing its harms, and exploring how studies on NDEs can open doors to future research on spiritual experiences.

Honors and Awards

Mental Health Foundations Certificate - April 2025

Issued by Wellness Ed Lab.org, Wellness Together.org, and California Department of Education

This is a certificate I earned for completing a course on the foundations of mental health. I learned how we can take care of our mental health through developing resilience, community connections, and meaningful lives.


USTA Champion - August 2024

Issued by USTA Adult Open Tournament at Middlesex County College, New Jersey 

I won my first championship trophy at the USTA Adult Open Tournament in Edison, New Jersey, where I played on hard courts on August 17, 2024. I also won two runner-up trophies at Ramapo College's tournament in the same year.


Child Neurology Certificate - May 2025

As part of my healthcare experience, I earned a certificate for completing one hour of virtual shadowing. The subject was Child Neurology, and it was issued by Sahil Mehta, MD, from Medschool Coach.


USTA Champion - 2025

I won two more USTA champion trophies in 2025, at Middlesex County College and Ramapo College.


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