Reseaech and Development Associate

• Aug 2022 - Present

Developing and executing research, including clinical trials, user experience/customer experience, and qualitative research. Customer outreach and discovery. Product development. Developing and executing research, including clinical trials, user experience/customer experience, and qualitative research. Customer outreach and discovery. Product development.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

Socially Assistive Robot formative user testing of a socially assistive robot and virtual robot, which aims to engage residents of assisted living communities through activities, like trivia, as well as provide reminders for daily health behaviors, like taking medicine and drinking water. Responsibilities: -Recruiting and scheduling participants -Developing and reviewing semi-structured script and activities for focus groups -Facilitating focus groups -Analyzing focus group and survey data

UGA PhD Career Accelorater Program

• Aug 2021 - May 2022

National Science Foundation I-Corp Participant

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

2021 Cohort Team support by the Univeristy of Georgia Innovation Hub Team name: Mind Your Heart Team members: Anita Reina, Matt Gehr, Swezen Kizito Goal: To understand employer and employee perspectives on workplace health Objectives: -Define customer segmentation for potential workplace wellness program -Interview potential buyers and users on the domains of workplace health, technology use, and user experience 2021 Cohort Team support by the Univeristy of Georgia Innovation Hub Team name: Mind Your Heart Team members: Anita Reina, Matt Gehr, Swezen Kizito Goal: To understand employer and employee perspectives on workplace health Objectives: -Define customer segmentation for potential workplace wellness program -Interview potential buyers and users on the domains of workplace health, technology use, and user experience

UGA Emerging Leaders 2020-2021 Program

• Oct 2020 - May 2021

The Emerging Leaders Program is competitively selected leadership program sponsored by the UGA Graduate School. Through this program I was able to: -Recognize my personal leadership preferences and style -Develop communication skills effective in leading diverse groups -Connect with other young professionals and establish lasting professional relationships The Emerging Leaders Program is competitively selected leadership program sponsored by the UGA Graduate School. Through this program I was able to: -Recognize my personal leadership preferences and style -Develop communication skills effective in leading diverse groups -Connect with other young professionals and establish lasting professional relationships

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

Collaboration with University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (2020-2021) -Conduct literature on the topic of nutrition literacy, outlining the definitions and current measures for the construct. -Used PRISMA guidelines to systematically search and review literature -Virtual cross-institutional collaboration Faculty supervisors: Drs. Lisa Renzi-Hammond and Jenay Beer Collaboration with University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (2020-2021) -Conduct literature on the topic of nutrition literacy, outlining the definitions and current measures for the construct. -Used PRISMA guidelines to systematically search and review literature -Virtual cross-institutional collaboration Faculty supervisors: Drs. Lisa Renzi-Hammond and Jenay Beer

UGA Women's Innovation Bootcamp 2019-2020

• Aug 2019 - May 2020

UGA Women's Innovation Bootcamp provided firsthand experience related to the basics of commercialization and targeted skill-building in leadership. UGA Women's Innovation Bootcamp provided firsthand experience related to the basics of commercialization and targeted skill-building in leadership.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2018 - May 2019

During this position I managed grading and student communication for a total of five undergraduate courses. During this position I managed grading and student communication for a total of five undergraduate courses.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2017 - May 2019

The development and testing of a eHealth mobile app, Breathe Easier, targeted to survivors of lung cancer and their familial care takers. Responsibilites included: -Conducted literature review analyzing current solutions in symptom-burden management for lung cancer survivors -Development of interview and focus group materials to test user experience and prototype acceptance. -Collection and analysis of interview and focus group data using MaxQDA software -Cultural sensitivity evaluation of prototype content, including one-on-one key informant interviews -Present and translate clinical results into health communications for conference audiences, individuals with lung cancer, and health care providers Funded by Bristol Myers Squibb; in collaboration with University of South Carolina and University of Georgia

Library Security Assistant

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2017

Facilitated a safe and comfortable environment for students in the library and providing assistance when needed. Recognized critical situations and being able to contact appropriate medical assistance and/or law enforcement. Opened and closed the building independently and understanding appropriate protocol. Facilitated a safe and comfortable environment for students in the library and providing assistance when needed. Recognized critical situations and being able to contact appropriate medical assistance and/or law enforcement. Opened and closed the building independently and understanding appropriate protocol.

Student Research Assistant

• Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

Funded by the AARP Campus Kitchen Project Grant, I worked under Associate Professor Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, assisting the Campus Kitchen at the University of Georgia in conducting a comprehensive literature review. This review looked at barrier to proper nutrition for older adults. I also helped critique and develop survey questions for the program evaluation. Funded by the AARP Campus Kitchen Project Grant, I worked under Associate Professor Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, assisting the Campus Kitchen at the University of Georgia in conducting a comprehensive literature review. This review looked at barrier to proper nutrition for older adults. I also helped critique and develop survey questions for the program evaluation.

Research and Grant Writing Intern

• Jan 2017 - May 2017

Fulfilled public health competencies on a daily basis by working with community members and stakeholders to identify needs and develop appropriate grant plans/programs. I evaluated several research and grant proposals seeking approval in Clarke County Schools. I also worked closely with the University of Georgia's College of Public Health in analyzing data from, and making reports regarding, the Athens Wellbeing Project. Fulfilled public health competencies on a daily basis by working with community members and stakeholders to identify needs and develop appropriate grant plans/programs. I evaluated several research and grant proposals seeking approval in Clarke County Schools. I also worked closely with the University of Georgia's College of Public Health in analyzing data from, and making reports regarding, the Athens Wellbeing Project.

Senior SNAP Volunteer

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

Enrolled individuals in the Senior Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program via online application. I understood which documents are relevant to increased benefits and scanned them into the online application. I worked to maintain confidentiality between clients and with their information. Enrolled individuals in the Senior Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program via online application. I understood which documents are relevant to increased benefits and scanned them into the online application. I worked to maintain confidentiality between clients and with their information.

Smart Lunch Smart Kid Volunteer

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Organized and delivered nutritious and fresh lunches to K-12 age students across the Athens-Clarke County area during summer months when school was not in session. I developed physically and mentally enriching activities for the students. I also worked with parents and community members to recommend resources and give health information. Organized and delivered nutritious and fresh lunches to K-12 age students across the Athens-Clarke County area during summer months when school was not in session. I developed physically and mentally enriching activities for the students. I also worked with parents and community members to recommend resources and give health information.