Experience

Cardiofit Medical Group Inc

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Research Assistant

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Uploaded echocardiograms for over 1,000 patients and reviewed literature pertaining to left ventricular hypertrophy and its associations with hypertension to assist with a study analyzing the clinical application of hypertension control and its effects on a multitude of structural, functional, and physiologic markers that are reported using two-dimensional, Doppler, and color-flow echocardiographic imaging.

• Volunteer Shadow/Scribe

  • Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Shadowed and scribed for in-office and telehealth appointments for a cardiologist with over 38 years of experience. Assisted with minimally invasive procedures including RFAs (radiofrequency ablation) and schlerotherapies. Took vitals, set up blood pressure machines, documented medical histories and symptoms, placed laboratory orders, ordered prescriptions, and set up telehealth appointments for over 130 patients.



KBM Dance

• Social Events Chair

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Planned social events and team-bonding activities for a group of over 30 UCLA students on a Kpop-cover dance team.



UAEM (Universities Allied for Essential Medicines)

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Education Committee

  • May 2022 - Present

  Lead a committee of 20+ UCLA students to produce biweekly presentations regarding updates and advocacy efforts in the realm of the access to medicines movement. Spearheaded a legislative advocacy project to push for the passage of four California public health bills: AB 85, SB 90, SB 59, and AB 665.

• Education and Current Events Committee Member

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Worked with the Education and Current Events committee to lobby for bills pertaining to healthcare accessibility, conducted legislative meetings, wrote op-ed regarding UCLA's commitment to global health equity, and presented slides regarding access to medications and prescription drug pricing.



Project Lux Nonprofit

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Volunteer

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Volunteer at a UCLA nonprofit dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes for unhoused individuals. Enrolled unhoused individuals in MediCal; helped unhoused individuals schedule doctor's appointments; packaged and delivered food, water, Narcan, and personal protective equipment for homeless individuals in Los Angeles; created DIY craft videos for pediatric patients at Venice Family Clinic



American Heart Association

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Advocacy Intern

  • Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

  Los Angeles, California, United States Assisted with cardiovascular policy research and creation of collateral materials under the direction of the Vice President of Advocacy for the Western Region. Created a research database and interactive map visualization utilizing the Microsoft Office program PowerBI for over 130 cities/counties in the Western Region to analyze each municipality's commitment to health policies aimed at improving cardiovascular health outcomes. Researched local policies and initiatives pertaining to tobacco… Show more Assisted with cardiovascular policy research and creation of collateral materials under the direction of the Vice President of Advocacy for the Western Region. Created a research database and interactive map visualization utilizing the Microsoft Office program PowerBI for over 130 cities/counties in the Western Region to analyze each municipality's commitment to health policies aimed at improving cardiovascular health outcomes. Researched local policies and initiatives pertaining to tobacco retail licensure, flavor tobacco bans, Complete Streets, ProduceRx, SNAP, health equity plans, and Tele-CPR. Show less



ALG Lawyers - Immigration Experts

• United States
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Jun 2022 - Sep 2022

  Los Angeles, California, United States Prepared and reviewed forms, exhibits, cover letters, briefs, and appeals for employment and family-based immigration cases; filed immigration packets for over 20 clients; researched USCIS policy and federal immigration laws to assist with case filing processes and to answer client questions; managed a team of five paralegals and led weekly case status meetings; collected, logged, and sent out mail and managed office inventory



ProtectUS

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness

• Legislative Aide

  • Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

  Assisted with the passage of 3 California public health bills (AB 1797, AB 2098, and SB 1479) into law by garnering legislative and organizational support for bills in collaboration with Senator Dr. Richard Pan’s office. Met weekly with stakeholders and over 30 legislative offices to discuss strategy and answer questions regarding the bill package, wrote sponsor letters in support of bills, drafted bill talking points and background sheets, wrote committee hearing call-scripts, spoke at bill… Show more Assisted with the passage of 3 California public health bills (AB 1797, AB 2098, and SB 1479) into law by garnering legislative and organizational support for bills in collaboration with Senator Dr. Richard Pan’s office. Met weekly with stakeholders and over 30 legislative offices to discuss strategy and answer questions regarding the bill package, wrote sponsor letters in support of bills, drafted bill talking points and background sheets, wrote committee hearing call-scripts, spoke at bill committee hearings, and assisted with social media lobbying efforts.

• Masked Up Project Lead

  • Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

  Conducted interviews, managed episode content, and engaged in organizational outreach for over 40 episodes Senator Dr. Richard Pan's community health livestream to discuss COVID-19 updates and social determinants of health. Recruited high-profile interviewees to discuss pertinent issues in the realm of public health, including the Director of the California Department of Public Health, the Chief Medical Officer of Covered California, and the California Surgeon General.



UCLA Department of Economics

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Research assistant for Professor Dora Costa's lab studying "Health Inequalities and the Ghost in Your Gene." Analyzing the impact of paternal health shocks on epigenetic imprinting across several generations with the use of R, Python, and data scraping techniques.



Panel to the People

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of UCLA Chapter for Panel to the People

  • Dec 2020 - Jun 2021

  Managed and onboarded a team of 12 ambassadors for the UCLA chapter of Panel to the People, a Harvard-based national nonprofit that facilitates interdisciplinary discussion between students and professionals through informative webinars; initiated collaboration with the Hey Mentor program; organized and led free college admission workshops for over 40 high school students from undeserved communities



Bruin Political Union

• United States
• Political Organizations

• Logistics Specialist

  • Sep 2020 - Apr 2021

  Planned, coordinated, and hosted UCLA political events for 80+ students, including Bruin Forum, a bipartisan political discourse event, and the UCLA 2020 Election Night event



UCLA Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC)

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern at the Office of the Internal Vice President

  • Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Researched and presented a resolution to 50+ members of the Office of the Internal Vice President calling for UCLA to increase funding and accessibility for mental health services



Go Green Initiative

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Intern

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Pleasanton, California, United States Conducted interviews, met with local town leaders, created storyboards for water conservation documentary, created social media and outreach posts, helped create and present slides for water conservation presentations for community members



Speak Out Foundation

• Co-Founder

  • May 2018 - Aug 2020

  Pleasanton, California, United States Co-founded a 510(c)(3) nonprofit organization to provide free public speaking classes, workshops, and competitions to students in the Bay Area; taught speech and debate classes to over 300 students; organized and judged at our summer speech contest, in which 14 students participated; organized and judged virtual summer debate tournament, in which 28 students participated



P2P College Prep

• Co-President

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2020

  Pleasanton, California, United States Let student-run nonprofit organization to provide 60+ students with free SAT tutoring services



Foothill Speech and Debate

• Co-President

  • Aug 2016 - May 2020

  Organized practice sessions, speech workshops, and parent meetings in preparation for tournaments; lead, scheduled, and organized weekly club meetings for 50+ students; planned and organized club banquet logistics and fundraising; increased club funds from -$300 to over $3,000 in the span of 2 years 2019-2020 Co-President 2018-2019 Vice President of Club Management 2017-2018 Treasurer



Mathnasium - The Math Learning Center

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mathematics Tutor

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

  Pleasanton, California, United States Assisted 40+ students with homework and problem sets ranging from preschool to high school-level math; administered and graded mathematics tests and worksheets



Dublin Iceland Ice Skating School

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Camp Counselor

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  Dublin, California, United States Taught figure skating and choreographed a routine for the students to perform at a summer skating camp.