Medical Volunteer

• May 2023 - Present

Vice President

• Mar 2023 - Present

- Created and am Co-Leading (BIG) BioInnovation Group's Mentorship Program - pairing underclassmen with BIG upperclassmen to foster a supportive community and encourage discussions about getting into faculty-led and/or student-led research, balancing research and classwork, careers in research, and getting involved in BIG. - holding one in-person event at the start of every quarter for underclassmen to get involved and learn about undergraduate research opportunities. - consistently… Show more - Created and am Co-Leading (BIG) BioInnovation Group's Mentorship Program - pairing underclassmen with BIG upperclassmen to foster a supportive community and encourage discussions about getting into faculty-led and/or student-led research, balancing research and classwork, careers in research, and getting involved in BIG. - holding one in-person event at the start of every quarter for underclassmen to get involved and learn about undergraduate research opportunities. - consistently communicating with other campus life groups to gather more underclassmen interested in joining the BIG community or gaining support/resources in the STEM field.

Student Lab Manager Co-Lead

• Mar 2023 - Present

- Organize classes to teach 750+ students per year critical lab techniques without cost - Managing a team of 12 Student Lab Managers to lead teaching sessions - Continuously develop both in-person and online components of the research training program teaching pipetting, PCR, and gel; making it accessible to all experience levels - Maintaining inventory of lab materials, working directly with BioInnovation Lab's lab manager - Streamlining the new Student Lab Manager onboarding &… Show more - Organize classes to teach 750+ students per year critical lab techniques without cost - Managing a team of 12 Student Lab Managers to lead teaching sessions - Continuously develop both in-person and online components of the research training program teaching pipetting, PCR, and gel; making it accessible to all experience levels - Maintaining inventory of lab materials, working directly with BioInnovation Lab's lab manager - Streamlining the new Student Lab Manager onboarding & training processes

Student Lab Manager (SLM)

• May 2022 - Present

-Demonstrating proficiency in the following technical skills strongly recommended for research labs: Pipetting, PCR, and Gel Electrophoresis -Through the BIG Research Training program, training UCD students interested in undergraduate research from all majors/years in these lab skills as an introduction to the (biotech) research field

Junior Vice President

• May 2022 - Present

Intern at LIFT

• Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

- Leadership and Innovation Fundamentals Training at BIG @ UCD - brainstorming and implementing solutions to streamline the onboarding process for Student Lab Managers (SLM) who work with the BIG Research Training (BIG-RT) Program - gaining leadership, teamwork, and project management experience in a mentorship setting

Mentor - BioLaunch Mentorship Program

• Aug 2022 - Present

- Provided one-on-one mentoring to first-year students in the UC Davis BioLaunch Program - Met to help students in their personal, emotional, and academic growth to positively impact their ability to be successful. - Connected students with campus resources to provide expert support. - Assisted students in preparing for the transition to UC Davis over the summer, orienting them to the college environment and culture, and selecting classes. - Provided one-on-one mentoring to first-year students in the UC Davis BioLaunch Program - Met to help students in their personal, emotional, and academic growth to positively impact their ability to be successful. - Connected students with campus resources to provide expert support. - Assisted students in preparing for the transition to UC Davis over the summer, orienting them to the college environment and culture, and selecting classes.

Student Assistant II

• Feb 2023 - Oct 2023

- Performing Q-fever testing for sheep samples under lab manager supervision; collecting samples, weighing, and transferring environmental samples into enrichment medias, plate spreading and streaking of various bacterial colonies onto selective and nonselective medias, and other various tasks when requested. - Assisting with media, reagent, and solution preparation, maintaining a clean laboratory including washing and autoclaving bottles, and disposing of biohazardous waste. - Most… Show more - Performing Q-fever testing for sheep samples under lab manager supervision; collecting samples, weighing, and transferring environmental samples into enrichment medias, plate spreading and streaking of various bacterial colonies onto selective and nonselective medias, and other various tasks when requested. - Assisting with media, reagent, and solution preparation, maintaining a clean laboratory including washing and autoclaving bottles, and disposing of biohazardous waste. - Most recently, performing DNA Extraction Show less - Performing Q-fever testing for sheep samples under lab manager supervision; collecting samples, weighing, and transferring environmental samples into enrichment medias, plate spreading and streaking of various bacterial colonies onto selective and nonselective medias, and other various tasks when requested. - Assisting with media, reagent, and solution preparation, maintaining a clean laboratory including washing and autoclaving bottles, and disposing of biohazardous waste. - Most… Show more - Performing Q-fever testing for sheep samples under lab manager supervision; collecting samples, weighing, and transferring environmental samples into enrichment medias, plate spreading and streaking of various bacterial colonies onto selective and nonselective medias, and other various tasks when requested. - Assisting with media, reagent, and solution preparation, maintaining a clean laboratory including washing and autoclaving bottles, and disposing of biohazardous waste. - Most recently, performing DNA Extraction Show less

Summer Health Institute Lead Intern 2023

• Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

- Reviewed applicants through the application process in February via virtual video conference; presented at informational meeting (in-person) for accepted students in March; started in-person duties June through July - Overseeing 27 students’ development of their clinical case study presentations and community advocacy outreach projects for the 5-week internship period - Connected with medical professionals, hospital administration, and community partners/organizations to review details… Show more - Reviewed applicants through the application process in February via virtual video conference; presented at informational meeting (in-person) for accepted students in March; started in-person duties June through July - Overseeing 27 students’ development of their clinical case study presentations and community advocacy outreach projects for the 5-week internship period - Connected with medical professionals, hospital administration, and community partners/organizations to review details for meetings/events/student shadowing while maintaining professional courtesy and hospital guidelines - Cultivating a positive environment for students (27) to openly ask questions, and providing constructive criticism and genuine feedback to encourage high-quality presentations - Matched 30+ mentors (previous SHI students who are now in university/are healthcare professionals) with current SHI students to personally meet and provide additional support throughout the internship and beyond - Created a College Prep Panel to provide insight for students applying to college and continued the SHI Alumni Mentor Panel; presented on panels alongside other SHI Alumni about my interests in healthcare, college application/decision process, etc. - Built exams, workshops, assignments, and homework surrounding material the students learned from Hartnell College’s Nursing Program team, hospital admin, medical professionals, healthcare workers, and more - Practiced leadership, decision-making, and organization skills - Collaborated with Co-Lead (1) on all of the projects mentioned above and exercised strong communication skills to help make this internship successful Show less - Reviewed applicants through the application process in February via virtual video conference; presented at informational meeting (in-person) for accepted students in March; started in-person duties June through July - Overseeing 27 students’ development of their clinical case study presentations and community advocacy outreach projects for the 5-week internship period - Connected with medical professionals, hospital administration, and community partners/organizations to review details… Show more - Reviewed applicants through the application process in February via virtual video conference; presented at informational meeting (in-person) for accepted students in March; started in-person duties June through July - Overseeing 27 students’ development of their clinical case study presentations and community advocacy outreach projects for the 5-week internship period - Connected with medical professionals, hospital administration, and community partners/organizations to review details for meetings/events/student shadowing while maintaining professional courtesy and hospital guidelines - Cultivating a positive environment for students (27) to openly ask questions, and providing constructive criticism and genuine feedback to encourage high-quality presentations - Matched 30+ mentors (previous SHI students who are now in university/are healthcare professionals) with current SHI students to personally meet and provide additional support throughout the internship and beyond - Created a College Prep Panel to provide insight for students applying to college and continued the SHI Alumni Mentor Panel; presented on panels alongside other SHI Alumni about my interests in healthcare, college application/decision process, etc. - Built exams, workshops, assignments, and homework surrounding material the students learned from Hartnell College’s Nursing Program team, hospital admin, medical professionals, healthcare workers, and more - Practiced leadership, decision-making, and organization skills - Collaborated with Co-Lead (1) on all of the projects mentioned above and exercised strong communication skills to help make this internship successful Show less

Summer Health Institute Assistant Lead Intern

• Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

assisted Summer Health Institute 2022's Lead Interns (2) with the following: - reviewing of applicants during the application process during spring via virtual video conferences - providing a positive environment of additional support for SHI mentees (3) by personally meeting with them 1-on-1 over the course of the 5-week summer in-person internship - assessing mock presentations and provided constructive criticism for project improvements - presenting on mentor panel alongside… Show more assisted Summer Health Institute 2022's Lead Interns (2) with the following: - reviewing of applicants during the application process during spring via virtual video conferences - providing a positive environment of additional support for SHI mentees (3) by personally meeting with them 1-on-1 over the course of the 5-week summer in-person internship - assessing mock presentations and provided constructive criticism for project improvements - presenting on mentor panel alongside other previous SHI Interns about my interest in healthcare, experiences in college, and tips for incoming college students - grading final presentations while providing individualized, honest feedback for each student group (4) Show less assisted Summer Health Institute 2022's Lead Interns (2) with the following: - reviewing of applicants during the application process during spring via virtual video conferences - providing a positive environment of additional support for SHI mentees (3) by personally meeting with them 1-on-1 over the course of the 5-week summer in-person internship - assessing mock presentations and provided constructive criticism for project improvements - presenting on mentor panel alongside… Show more assisted Summer Health Institute 2022's Lead Interns (2) with the following: - reviewing of applicants during the application process during spring via virtual video conferences - providing a positive environment of additional support for SHI mentees (3) by personally meeting with them 1-on-1 over the course of the 5-week summer in-person internship - assessing mock presentations and provided constructive criticism for project improvements - presenting on mentor panel alongside other previous SHI Interns about my interest in healthcare, experiences in college, and tips for incoming college students - grading final presentations while providing individualized, honest feedback for each student group (4) Show less

Mathematics Tutor

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2022

-providing free algebra tutoring for students in 9th grade -providing free algebra tutoring for students in 9th grade

Clinical Laboratory Sciences Point of Care Volunteer Intern

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

• Assisted with Abbot BinaxNOW Covid-19 Ag Rapid Test Kit training for the Emergency Department, Radiology, Employee Health, and various nursing departments • Performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, Quality Control, and linearity studies for glucometers located throughout the hospital • Maintaining/reviewing Point of Care Quality Control records to ensure compliance with JCAHO and CAP regulations • Shadowing and training with Clinical Lab Scientist through hematology… Show more • Assisted with Abbot BinaxNOW Covid-19 Ag Rapid Test Kit training for the Emergency Department, Radiology, Employee Health, and various nursing departments • Performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, Quality Control, and linearity studies for glucometers located throughout the hospital • Maintaining/reviewing Point of Care Quality Control records to ensure compliance with JCAHO and CAP regulations • Shadowing and training with Clinical Lab Scientist through hematology, oncology, special chemistry, and microbiology work in the lab

Summer Health Institute Intern

• Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

∙ Working with teammates to develop a clinical case study presentation over the 5-week internship period; presented accurate case study to panel of pre-med & nursing students and professors ∙ Team lead for outreach project in partnership with Community Health Innovations about diabetes prevention in Monterey County; organized & conducted at 3 locations, then presented at SVMH ∙ Participating in hands-on nursing skills and simulation labs at Hartnell College and Mission Trails ROP Center;… Show more ∙ Working with teammates to develop a clinical case study presentation over the 5-week internship period; presented accurate case study to panel of pre-med & nursing students and professors ∙ Team lead for outreach project in partnership with Community Health Innovations about diabetes prevention in Monterey County; organized & conducted at 3 locations, then presented at SVMH ∙ Participating in hands-on nursing skills and simulation labs at Hartnell College and Mission Trails ROP Center; learned about making correct diagnoses, bedside care, and difficult situations in the healthcare field ∙ Toured many departments at SVMH and spoke with various clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals