Co-Founder and CEO

• Sep 2021 - Present

Engineering plant-based biosensors to more sustainably and cost-effectively test for bacterial toxin contamination in medical products and water Engineering plant-based biosensors to more sustainably and cost-effectively test for bacterial toxin contamination in medical products and water

Undergraduate Researcher

• Sep 2021 - Present

Investigating telomere extension and senescence mechanisms in cancer cells, with a broader focus on understanding genome integrity, genome instability, and mechanisms of DNA damage repair Investigating telomere extension and senescence mechanisms in cancer cells, with a broader focus on understanding genome integrity, genome instability, and mechanisms of DNA damage repair

Development Chair

• May 2023 - Present

Developing and expanding new initiatives and partnerships for SHOP to help improve health equity in Philadelphia. One of the 8 Board Members of SHOP.

Director of Policy & Outcomes Committee

• Aug 2022 - May 2023

Creating evidence-based solutions to improve health equity and access to care, particularly for Philadelphians experiencing homelessness and/or poverty.

Shift Leader

• Sep 2021 - Jan 2023

Leading a cohort of four to six students providing blood pressure readings and other primary health screenings at a shelter for unhoused members of the community in West and North Philadelphia.

Member of Board Of Directors

• Aug 2019 - Apr 2023

President and Board Chair

• Aug 2019 - Mar 2023

Simply Neuroscience is an international student-run fiscally sponsored non-profit organization dedicated to fostering students' interdisciplinary interests in the brain, specifically through neuroscience and psychology education, outreach, and awareness. As President and Board Chair, I lead the Board of Directors (comprised of our department directors), and indirectly, a team of 300+ volunteer staff members from 50 U.S. states and 20+ countries as well as oversee 25 departmental initiatives' efforts that have reached/impacted more than 50,000 students from 116 countries. Show less

Co-Director of Neuroscience & Society

• Aug 2019 - Oct 2022

Our mission is to explore and evaluate current public policy through the lens of neuroscience. We conduct public polling regarding policies, and analyze how policies can be improved by addressing issues such as implicit bias and the psychology of learning.

Co-Director of Human Resources

• Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

Manage the HR Department, which is responsible for the entire hiring process of Simply Neuroscience staff applicants. Set HR policies and onboard prospective HR interviewers. Handle potential COIs and other staff concerns that may arise.

Research Intern

• Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

Clinical research to investigate low treatment adherence and efficacy rates for amblyopia patients, developed solutions harnessing patient education, telemedicine, and clinical workflow improvements Clinical research to investigate low treatment adherence and efficacy rates for amblyopia patients, developed solutions harnessing patient education, telemedicine, and clinical workflow improvements

Undergraduate Researcher

• Nov 2021 - May 2022

Junior Resident + Affiliate Member

• Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

As a member of the STEM Advocacy Institute think tank, I collaborate with others to engage in equitable STEM education and outreach. Specifically, it has provided support and personalized mentorship to expand Simply Neuroscience in our missions of interdisciplinary neuroscience and psychology education, outreach, and awareness. As a member of the STEM Advocacy Institute think tank, I collaborate with others to engage in equitable STEM education and outreach. Specifically, it has provided support and personalized mentorship to expand Simply Neuroscience in our missions of interdisciplinary neuroscience and psychology education, outreach, and awareness.

Founder, Editor In Chief

• Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

Founded The BoroScientist, Hillsborough High School's revolutionary first-ever in-house scientific journal. I chiefly manage the entire publication process, membership, groups, events, and the staff team. Review student-written articles to be published on our website. Create and publish quarterly science magazines as a compilation of the best student-written scientific articles to be read by students and members of the broader community. Founded The BoroScientist, Hillsborough High School's revolutionary first-ever in-house scientific journal. I chiefly manage the entire publication process, membership, groups, events, and the staff team. Review student-written articles to be published on our website. Create and publish quarterly science magazines as a compilation of the best student-written scientific articles to be read by students and members of the broader community.

Founder and CEO

• Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

I founded BrainSTEM in order to increase opportunities for students from the elementary through high school levels to get involved in scientific research and provide STEM enrichment opportunities to underserved schools and communities in the area. As Founder and CEO, I manage the entire organization, including our programming, science kit manufacturing and assembly, creation of lessons and curriculum, and outreach to students. I founded BrainSTEM in order to increase opportunities for students from the elementary through high school levels to get involved in scientific research and provide STEM enrichment opportunities to underserved schools and communities in the area. As Founder and CEO, I manage the entire organization, including our programming, science kit manufacturing and assembly, creation of lessons and curriculum, and outreach to students.

Emergency Medical Technician

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2021

- Volunteer in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) role, as an EMT Cadet (under 18 years old) can serve on most calls - Expertise in providing trauma and medical care for patients, and earned both the New Jersey and National EMT Certifications - Volunteer in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) role, as an EMT Cadet (under 18 years old) can serve on most calls - Expertise in providing trauma and medical care for patients, and earned both the New Jersey and National EMT Certifications

Student Researcher, Lam Lab

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2021

- Working on an independent research project in the Lam Lab focused on plant-pathogen interactions with Arabidopsis thaliana - Aim of the project is to create a novel assay to detect endotoxins (LPS) from gram-negative bacteria (essential to ensure that patients do not come into contact with these toxins, which could develop into septic shock) - May be a viable alternative to replace the expensive and environmentally harmful LAL assay derived from the blood of Limulus polyphemus, would make endotoxin testing easier and more effective in a variety of industrial applications including in parenteral medical devices Show less

Violinist

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2021

- Violinist in the Chamber Orchestra of the NJSO group of youth orchestras (position required a highly selective audition process)- Weekly rehearsals to perform two main concerts per year- Pre-concert annual performance at the NJ Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)

Student Mentor

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2021

- Help teach Newark-area students seeking to learn to play the violin- Conduct small group rehearsals, tune and give minor repairs to instruments, and talk with students about their life and the benefits of playing music

Research Scholar

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

Selected as 1 of 60 top rising high school senior scientists across New Jersey with an approximate 2% acceptance rate through the nomination and application processes Used computational docking techniques and protein chemistry to examine SARS-CoV-2 proteins and determine potential novel small-molecule therapies for COVID-19. Co-authored research paper, potential publication. Selected as 1 of 60 top rising high school senior scientists across New Jersey with an approximate 2% acceptance rate through the nomination and application processes Used computational docking techniques and protein chemistry to examine SARS-CoV-2 proteins and determine potential novel small-molecule therapies for COVID-19. Co-authored research paper, potential publication.

Campaign Intern

• Jun 2020 - Jun 2020

Conduct election data analysis, ballot chasing, phone banking, speak with voters, work with Rep. Malinowski’s team to win the highly competitive NJ 7th district Congressional seat Conduct election data analysis, ballot chasing, phone banking, speak with voters, work with Rep. Malinowski’s team to win the highly competitive NJ 7th district Congressional seat

President of American Youth Neuroscience Association

• Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

The American Youth Neuroscience Association is responsible for managing all IYNA chapters in the United States. It has established an extensive network of Local Chapter Networks (LCNs), which are regionally based and play a closer role in managing IYNA chapters located in schools within their local area. In addition, it is working on hosting the MINDS Conference, an exhibition for high school students to learn about neuroscience and exhibit work they've done in the field.

Director Of Resources

• Sep 2019 - Dec 2019

The Resources Department at the IYNA is responsible for connecting IYNA members to opportunities and experiences in neuroscience in their local area. Projects include compiling a list of internships, educational programs, and other ways in which IYNA members can delve deeper into the field.

Chapters Team Member

• Sep 2017 - Nov 2019

- Create resources, lab activity guides, and other materials for IYNA chapters throughout the world to use.- Manage the creation of National Chapter Networks in other nations.

Summer Research Student

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

Intensive international research program for selected high school students. - PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) - Phenotyping - Genetic Analysis - Gel Electrophoresis - etc. Intensive international research program for selected high school students. - PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) - Phenotyping - Genetic Analysis - Gel Electrophoresis - etc.

Mentor

• Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

- Taught public speaking and leadership skills to students from 8th Grade through 12th Grade - Developed a curriculum for students to improve their skills in these categories, organized presentations, and helped plan a final exhibition to showcase their work - Taught public speaking and leadership skills to students from 8th Grade through 12th Grade - Developed a curriculum for students to improve their skills in these categories, organized presentations, and helped plan a final exhibition to showcase their work