Experience

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  UCSF Medical Center

  • United States
  • Hospitals and Health Care
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Neurosurgery Clinical Research Apprentice

    • Jan 2021 - Present

    • Collaborate on 50+ literature searches on adult spinal deformity failure, assisting the team in being published in the Spine Journal• Conduct 50+ HRQLs and measure 10+ lumbar-sacral parameters from x-rays of spinal surgical patients• Shadow physicians in the operating room and clinic for pre and post-operative consultations and help collect data for adult spinal deformity research• Input patient data from electronic medical records into the REDCap database for frailty and pain spinal deformity research studies data collection • Create case study videos including hospital courses, pre and post-operative images, surgical video,s and patient history and outcome

  • Complex Spine Surgery Conference Attendance

    • Nov 2021 - Nov 2023

    • First undergraduate invited to the 10th Annual Spinal Surgery Bioskills Lab: Techniques and Advances in 2021 and the 12th Annual UCSF Techniques in Complex Spine Surgery Program in 2023• Earned CME certificate of attendance and AMA PRA Category 1 credits for both conferences • Listened to lectures given by leaders in the spine community, including spine surgeons from South Korea, China, and Japan• Participated in a 6-hour hands-on bioskills lab where I performed complex spine surgery procedures on cadavers alongside fellows and experienced surgeons

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  American Medical Student Association (AMSA)

  • Berkeley, California, United States

  • Co-Lead Community Service Committee

    • Jan 2024 - May 2024
    • Berkeley, California, United States

    • Assist with the People's Park Project where volunteers prepare and distribute care packages to the homeless community of Berkeley• Help organize and execute monthly community service events to provide essentials to the Berkeley homeless community• Distribute care packages to the Dorthy Day House that provides shelter, services, and resources to the unhoused population in Berkeley

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  University of California, Berkeley

  • Berkeley, California, United States

  • Molecular and Cell Biology Peer Advisor

    • Jul 2023 - May 2024
    • Berkeley, California, United States

    • Engage weekly with UC Berkeley undergraduates, augmenting formal department advising by sharing insights and knowledge• Assist students with lower- and upper-division courses, student groups, post-graduate preparation, and campus resources• Work with faculty and peers in both MCB and IB departments and meet weekly with advisors to exchange advising experiences

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  The Future of Healthcare DeCal

  • Lead Facilitator

    • Jan 2023 - May 2024

    • Plan, organize, and lead a semester-long course for 50 Berkeley undergraduates, holding weekly 2-hour sessions that include lectures, discussions, and workshops• Wrote the syllabus, coordinated with guest speakers, formulated homework and midterm assignments, and set project tasks• Collaborate with faculty from the Haas School of Business and the School of Public Health to ensure a productive and effective course• Lead a team of 9, overlooking 4 committees related to administration, collaboration and social media outreach• Over a 3-year expanse, I increased enrollment 10-fold

  • Facilitator

    • May 2022 - Dec 2022

    • Helped plan, organize, and facilitate a semester-long course, holding weekly 2-hour sessions that include lectures, discussions, and workshops• Coordinated with guest speakers and helped to write homework and midterm assignments• Worked on a team of 3 and collaborated with faculty from the Haas School of Business to ensure a productive and effective course

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  MEDLIFE

  • Peru
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Education Intern

    • Sep 2022 - Jan 2023

    • Collaborated in identifying and editing topics within the course curriculum to enhance student interest and engagement• Played a key role in promoting health equity through curriculum development and initiatives to help access to healthcare• Assisted in managing student service hours, supporting fundraising efforts for service-learning trips to a clinic in Peru

  • Fundraising Intern

    • Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

    • Orchestrated the planning and execution of fundraising events to advance access to healthcare in underprivileged communities• Connected with potential fundraising partners, managed permit acquisitions, and liaised with external operations for event flyers• Organized and implemented fundraising events to raise scholarship funds for students to go on a service-learning trip to Peru

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  American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)

  • Berkeley, California, United States

  • Cancer and Women's Health Committee Leader

    • Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
    • Berkeley, California, United States

    • Regularly attended weekly in-person club meetings and actively participated in Cancer and Women's Health Committee meetings• Helped the committee and outreach subcommittee members educate and raise awareness about cancer and women's health issues and diseases• Organized and executed fundraising events on the Berkeley campus to raise money for the Cancer Women's Resource Center in Oakland and increase cancer awareness, such as selling women's-themed accessories with inspiring messages and distributing a fact sheet on breast and ovarian cancer

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  Kaplan

  • Berkeley, California, United States

  • Student Brand Ambassador

    • May 2022 - Oct 2022
    • Berkeley, California, United States

    • Networked strategically to build and strengthen partnerships with 10+ clubs and organizations across UC Berkeley campus• Executed targeted marketing campaigns to promote test preparation services, increasing brand awareness, and student engagement• Delivered engaging presentations to diverse audiences on campus, effectively communicating the benefits of Kaplan’s programs

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  Berkeley Hillel

  • Berkeley, California, United States

  • Foundations of Judaism Fellow

    • Feb 2022 - May 2022
    • Berkeley, California, United States

    • Studied foundational Jewish texts and teachings to gain a comprehensive understanding of the historical underpinnings• Explored key concepts from the “Siddur” and other Jewish sources to inform discussions of principles that shape Jewish life• Led discussions of foundational aspects of Judaism, encouraging critical thinking and fostering a sense of community

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  UHS Tang Center

  • Berkeley, California, United States

  • COVID-19 Responder

    • Jan 2022 - May 2022
    • Berkeley, California, United States

    • Completed training and then assisted one to four patients at a time, guiding them through self-administering COVID-19 swab tests• Ensured student safety, oversaw the successful completion of the tests, handled the distribution of collected samples for analysis, and sanitized the testing area• Responsible for ensuring that all students adhered to our testing guidelines• After a successful performance, I was chosen to train new swab coaches on the protocols of the testing site

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  Alpha Delta Pi Sorority

  • Berkeley, California, United States

  • Sisterhood Chair

    • Dec 2020 - Dec 2021
    • Berkeley, California, United States

    • Organized and executed 10+ virtual sisterhood events to provide support and care to members during the COVID-19 pandemic• Coordinated with the executive members and advisors to create a sustainable and effective budget and ensure member safety• Collaborated with executive board members and advisors to formulate a sustainable and effective budget• Worked in a team of 5+ members to effectively ensure active participation with each other and the local Berkeley community

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  Berkeley Hillel

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

  • Tackling Climate Change Fellow

    • Jan 2021 - May 2021

    • Investigated the intersection of environmentalism and Jewish values, exploring how Judaism could inform valuable approaches• Examined Jewish texts, such as passages from the Bible to draw connections between teachings and environmental challenges• Collaborated with peers and faculty to discuss ethical responsibilities and practical actions from Jewish values and sustainability

  • Life's Big Questions Fellow

    • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

    • Investigated the intersection of environmentalism and Jewish values, exploring how Judaism could inform valuable approaches• Examined Jewish texts, such as passages from the Bible to draw connections between teachings and environmental challenges• Collaborated with peers and faculty to discuss ethical responsibilities and practical actions from Jewish values and sustainability

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  Kehillah Jewish High School

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • President of Israel Club

    • Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    • Facilitated and led weekly discussions/ meetings on current Israeli news and culture both in a small classroom setting and in front of the school’s entire student body• Worked with a team of three students and two faculty to create a course curriculum outlining the rules of engagement during controversial conversations to prepare students for interactions on college campuses• Taught education seminars on Israeli history and coordinated with guest speakers to provide different perspectives

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  Stanford University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Surgical Oncology Shadowing

    • Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

    • Attended the hospital’s tumor board, a privilege never before granted to someone my age• Analyzed ongoing cancer cases and surgical evaluations of gastrointestinal tumors• Attended biweekly conferences led by medical students with surgeons, fellows, residents, pathologists, and radiologists covering new clinical trials• Learned about diagnosing, treating, and analyzing patients through both a medical and therapeutic-clinical trial lens

  • Leadership Development Program

    • Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

    • Gained a range of leadership skills by engaging in inspiring and informative workshops conducted by influential female leaders • Taught me very useful strategies to help me achieve my academic, professional, and personal goals• Completed courses on effective communication, interviewing techniques, mentorship cultivation, time management, and strategies for learning from failure

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  Stanford University School of Medicine

  • Bay Area

  • Assistant Program Coordinator

    • Jul 2019 - Jul 2019
    • Bay Area

    • Developed a logistical strategy for the day-to-day operations of Stanford's clinical summer internship program• Set up and dismantled labs, transported equipment, helped participants in various activities, managed audio and video equipment, distributed supplies, and organized meal arrangements• Collaborating with physicians, medical professionals, high school, and college students, I played a key role in ensuring the program ran smoothly

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  Legarza Sports

  • Bay Area

  • Basketball Coach

    • Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
    • Bay Area

    • Coached a team of 12+ preschool and elementary school children, teaching them the fundamental skills of basketball• Responsible for making sure that each team member was engaged, having fun, and staying safe while learning effective teamwork• Guided the team through instructional drills, games, and competitions, always infusing our sessions with motivation, excitement, and enjoyment• Instilled a sense of confidence, leadership, and good sportsmanship as I guided these very young players through competitive environments

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  Hopital Antoine Beclere

  • Paris

  • Pediatrics Intern

    • Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
    • Paris

    • Shadowed French pediatricians during consultations and assisted in the inpatient care center for hospitalized children, communicating solely in French• Organized 10+ activities designed to engage patients with disabilities• Spearheaded efforts to improve local community access to healthcare resources• Created and distributed 'play boxes' (coffre à jouets) for patients who were confined to their rooms and unable to visit the care center

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  Stanford University School of Medicine

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Clinical Summer Internship

    • Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    • Shadowed physicians in the emergency room, interacted with patients, and broadened my understanding of various medical professions by listening to leading healthcare professionals• Developed practical skills through hands-on participation in labs and dissections• Enriched my clinical knowledge by attending lectures delivered by surgeons, physician assistants, and medical students

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  Bay Media Limited

  • Hong Kong

  • Marketing Intern

    • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
    • Hong Kong

    • Engaged with a diverse, international team at a Hong Kong-based digital editing and advertising firm• Produced videos, wrote articles, conducted research, and created advertisement designs tailored to specific client needs• Communicated actively with clients to ensure our content resonated within various cultural contexts and coordinated closely with team members to manage our tasks effectively• Expanded my media knowledge and provided me with valuable insights into working within a multicultural professional environment