Occupational Health and Safety Consultant

• May 2022 - Present

Health Compliance Officer II

• Nov 2020 - May 2022

Health Compliance Officer I

• Jun 2017 - Nov 2020

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

• Awarded the Mount Sinai International Exchange Program for Minority Students Fellowship. • Collaborated with Dr. Lizbeth Lopez-Carrillo using a subset of the data from a case-control study assessing breast cancer risks from exposure to arsenic in drinking water. • Explored potential associations of flavonoid consumption and modified metabolism of urinary arsenic profiles. • Performed background literary research, managing a large database (n=1,000+), statistical analysis, and final manuscript development. • Translated institutional documents from Spanish to English for publication purposes.

Research Assistant

• Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

• Graduate research assistant at the University of Washington in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. • Collaborated with Dr. June Spector for an agricultural heat exposure study. • Cleaned and processed the exposure data using both Stata and R for statistical analysis. • Performed in-depth analysis and application of OSHA and ACIGIH guidelines for thermal environments and both California and Washington State legislations for occupational heat exposure. • Represented the research group on-campus and at diverse professional conferences. • Presented information to the Pacific Northwest Agriculture Safety and Health Center influencing decisions to move forward with a heat awareness campaign for agricultural activities. • Published manuscript in the Archives of Environmental and Occupational Medicine.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

• Participated in initial investigations of UV exposures to agriculture workers on Volcano Irazu. • Developed questionnaires and sampling methods after performing extensive literary background review. • Assisted TEC in many other on-going projects including ergonomic evaluation of workers in the local market and GIS mapping of urban noise in Cartago, Costa Rica. • Collaborations are on-going for current research and investigations topics in the Central American region. • Networked with health and safety professionals and academics in the region absorbing information and experience from colleagues in Latin America.

Event Director

• Jun 2011 - Sep 2014

• Directed sustainability programs for large events and festivals across the nation. • Coordinated zero-waste efforts through large-scale composting and recycling efforts. • Collaborated with event sponsors, staff, volunteers, and attendees to enhance overall experience through environmentally responsible practices. • Directed sustainability programs for large events and festivals across the nation. • Coordinated zero-waste efforts through large-scale composting and recycling efforts. • Collaborated with event sponsors, staff, volunteers, and attendees to enhance overall experience through environmentally responsible practices.

Field and Research Assistant

• Jan 2009 - Mar 2014

• Assisted in investigating pulmonary and cardiovascular health effects of indoor air pollution from biomass cook stoves. • Directed sampling procedures for Carbon monoxide and particulate matter in the homes of over 225+ participants. • Conducted interviews and health assessments in rural settings in Central America. • Assisted in investigating pulmonary and cardiovascular health effects of indoor air pollution from biomass cook stoves. • Directed sampling procedures for Carbon monoxide and particulate matter in the homes of over 225+ participants. • Conducted interviews and health assessments in rural settings in Central America.