Experience

Center For Community Outreach

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

• Executive Director

  • May 2023 - Present

  The Center for Community Outreach is a campus organization that functions to connect students to service opportunities and promote volunteerism and advocacy amongst the Douglas County community. Broadly, I serve as a liaison between the Center for Community Outreach, the University of Kansas and the greater Lawrence community. In conjunction with the Managing Director, I oversee the adequate functioning of our 13 programs through weekly Peer Advising meetings and bi-weekly general body… Show more The Center for Community Outreach is a campus organization that functions to connect students to service opportunities and promote volunteerism and advocacy amongst the Douglas County community. Broadly, I serve as a liaison between the Center for Community Outreach, the University of Kansas and the greater Lawrence community. In conjunction with the Managing Director, I oversee the adequate functioning of our 13 programs through weekly Peer Advising meetings and bi-weekly general body meetings. In addition, I facilitate volunteer recruitment for various service events through use of our volunteer marketing platform and other marketing strategies as deemed necessary.

• Development Director

  • May 2022 - May 2023

  Position entailed organizing trainings, personal and professional development opportunities for executive staff and program coordinators. I also assisted the executive and managing director in day-to-day operations and long-term efforts for increased outreach.

• Program Coordinator

  • Oct 2021 - May 2022

  As a program coordinator for Mentors in the Lives of Kids (MILK) I coordinated volunteer opportunities for KU’s student body through collaboration with our community partners Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence and Youth Futures. This position involved weekly peer advising and office hour sessions, as well efficient email communication.



Arizona State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • May 2023 - Present

  I was a summer 2023 participant in the Quantitative Research in Life and Social Sciences Program (QRLSSP) at ASU. I worked on a project using mathematical modeling to investigate the dynamics between STIs and dating app usage. I was a summer 2023 participant in the Quantitative Research in Life and Social Sciences Program (QRLSSP) at ASU. I worked on a project using mathematical modeling to investigate the dynamics between STIs and dating app usage.



Monterey Village-Assisted Living By Americare

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  As a CNA I promote independence and patient well-being by assisting residents in completion of their Activities of Daily Living, as scheduled and per call-light communication. I also serve as a liaison between the kitchen and the residents during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Moreover, I maintain the cleanliness of the residents’ rooms and the facility; complete residents laundry and take out the trash. As a CNA I promote independence and patient well-being by assisting residents in completion of their Activities of Daily Living, as scheduled and per call-light communication. I also serve as a liaison between the kitchen and the residents during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Moreover, I maintain the cleanliness of the residents’ rooms and the facility; complete residents laundry and take out the trash.



Blumenstiel Laboratory of Evolutionary Epigenetics and Genomics

• Lawrence, Kansas, United States

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Feb 2021 - May 2023

  Throughout my time in the Blumenstiel lab, I investigated the relationship between piRNAs and the DNA damage response pathway. As a result I learned how to create crosses of drosophila in accordance to desired genetic results and maintain the necessary fly stocks. I also was taught how to perform PCR, gel electrophoresis, fly squishes, ovary extractions, and midi preps as needed. Moreover, as a lab member I attended weekly lab meetings to discuss the material presented in scientific papers and… Show more Throughout my time in the Blumenstiel lab, I investigated the relationship between piRNAs and the DNA damage response pathway. As a result I learned how to create crosses of drosophila in accordance to desired genetic results and maintain the necessary fly stocks. I also was taught how to perform PCR, gel electrophoresis, fly squishes, ovary extractions, and midi preps as needed. Moreover, as a lab member I attended weekly lab meetings to discuss the material presented in scientific papers and reviews. Show less Throughout my time in the Blumenstiel lab, I investigated the relationship between piRNAs and the DNA damage response pathway. As a result I learned how to create crosses of drosophila in accordance to desired genetic results and maintain the necessary fly stocks. I also was taught how to perform PCR, gel electrophoresis, fly squishes, ovary extractions, and midi preps as needed. Moreover, as a lab member I attended weekly lab meetings to discuss the material presented in scientific papers and… Show more Throughout my time in the Blumenstiel lab, I investigated the relationship between piRNAs and the DNA damage response pathway. As a result I learned how to create crosses of drosophila in accordance to desired genetic results and maintain the necessary fly stocks. I also was taught how to perform PCR, gel electrophoresis, fly squishes, ovary extractions, and midi preps as needed. Moreover, as a lab member I attended weekly lab meetings to discuss the material presented in scientific papers and reviews. Show less



Charlene Muehlenhard’s Sexuality Research Lab

• Lawrence, Kansas, United States

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022

  As a psychology undergraduate research assistant for the fall 2022 semester, I was instructed by the grad student on how to edit a Qualtrics Survey for clarity, precision, and accuracy before being posted on Reddit Threads. Afterwards, I analyzed patterns present in the collected survey responses and discussed the results with the other undergraduates, lead grad student, and PI weekly. As a psychology undergraduate research assistant for the fall 2022 semester, I was instructed by the grad student on how to edit a Qualtrics Survey for clarity, precision, and accuracy before being posted on Reddit Threads. Afterwards, I analyzed patterns present in the collected survey responses and discussed the results with the other undergraduates, lead grad student, and PI weekly.



Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health

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

• Sexual Health Intern

  • May 2022 - Jul 2022

  As a sexual health intern for the sex education nonprofit, Let's Talk, I assisted in the "Let's Talk About Growing Up" classes and prepared material for future sessions. I also learned much about the efficacy of sexual health education in the United States. As a sexual health intern for the sex education nonprofit, Let's Talk, I assisted in the "Let's Talk About Growing Up" classes and prepared material for future sessions. I also learned much about the efficacy of sexual health education in the United States.



University of Kansas - Alternative Breaks

• Lawrence, Kansas

• Student Volunteer

  • Mar 2022 - Mar 2022

  Participation in KU's Alternative Breaks over spring break 2022 consisted of volunteering at Just Food, a food bank in Douglas County. Participation in KU's Alternative Breaks over spring break 2022 consisted of volunteering at Just Food, a food bank in Douglas County.