Experience

School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Student Researcher

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Working with both the Bimonte-Nelson lab (Department of Psychology) and Newbern lab (School of Life Sciences). Lead student on project investigating the effect of hysterectomy and ovariectomy on basal forebrain cholinergic projections to the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex in rats. Also continuing work on undergrad honors thesis project investigating the development of basal forebrain cholinergic populations after deletion of the ERK1/2 kinase.- Immunostaining and laser scan confocal imaging of all brain tissue- Brainstorming experimental design Show less

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Dec 2021 - Jun 2023

  Studied the effect of deletion of the ERK1/2 kinase on basal forebrain and striatal cholinergic neuron survival and function during postnatal development in a mouse model. Successfully wrote and defended honors thesis titled "Effect of ERK1/2 Loss-of-Function During Basal Forebrain Cholinergic Neuron Development" in May 2023. - Collated and consulted existing literature to optimize experimental design- Proficient in cryosectioning of postnatal mouse brain tissue- Mastered immunohistochemistry protocol for immunostaining of various neuron subtypes- Fully trained in confocal microscope imaging Show less

• SOLUR Apprentice

  • Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Enrolled in a seminar as part of the School of Life Sciences Undergraduate Research (SOLUR) Program that fosters professional development through lessons on topics such as scientific writing, networking, and research ethicsPresented on "Hyperactive MEK1 in Glutamatergic Neurons Leads to Motor Output Deficits"at the 29th Annual SOLS Undergraduate Research Symposium

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Collaborated with graduate mentor on study of effect of serotonin 5-HT1B receptor agonists on cocaine-seeking behavior in male and female ratsIndependently ran cocaine self-administration behavioral sessions with male and female ratcohorts



Science Detectives, LLC

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co President

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  - Brainstorm and develop a curriculum of science lessons and experiments to present to local elementary students each semester with the other Co-President of the organization- Develop and implement strategies for elementary student and ASU volunteer recruitment efforts- Represent the organization in collaborations with other on-campus clubs

• Vice President

  • Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

  Coordinated weekly communication with parents of children involved in the programCollated materials for and spearheaded team of volunteers in presenting weekly hands-on in-person lessonsWorked with co-presidents to brainstorm special collaborations with other on-campus organizations

• Director of Finance

  • Oct 2020 - Nov 2021

  Formulated and successfully managed materials budget for free science education program for local elementary studentsCollaborated with rest of executive board to devise weekly lesson plans for almost 100 local students from diverse backgroundsManaged and submitted reimbursements for members who bought supplies for weekly experiments



Oregon Health & Science University

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Research Intern

  • May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Performed a genetic screen searching for modulators of axon degeneration in Drosophila melanogaster - Independently imaged 305 genetic lines and isolated 7 potential target genes - Performed PCR and genotyping of transgenic fly strains and assisted in plasmid cloning - Delivered presentation summarizing my work at the end of the experience Performed a genetic screen searching for modulators of axon degeneration in Drosophila melanogaster - Independently imaged 305 genetic lines and isolated 7 potential target genes - Performed PCR and genotyping of transgenic fly strains and assisted in plasmid cloning - Delivered presentation summarizing my work at the end of the experience



Kiddie Academy of Vancouver - Fishers Landing

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Child Development Intern

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021



Self-employed

• Mathematics Tutor

  • Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  - Algebra 2 tutor - Assisted student with reviewing class lessons and completing daily homework - Collected online resources to further supplement learning - Algebra 2 tutor - Assisted student with reviewing class lessons and completing daily homework - Collected online resources to further supplement learning



Lolli & Pops

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Efficiently ran customer checkout during the busy holiday season • Successfully catered to customer needs using knowledge of store products • Designed appealing product displays, catering to customer interest • Efficiently ran customer checkout during the busy holiday season • Successfully catered to customer needs using knowledge of store products • Designed appealing product displays, catering to customer interest



Oregon Health & Science University

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Research Volunteer

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  - Volunteer in the molecular genetics lab of Dr. Andrew Adey - Assisted researchers in testing various antibodies in the CUT & Tag protocol for generating DNA libraries using micropipetting techniques - Assisted in testing various PCR additives for maximum efficiency - Learned how to use sequencing technology, centrifuges, and PCR thermocycler - Volunteer in the molecular genetics lab of Dr. Andrew Adey - Assisted researchers in testing various antibodies in the CUT & Tag protocol for generating DNA libraries using micropipetting techniques - Assisted in testing various PCR additives for maximum efficiency - Learned how to use sequencing technology, centrifuges, and PCR thermocycler



HOSA-Future Health Professionals

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Oregon State VP of Communication

  • Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

  - Created engaging and eye-catching content for state chapter social media platforms to boost member engagement and communicate announcements and event information - Designed and conducted skills workshops for members at the State Leadership Conference - Collaborated with the rest of the officer team to plan and conduct the State Leadership Conference - Attended quarterly state officer retreats to hone public speaking and leadership skills - Created engaging and eye-catching content for state chapter social media platforms to boost member engagement and communicate announcements and event information - Designed and conducted skills workshops for members at the State Leadership Conference - Collaborated with the rest of the officer team to plan and conduct the State Leadership Conference - Attended quarterly state officer retreats to hone public speaking and leadership skills