Experience

University of Southern California

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Research and Projects Manager, School of Pharmacy

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  As Instructor, coordinates resources, develops curriculum, and instructs multiple courses for PharmD (P1-P3) students. Collaborates with faculty to shape curriculum for new students and continuing education (CE) for professionals. Serves as a mentor and research advisor for students. • Develop PharmD global opportunities; cultivated global partnerships, and accompanied students on international trips to build clinical skill sets and provide hands-on experience in public health education in developing countries. • Build CE programs for Advanced Practice Pharmacist Certification (APP) for California licensure. • Contribute to the development of curriculum including mandatory scholarly projects for students to improve pharmacy education; serve on committee to plan and execute Excellence in Teaching retreats for faculty to share best practices. As Clinical Pharmacy Project Manager works directly with the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs to identify opportunities and advance high-level pharmacy projects; ensures proposed projects align with top-level goals. Coordinates communication and resources throughout stakeholders including internal and external senior leaders to identify and initiate collaborative research activities, events, advocacy, and projects. Determines sites, identifies project scope and costs, assigns activities, and develops and drives timelines. Monitors grant deliverables and escalates issues as needed. • Plan and implement conferences for 200+ high-level stakeholders to advance pharmacy practice and innovation • Drives health policy and advocacy efforts by coordinating student, staff, and faculty advocacy campaigns around pharmacy and payment legislation in the State of California • Co-coordinate a nationwide collaborative around Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) which enables community pharmacists to share best practices through bi-annual live sessions and monthly webinars.



American Heart Association

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Director, Health Equity

  • Nov 2012 - Nov 2014

  Created, implemented, and managed health education programs for underserved communities with focus on heart disease and stroke education for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (APIs). Collaborated with national teams to guide AHA’s national health education initiatives and to develop PSAs addressing targeted issues. Established collaborative partnerships with public health/community-based organizations, local volunteers, and community leaders and stakeholders to advance objectives through public education and community outreach.



Autism in Urban Context, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California

• Transcriber

  • Feb 2012 - May 2012



University of Southern California Institute for Global Health

• Researcher

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2011



Davidson, Drury, and Chang, MDs

• Administrator

  • Nov 2008 - Jan 2011