Experience

Student Osteopathic Medical Association

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Vice President | Speaker of the House

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  - Co-leader of COVID-19 advocacy efforts including a report to the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)- Elected to lead the 2020-2021 House of Delegates for largest independent student organization of osteopathic medical students - Primary liaison to affiliate medical student organizations including the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), and the American Medical Association- Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS).- Co-Chair of the National SOMA Wellness Task Force and Vice-Chair of the National SOMA Resolutions Committee

• Region III Trustee- National Board

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

  - Primary National SOMA contact for nine SOMA chapters regarding leadership, resolution writing, and initiative guidance- Served at SOMA’s first American Medical Association- Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS) Annual Meeting Delegate- Assisted in passing policy in the AMA that ensures equity for osteopathic medical students during 4th year away rotations

• Chapter President- Michigan State University

  • Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

  - Passed the resolution “Recognizing Food Insecurity as a Public Health Issue” at the SOMA and AOA House of Delegates- Led the executive board of the largest student organization at Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine- Assisted with MSU SOMA events, such as the annual Monster Dash 5K Charity Run and Current Events Coffee Hour



California Department of Public Health

• Public Safety
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Student Intern

  • Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

  - Conducted research on college food insecurity and developed educational materials on sugar sweetened beverages - Researched appropriate education elements to be included in sugar sweetened beverages lesson plans- Drafted plans for increasing energy drink public health efforts- Attended public health conferences and meetings with interdisciplinary public health professionals



UC Davis

• United States
• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campus Organizing Director, Graduate Student Association

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  - Represented over 7,000 graduate and professional students as a voting executive board member - Promoted student wellness by organizing physical fitness events and participating in student health committees



University of California Office of the President

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • Oct 2014 - Feb 2016

  • Responsible for the daily financial management, vendor financial management and health care analytics of the largest self-funded student health program in the United States.• Optimizes multi-campus financial processes for a dynamic student population.• Coordinates data reporting process improvements and meetings. • Provides input regarding medical utilization patterns.• Creates reports and presentations using the medical claims database to assess medical utilization patterns for the UC SHIP Medical Director.• Collaborates with a diverse group of colleagues and business partners in a complex organizational structure.



Triage Consulting Group

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Experienced Associate Consultant

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Conducted underpayment research for large west coast hospital systems to maximize revenue cycle efficiency• Identified and recovered underpayments through large financial audits • Negotiated underpayment reimbursement with insurance representatives• Minimized risk of future cash loss by presenting extensive financial reporting utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel• Provided information for future contract negotiations using trend analytics• Recorded payments to keep updated revenue reports• Produced and presents monthly summary reports utilizing Microsoft Access and Excel• Reviewed hospital contracts to determine correct reimbursement methodologies and timelines • Worked collaboratively with team members, internal experts, and external clients to develop underpayment solutions



University of California San Diego

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Gymnastics Instructor

  • Oct 2009 - Sep 2013

  • Taught gymnastics and boot camp fitness classes to children and adults of all ages• Worked with co-workers to develop cohesive training methods• Developed workshops for new and continuing coaches to ensure quality instruction by all staff members

• Residential Advisor, The Village at Torrey Pines

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  • Staffed the front desk to provide information and aid to over 1800 residents• Managed conflicts between residents and attends to violations of campus policies utilizing quick problem solving skills• Developed programs to foster community amongst residents and educate them on social issues• Inspired and advised residents on how to succeed at UC San Diego• Awarded 2012-13 Outstanding New Staff Member

• Co-Chair, Well-being Cluster

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Lead meetings with student representatives from each of UC San Diego's six college councils along with the departments heads from the Well-being Cluster- including Student Health Services, Recreation, Sexual Assault & Violence Prevention Resource Center, Counseling & Psychological Services, and The Zone• Guided discussion on how to best address campus wellness issues• Presented cluster updates to the Associated Students at UC San Diego

• Co-Chair, Student Health Insurance Plan Advisory Board

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Lead meetings with the Director of Student Health Services to determine the best possible healthcare policy for UC San Diego undergraduate and graduate students• Presented current issues of student health to college councils to inform and solicit student feedback• Selected health insurance provider and menu items with other board members for the following years insurance plan• Used understanding of Affordable Care Act to develop an insurance plan that would comply with government regulations

• Warren College Orientation Leader

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2011

  • Freshman Orientation Leader for Fall Orientation 2009 & 2011 and a Transfer Orientation Leader for Fall Orientation 2010-11 • Co-choreographed and taught the Warren College 2011 Unolympics Dance to over 600 incoming freshmen• Helped new students develop their first new community through Warren College Orientation



Executive Committee on Insurance Policy (UC Office of the President)

• Undergraduate Representative

  • Oct 2012 - May 2013

  • Sole undergraduate student on the executive committee that made the final decisions on the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) for the entire University of California School System• Improved the efficiency of health care policy using knowledge gained from the “Student Health and Risk Management Workshops” provided by Anthem Blue Cross and UC health experts• Analyzed “UC SHIP Review Summary Reports and Recommendations” to determine validity and ways to improve student health services• Counseled the UC Student Association’s President on all issues relating to health in the University of California System



Associated Students of UC San Diego

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campus-wide Senator

  • Apr 2012 - Apr 2013

  • Served on the Finance Board which reviewed budgets and all funding request coming from the Associated Student’s over 2 million dollar budget• Voted on all legislation that comes through the Associated Students and improved legislative language as necessary to ensure clarity of the resolution• Met with a variety of student groups and individuals to ensure justifiable representation on controversial issues• Served as the Student Representative on Academic Senate's Undergraduate Council reviewing undergraduate majors, minors, and policies for the 2012-13 school year



Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant, Cleveland Lab

  • Dec 2011 - Feb 2013

  •Researched cell division and its relationship to cancer utilizing analytical skills to problem solve•Grew cell cultures, preformed DNA extractions, genotyped mice, sectioned tissues, produced computer imaging, created gels and stock solutions, which all require meticulous attention to detail and methodical thought processes