Experience

University of Arizona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Currently working in the Thatcher research group developing nonlipogenic ABCA1 inducers. Advancing organic synthesis techniques and learning medicinal chemistry to rationally design new compounds. Through the interdisciplinary atmosphere of our group, I’ve been exposed to more of the biology side of drug discovery and even learning new skills such as biochemical assay development.

• Graduate Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2020 - May 2022

  For two years, I taught organic chemistry semester I and II lab courses. I started teaching online over zoom during the pandemic and eventually transitioned back to in-person teaching. Adapting to different learning styles as well as engaging twenty-five students at a time led me to a deep understanding of topics.



Saint Anselm College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Undergraduate Student Researcher

  • May 2019 - Apr 2020

  Working under the supervision of Dr. Carolyn Weinreb, a four step synthesis of 1-ethynyladamantane has been developed. This will be used as a model system for the synthesis of 1,3,5,7-tetraethylnyladamantane. The first step in the synthesis of tetrasubstituted molecule began during my last year at Saint Anselm College. Through this experience I advanced my laboratory techniques as well as locating and performing new procedures.

• Peer Tutor and Peer Mentor

  • Sep 2017 - May 2019

  Conducted one on one tutoring appointments for general chemistry as well as mentor students through time management and organizational skills. I worked closely with faculty to assess and mentor students that are academically at risk to properly help them.



Alkermes

• Waltham, MA

• Summer Intern

  • May 2018 - Aug 2018

  By working with the Medicinal Chemistry team at Alkermes I was exposed to advanced organic synthesis reactions as well as aspects of the drug design process. Daily use of Chem Draw and Perkin Elmer Electronic Lab Notebook has helped evolve my skills with each tool to a new level. By working with the Medicinal Chemistry team at Alkermes I was exposed to advanced organic synthesis reactions as well as aspects of the drug design process. Daily use of Chem Draw and Perkin Elmer Electronic Lab Notebook has helped evolve my skills with each tool to a new level.