Experience

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  College of Arts and Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  • United States

  • Biology Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2022 - Present
    • United States

    • I attended each lecture and answered in class-questions that students had, collected and passed out assignments, and took class attendance. • I held office hours throughout the week for students in need of additional assistance and graded assignments.

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  University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Student Worker/Mentor for Upward Bound Math-Science-TRIO Program

    • Apr 2022 - Present

    • Mentor for UNL-UBMS-TRIO program which is purposed engagement of first-generation and underrepresented students in pursuit of programs in the life sciences via mentored research experiences that bridge the high school to university transition• We aim to provide a continuity in mentoring in the context of research engagement that will support participants’ undergraduate education experience in STEM• . Scholars are provided a designated research mentor (ideally a team that includes the lab PI and a postdoctoral researcher, graduate student, and or undergraduate researcher(me)) who will oversee their summer research internship, final project presentation, and assist with identifying future research opportunities such as FYRE and UCARE, as well as professional/career guidance and reference letter writing throughout the students’ time at UNL.

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant

    • Jan 2021 - Present

    • Projects that make use of genetic, genomic, and biochemical tools in the yeast Saccharomyces Cerevisiae. In the lab we use metabolic engineering resources in yeast to re-wire certain core lipid metabolic processes and study the effects of these alterations on membrane biogenesis and function. Our work on the genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology of lipid metabolism in yeast has direct implications for medically relevant research areas, such as inflammation, cell migration, cancer biology, and cardiovascular disease.

  • Secretary for Minority Pre-Health Association

    • Jan 2022 - Present

    • The Minority Pre- Health Association is an organization whose primary purpose is to provide a community for minority students aspiring to work in healthcare. The organization will provide members with the tools they need to succeed in their respective fields.• As secretary, some of my roles include sending out and responding to emails, helping plan monthly meetings, and organizing events.

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  University of Nebraska Lincoln - Athletic Department

  • United States
  • Spectator Sports
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Big Ten Representative for Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

    • Oct 2019 - Present

    • Ensure that student-athletes have a voice regarding their total student-athlete experience.• SAAC coordinates a number of events within the athletic department and in the community of Lincoln to promote the importance of education, service and responsible decision making. Nebraska's SAAC has been recognized across the country as one of the most comprehensive, consistent and productive in the country. • SAAC has a voice and representation at many levels:Frequent interaction with the Director of Athletics, all student-athlete meetings, administrator luncheons, guest administrators at every SAAC meeting, representation on the Intercollegiate Athletic Committee, and Big Ten Meetings

  • Student-Athlete (Team Captain)

    • Aug 2019 - Present

    • Selected as 2021-2022 & 2022-2023 Team Captain• Balance 6 practices a week with a full-time student course load and other additional commitments by utilizing time management skills in order to excel academically and athletically

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  CHI

  • Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

  • Volunteer Staff

    • Jan 2019 - Present
    • Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

    Cardiac Rehabilitation• Responsible for recording heart rate, perceived rate of exertion, blood pressure, and other measures cardiac rehabilitation patients (2022).Med-Surgical (Adult Inpatient)• Responsible for responding to call lights and assisting patients in Adult Inpatient care (2021). Pharmacy• Responsible for delivering medication to nursing stations and nurses for patient care (2019).