Experience

Color

• United States
• Public Health
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Laboratory Genetic Counseling Intern

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  • Delivering expert genetic counseling services to Color clients advising them on cardiology, cancer, and pharmacogenomics-related results with empathy and professionalism. • Facilitating genetic counseling sessions for NIH-funded All of Us Research Program participants, utilizing effective communication skills to explain complex genetic concepts and aid in informed decision-making regarding potential health risks. • Delivering expert genetic counseling services to Color clients advising them on cardiology, cancer, and pharmacogenomics-related results with empathy and professionalism. • Facilitating genetic counseling sessions for NIH-funded All of Us Research Program participants, utilizing effective communication skills to explain complex genetic concepts and aid in informed decision-making regarding potential health risks.



Arizona Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (ArizonaLEND)

• Tucson, Arizona, United States

• ArizonaLEND Trainee

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  • Undergoing 300 hours of training in leadership, clinical experience, community engagement, and advocacy through the LEND program emphasizing interdisciplinary care, family-centered care, and neurodevelopmental disabilities • Undergoing 300 hours of training in leadership, clinical experience, community engagement, and advocacy through the LEND program emphasizing interdisciplinary care, family-centered care, and neurodevelopmental disabilities



University of Arizona

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Community Director

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  • Expert in supervising & undertaking leadership responsibilities for a total of 14 resident assistants and a Lead RA, managing administration of a co-ed residence hall of 250 residents, handling crisis intervention, training residential staff with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Currently serving as a conduct hearing officer to promote advocacy and reflection and primary advisor to Hall Council while managing a total budget of $5500/yr. • Expert in supervising & undertaking leadership responsibilities for a total of 14 resident assistants and a Lead RA, managing administration of a co-ed residence hall of 250 residents, handling crisis intervention, training residential staff with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Currently serving as a conduct hearing officer to promote advocacy and reflection and primary advisor to Hall Council while managing a total budget of $5500/yr.



Phoenix Children's

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pediatric Genetic Counseling Intern

  • Jan 2023 - Feb 2023

  • Orchestrated genetic counseling services across diverse multidisciplinary clinics, such as General Genetics, Inborn Errors of Metabolism, 22q, and Endocrine, resulting in seamless patient care and increased clinic efficiency. • Collaborated with a cross-functional team of pediatricians, geneticists, and dieticians to deliver comprehensive care. • Orchestrated genetic counseling services across diverse multidisciplinary clinics, such as General Genetics, Inborn Errors of Metabolism, 22q, and Endocrine, resulting in seamless patient care and increased clinic efficiency. • Collaborated with a cross-functional team of pediatricians, geneticists, and dieticians to deliver comprehensive care.



MD Anderson Cancer Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cancer Genetic Counseling Intern

  • Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Efficiently delivered genetic counseling in high-risk breast and other multidisciplinary clinics for newly diagnosed cancer patients resulting in effective communication of genetic risk, testing options, and improved patient satisfaction. • Maintained and updated accurate patient records and clinical information while demonstrating exceptional documentation skills, resulting in a comprehensive and reliable digital footprint of all patient interactions. • Efficiently delivered genetic counseling in high-risk breast and other multidisciplinary clinics for newly diagnosed cancer patients resulting in effective communication of genetic risk, testing options, and improved patient satisfaction. • Maintained and updated accurate patient records and clinical information while demonstrating exceptional documentation skills, resulting in a comprehensive and reliable digital footprint of all patient interactions.



Tucson Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Prenatal Genetic Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Managed patient care in a Maternal-Fetal Medicine high-risk OB clinic and provided prenatal and preconception counseling for a range of indications, including advanced maternal/paternal age, abnormal test results, family history of genetic disorders/congenital anomalies, recurrent losses, ultrasound anomalies, and teratogenic exposures. • Guided clients through informed decision-making by anticipating their emotional and psychological needs in complex and high-stakes clinical scenarios, resulting in confident and well-supported choices. Show less



Boston Children's Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pediatric Genetic Counseling Intern

  • Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  • Facilitated genetic counseling sessions in a multidisciplinary lysosomal storage disorder clinic, leveraging exceptional communication skills and comprehensive knowledge to educate patients and support family-centered care. • Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and communication skills while effectively collaborating and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams in high-stress and complex environments, resulting in seamless project execution. • Facilitated genetic counseling sessions in a multidisciplinary lysosomal storage disorder clinic, leveraging exceptional communication skills and comprehensive knowledge to educate patients and support family-centered care. • Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and communication skills while effectively collaborating and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams in high-stress and complex environments, resulting in seamless project execution.



Mayo Clinic

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adult Genetic Counseling Intern

  • Apr 2022 - May 2022

  • Empowered individuals facing adult-onset conditions such as cancer, renal, and cardiac diseases through comprehensive genetic counseling on medical management options, including options for risk reduction or preventive measures. • Expertly elicited and evaluated family, medical, and psychosocial histories to extract pedigree information and assess potential genetic risks, using advanced interviewing techniques and counseling methods. • Empowered individuals facing adult-onset conditions such as cancer, renal, and cardiac diseases through comprehensive genetic counseling on medical management options, including options for risk reduction or preventive measures. • Expertly elicited and evaluated family, medical, and psychosocial histories to extract pedigree information and assess potential genetic risks, using advanced interviewing techniques and counseling methods.



Mother2Baby

• Tucson, Arizona, United States

• Teratology Genetic Counseling Intern

  • Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

  • Supported individuals and families by delivering comprehensive teratogen information and guidance, leading to informed decisions and better outcomes for those at risk for or affected by congenital anomalies or genetic disorders. • Demonstrated proficiency in researching and presenting in-depth information on teratogens and genetic disorders to providers and clients/families. • Supported individuals and families by delivering comprehensive teratogen information and guidance, leading to informed decisions and better outcomes for those at risk for or affected by congenital anomalies or genetic disorders. • Demonstrated proficiency in researching and presenting in-depth information on teratogens and genetic disorders to providers and clients/families.



University of Arizona Cancer Center

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Cancer Genetic Counseling Intern

  • Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Educated patients on intricate genetic cancer syndromes and meticulously evaluated NCCN guidelines to establish tailored genetic testing recommendations and consent, ultimately contributing to informed healthcare decisions. • Researched and presented in-depth information on genetic disorders and testing to providers and clients/families, with the ability to order and interpret results of appropriate genetic testing. • Educated patients on intricate genetic cancer syndromes and meticulously evaluated NCCN guidelines to establish tailored genetic testing recommendations and consent, ultimately contributing to informed healthcare decisions. • Researched and presented in-depth information on genetic disorders and testing to providers and clients/families, with the ability to order and interpret results of appropriate genetic testing.



Canadian Mental Health Association - Edmonton Region

• Canada
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Distress Line Volunteer

  • Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Trained in communication, community resources, crisis intervention, and documentation with 70 hours of intensive training; provided counseling and support to clients in crisis at the Distress Centre while accurately documenting case histories. • Trained in communication, community resources, crisis intervention, and documentation with 70 hours of intensive training; provided counseling and support to clients in crisis at the Distress Centre while accurately documenting case histories.



The Graduate Students’ Association of the University of Alberta

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Speaker

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Assisted the Speaker in facilitating and ensuring efficient overseeing of Graduate Student Association council meetings. • Assisted the Speaker in facilitating and ensuring efficient overseeing of Graduate Student Association council meetings.



Indian Students' Association (INDSA) @ uAlberta

• Canada
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Managed the strategic direction and coordination of activities for a student organization while leading a team of 22 executives and organizing cultural events to promote diversity and inclusiveness in the community. • Managed the strategic direction and coordination of activities for a student organization while leading a team of 22 executives and organizing cultural events to promote diversity and inclusiveness in the community.



Teach to learn - One Lab One School

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Mentor

  • Jun 2018 - Dec 2019

  • Empowered high school girls in rural areas to explore science through hands-on training and presentations as part of the '1 Lab - 1 School' program. Delivered engaging and interactive lessons on everyday science and the working principles of common devices, fostering a love of learning, and sparking interest in STEM careers. • Empowered high school girls in rural areas to explore science through hands-on training and presentations as part of the '1 Lab - 1 School' program. Delivered engaging and interactive lessons on everyday science and the working principles of common devices, fostering a love of learning, and sparking interest in STEM careers.



IBSE: Centre for Integrative Biology and Systems medicinE

• India
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Associate

  • Dec 2017 - Jul 2019

  Computational pipeline to identify the context of mutational signatures in cancer genomes • Built a comprehensive, user-friendly pipeline for analyzing mutational signatures across cancer genomes. • Conducted in-depth benchmarking studies to determine the most effective combinations of tools for RNA-Seq analysis, resulting in optimized data analysis processes and accurate results. • Poster Presentation at BioNet Alberta Conference, University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, 2019 and 3rd PAN IIT Biotech Meet - Cancer Precision Medicine and Personalized Therapeutics, Indian Institute of Technology, 2019. Show less



Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology

• Research Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Bioinformatics Continuous Trainee

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2015

  Identifying the association of two epigenetic marks with three distinctive alternative splicing events • Performed in-depth analysis of genome-wide RNA and ChIP-DNA sequencing data for GM12878 and H1-hESC human cell types, demonstrating expertise in data analysis and interpretation. • Determined alternative splicing differences between two cell lines and uncovered significant differences in epigenetic factor binding around exon-intron regions of acceptor/donor splice signals. Identifying the association of two epigenetic marks with three distinctive alternative splicing events • Performed in-depth analysis of genome-wide RNA and ChIP-DNA sequencing data for GM12878 and H1-hESC human cell types, demonstrating expertise in data analysis and interpretation. • Determined alternative splicing differences between two cell lines and uncovered significant differences in epigenetic factor binding around exon-intron regions of acceptor/donor splice signals.