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New York, Ny, Us

San Diego Metropolitan Area

Created a custom project management tool on Smartsheet to template the drug development process, improving cross-functional communication, risk management, and timeline visualization.Partnered with the Program Manager and supported in leading issue identification, risk identification & mitigation as well as leading sub-team meetings for drug product teams including R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical Operations and more.Collaborated with clinical operations teams to support the initiation of clinical trials, including site selection, study protocol development, and the coordination of trial logistics.Coordinated with regulatory teams to ensure compliance with FDA guidelines, to allow for success in navigating the IND submission process and supporting the preparation of regulatory documentation.Developed roles and responsibilities for clinical trial team, task forces (and operations committee initiatives) to next major program milestone.

San Diego, California, United States

Responsible for executing business operation project goals in a mental health center, collaborated with leadership to implement strategic perspectives and spearheaded new initiatives to expand two new locations.Managed timelines and task statuses, ensuring milestones and deadlines were met.Managed referrals, insurance processing, prior authorizations and pharmacy documentation for patients. Presented to executive and program management teams weekly, ensuring business operations and strategy alignment while proactively interpreting regulatory changes.

La Jolla

Worked cross-functionally with engineering teams to develop a prototype for a learning testing platform; tracked prototype development and the launching of product features.Assisted in the design and execution of research projects focused on neural development. Conducted experiments using various molecular biology techniques and interpreted experimental data to present to the team.Prepared and submitted protocols for IRB submissions, contributed to the preparation of manuscripts and grant applications, and provided data and methodological details.

Greater San Diego Area

Taught a mixed masters-undergraduate class on advanced neurobiology techniques utilized to assess memory, anxiety disorders, fear responses and reflexes. Also taught an introductory biology lab course to teach basic lab techniques commonly used in , molecular biology and bioinformatics such as DNA analysis, PCR, and western blotting.

Greater San Diego Area

Studied the effects of zinc regulatory genes on axon regeneration in the neural system using C. elegans as a model organism.

Master'S Degree, Technology Management

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physiology And Neuroscience, Philosophy

Activities and Societies: President of Student Health Advocates, Service Lead at StudentsVSPandemics, Muir College Council Representative.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Community Service Club President