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1. Background research and document review2. Literature review3. Tool, instrument, and protocol review and/or development4. Data entry and data cleaning5. Data coding and content analysis6. Assistance with focus groups and interviews7. Participation and note taking in Company and client meetings8. Managing scheduling and communications9. Uploading and categorizing documents10. On-site and virtual data collection11. Assistance with report writing

• Verified data, and administration work on two studies• Coded participants reactions based on minute details• Contacted participants to screen them for any cognitive diseases and then scheduled appointments• Interacted and administered sessions with both high school students as well as older adults• Tested mobile applications for required behavior and reported on any bugs

• Met with a team of 7 to create and publish an organization newspaper to 80+ chapters around the world• Crafted and gathered information for specified sections such as mental health and trivia

The Brain Exercise Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses simple math, reading aloud, and writing exercises as an intervention to improve cognitive function in those with Alzheimer's Disease. Our work is based on the research done by Japanese neuroscientist, Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, who has found that simple math exercises and reading aloud for just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week can have a positive impact on memory for those with Alzheimer's Disease.• Led the chapter by hosting and planning weekly executive meetings as well as general meetings for 80+ members• Expanded the search and created virtual opportunities to volunteer at Senior Centers• Organized and published a website as well as weekly emails to members

• Assisted Dementia and Alzheimer's patients with cognitive exercises to improve their ability • Planned agendas and led fellow volunteers to assist seniors efficiently while keeping track of improvements and room for change• Assisted tablings and team meetings to promote the organization

• Cultivated instagram and twitter account with crafted promotional materials• Hosted and planned social events both in-person and online • Communicated and coordinated with a team of seven• Revamped Community Outreach by hosting and planning multiple events every quarter

Logistics Lead• Maintained and created event budget • Organized social events to encourage communication and meeting new connections• Arranged catering and day-of set-up

Camp Leader• Crafted interactive activities that will best educate high school students about higher education and psychology• Worked as a team with my fellow leaders by delegating responsibilities

Committee Member • Recruited professors and graduate students to present their lab to undergraduate students • Created posters and brochures to advertise the event to the community at large

Masters Of Positive Organizational Psychology And Evaluation

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology, 3.9

• Psi Chi (October 2020 - Present) • Research Assistant at Brain Game Center • President of Brain Exercise Initiative

High School Diploma, 4.02

• Varsity Basketball Captain (September 2018-2020) • Earth Club Secretary (September 2019-2020) • Most Inspirational Scholar Award.