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Oakland, California, United States

•Designed, formulated, and developed drug product candidates for new therapeutics against CMV, Dengue, CoV-2, and HIV•Executed plasmid and LNP purification processes through the utilization of Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) and Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF,) ensuring high-quality products and efficient downstream processing•Conducted R&D experiments using analytical chemistry (Patfix) to generate data for determining optimal methods for nucleic acid and LNP yield and purification, resulting in improved processes in GMP product production for enhanced efficiency and quality•Spearheaded initiatives in project planning to meet restrictive deadlines on the HIV GMP therapeutic•Managed and executed the transition from small-scale to large-scale plasmid production with bioreactors and a focus on optimizing efficiency and yield while ensuring adherence to GMP standards•Implemented and developed comprehensive SOPs for the creation of a new preclinical GMP facility, ensuring quality control (QC) and regulatory compliance (QMS), streamlined operations, and adherence to aseptic techniques

Contra Costa County, California, United States

•Collaborated with RNs, PAs, doctors, fire fighters, and patients to ensure smooth continuation of patient care•Drove and provided patient care on +60 IFT transports•Prepared for 911 emergency ambulance calls•Assessed patient conditions and manage respiratory, cardiac, traumatic, and psychological emergencies•Operated as a first responder in concert and sporting venues, covering over 15,000 people

Berkeley, California, United States

•Engaged in community outreach for the unhoused community, tracked client needs, and provided meals, legal support, supplies, and community events during weekly clinics•Worked within the confines of Medicare, Medi-Cal, SNAPs, CalFresh, and Section 8 programs to support my clients•Taught over 200 students on houselessness in Berkeley and introduced them to the 501(c)(3) humanitarian non-profit servicing 200+ clients weekly•Led efforts to keep classes, services, and clinics afloat during the pandemic•Improved communication and community among the UC Berkeley University, students, underserved individuals, and the wider Berkeley community through advocacy, solidarity events, rallies, and debates•Recruited new volunteers and ensured they felt supported and safe in our community spaces

Berkeley, California, United States

•Oversaw the planning, financing, and execution of student-oriented events such as interactive art workshops, trivia nights, holiday themed festivals, student band showcases, dances, carnivals, and more for over 20,000 students attendees•Collaborated with vendors, UC Berkeley student government and building heads, and UCPD to ensure fun and safe events for student community building

Berkeley, California, United States

•Curated and performed live radio shows featuring up-and-coming artists while promoting Bay Area concerts•Incorporated new CDs, records, and demos into the station’s database•Interacted with listeners, ensuring a community centered listening experience

Berkeley, California, United States

•Managed 14 staff writers per semester•Simplify complex STEM topics into digestible, entertaining articles for the average reader•Made use of great attention to detail and time management in order to meticulously edit papers•Mentored students throughout their creative process of writing•Communicate with experts in their fields for review of Berkeley Scientific Journal articles

Berkeley, California, United States

•Designed ex vivo experiments on elephant seal fibroblasts and myoblasts to study the effects of phthalates in metabolic stress response•Developed a cellular model to study metabolic stress of whales via transfection of fibroblasts to make myoblasts•Collaborated with undergraduate and graduate students of various levels on problem solving and troubleshooting