• Oversaw planning, budgets, program design, and timelines across diverse projects in research and product development for an accelerator that works with patient communities and companies to reduce the burden of chronic disease• Managed strategic partnerships with health industry leaders, including Arena Pharmaceuticals, CSL Behring, and Loyola University Chicago, to implement patient and caregiver workshops, community engagement efforts, and live events• Coordinated communications, recruitment, and execution of innovation challenges, including leading the company’s first-ever partnership with an academic institution and initiative focused on public health and infectious disease

• Conducted primary user experience research with chronic disease patients and caregivers, including in-depth interviews, workshops, and usability testing, as well as market research and literature reviews in new disease categories• Developed long-form reports and presentations for clients in biopharmaceutical and medical fields, including findings that shaped design of the first-ever online community platform specifically for transplant recipients

• Wrote and copy-edited collateral materials, social media content, statements of work, and project proposals for a marketing and communications agency working with non-profit and foundation clients

• Led weekly classes for undergraduate-level course on sociology of design, translating difficult concepts and adapting curriculum to help art and design learners from diverse backgrounds improve their academic literacy and writing skills• Successfully balanced lecture and class discussion to accommodate different learning needs and assisted students in need of individual attention, responding promptly to students' questions and concerns via email and referring them to the appropriate university resources when necessary• Cultivated relationships in the classroom and with the instructor of record and fellow teaching assistants, and received positive feedback from students in end-of-semester course evaluations

• Supported faculty research on contemporary media depictions of international diplomacy, conducting data collection, coding, and analysis for article published in peer-reviewed journal and presented at ICA annual conference in Prague• Drafted and edited grant proposals, budget projections, and progress reports for funded research projects

• Worked independently and with the Director on all aspects of gallery management and handled day-to-day administrative operations to ensure organization and efficiency in the office, including fundraising, community outreach, exhibition and event planning, and social media• Conducted prospect research, wrote grant applications, and organized exhibitions and public programming for co-op gallery and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of women’s artistic contributions• Assisted with day-of logistics to execute events, exhibitions, and special programs, drafting correspondence, coordinating with vendors, and liaising with Board members, gallery visitors, artists, and other participants

• Assisted faculty on research project evaluating implementation of new standards and assessment system for K-8 English Language Learners in Massachusetts public schools, culminating in paper presented at education conferences• Worked with team to create evaluation tools to accurately measure, track, and analyze program impact for internal assessment of research progress and external reporting to research participants, partners, and other stakeholders

• Worked with teachers and families in supporting the needs of high school students with physical, behavioral, and mental disabilities, enabling them to successfully meet their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, gain confidence in their academic abilities, and improve their social skills