Developing a mobile health platform that leverages machine learning to enhance both mental and physical well-being for individuals experiencing shortness of breath—grounded in a community-first approach to provide compassionate, personalized care.

The American College of Physicians is a national organization of internists, who specialize in the prevention, detection, and treatment of illnesses in adults. ACP is dedicated to enhancing the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine.

-Conducted in-depth research for a value-based women-focused healthcare start-up, Herself Health.- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team aiming to provide patient-centered care to women 65+ with a focus on mind, body, and soul.

• Created a multi-media, holistic health education platform that empowers young women to transform the way they think about their physical, social, and mental health.• Managed and accelerated over 600+ research-backed content designed to bridge the gap between the science community and the general public.• Organized fundraising events to support local and national nonprofit organizations that align with hol3health values.• Authored research-backed health articles, infographics, and electronic resources focused on accessibility, autonomy, and transparency.• Organized and moderated a “Breaking Barriers” webinar featuring 3 accomplished physician-leaders focused on increasing access and women’s health equity to over 100 participants.• Organized and moderated a “Health Innovation” webinar featuring 4 accomplished physicians in the innovative healthcare space to over 130 participants.• Created and presented educational webinars to 3 sorority organizations on “Technology’s Impact on Mental and Physical Health” to over 200 participants.• Oversaw 46 team members from 10 universities across the U.S..• Advisory board composed of Dr. Sheila Sahni, M.D., an Interventional Cardiologist and Director of Sahni’s Women’s Heart Center, and Dr. Candice Myhre, M.D., a Emergency Medicine physician and women’s health advocate.

•Conducted clinical research on cardiopulmonary disease, mobile health intervention implementation, and mind-body intervention protocols.•Evaluated an experimental breathing therapy funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) called CALM (Capnography Assisted Learned, Monitored) Breathing for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

I worked weekly with Alzheimer's and Dementia patients using simple math and reading aloud exercises as an intervention to improve cognitive function. The ability to connect with seniors is a humbling experience and the intergenerational nature of the work provides both wonderful learning opportunities for students and seniors. We hope for a future in which all seniors remember their children and grandchildren.

•Campus leader for nonprofit student-led start-up aiming to catalyze change for mental health on college campuses across the country.•Spearheaded my own national campaign connecting my research lab’s MindTrails program to students across America.•Promoted mental health literacy, access and equity by targeting university, local, state and federal legislators.•Organized a Federal Legislation and National Action Campaign during COVID-19 to ensure the CARE Act was passed in congress.•Worked on efforts to ensure over 300 colleges across the country had the resources and plans put in place to safeguard student’s mental health during COVID-19.

Lab focus: Studying the automatic cognitive processes that contribute to the development and maintenance of psychopathology, particularly anxiety disorders, depression, and suicide. Particularly, how it contributes to emotional distress, health behaviors, and patient outcomes. •Worked on a interdisciplinary team of clinical psychologists, engineers, and computer scientists to collect data for various research projects. •Surveyed and tested the MindTrails Program, a web-based research platform sponsored by NIMH, that aims to reduce negatively-biased thinking in an effort to reduce anxiety-related symptoms.•Engaged approximately 5 clinically anxious participants in weekly tele-coaching sessions to increase retention and user engagement in an online clinical trial through the MindTrails program.•Interpreted neuroimaging (EEG) data to investigate differences in approach and avoidance behaviors for social anxious college students.•Coordinated research investigating how socially anxious individuals respond to social situations and regulate their emotions in daily life.•Reviewed, cleaned, and deidentified data consistent with open science practices to allow for public data sharing.•Performed statistical analyses with R including power analysis and multiple regression modeling.•Created resource for Charlottesville clinicians to promote virtual sources of social interaction during COVID-19.

•Assisted in the average intake of 150 patients per day in the #1 rated gynecologic center in the country, 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.•Supported surgeons and medical doctors to ensure that each physician session is well-prepared, organized and fully utilized.•Helped patients manage their care by making sure the correct labs and interventions were ordered and processed.•Gained knowledge and insight into different gynecologic cancer types and common chemotherapy treatment plans.•Developed communication and flexibility skills to reach diverse audiences to align with the shifting demands in the hospital wing.•Created and implemented an organization system for care coordinator tasks to improve hospital-wide efficiency.•Attended seminars and professional development events to further my understanding of cancer-related topics, team skills and other important concepts needed to be a successful leader in the health-care industry.

Organized UVA-wide campaign aiming to reduce the stigma surrounding Mental Health Awareness, elected by Board of Trustees among all four councils, oversaw mental health screenings and mindfulness events

Selected to be member of the Academic & Wellness Committee, Elected by residence hall to address interests & concerns of all 3,725 first years, Organized events (First Year Formal, Career Pop-Ups) to foster community and inclusivity

•Shadowed Dr. Glenn Parker, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at JSUMC, for 1200 hours total of general surgery.•Engaged in conversations with patients, physicians, and surgical staff to further my learning.•Kept a documented journal throughout the years detailing surgical procedures, cancer, and disease types.•Mentored new interns to orient them around the surgical floor and trained them on staff expectations and roles.•Assisted in research on post-surgical pain prevention and infection control for colostomy and colectomy patients.•Trained in HIPAA Compliance, was responsible for protecting sensitive patient information.