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- Conducted and applied ESG-focused research on companies and industries- Analyzed industry features, feasibility of commercialization/adoption, value chain, and product portfolios- Developed insights on integrating sustainability into investment strategies

- Oversaw all aspects of internal communications.- Managed the team's social media presence (graphic design, audience engagement, recruitment).- Coordinated internal and external logistics.- Acted as a liaison for cross-organizational collaboration.

San Diego Metropolitan Area

- Spearheaded the Beyond Plastics campaign locally in the Fall 2022 and Spring 2024 terms, leading to the successful endorsement of SB 54 and SB 1053. - Orchestrated grassroots organizing efforts on and off campus to mobilize student/local support for significant environmental legislation.- Collaborated closely with legislators in San Diego and Sacramento through lobbying and partnership to influence policy decisions and garner support for environmental initiatives.- Led a dynamic team in recruitment and leadership development to enhance campaign outreach and participant engagement.- Garnered media attention through strategic communications and public relations efforts to raise public awareness on the importance of reducing plastic waste.- Engaged with VIPs and stakeholders, leveraging their support to amplify campaign impact and reach.- Educated thousands of students through tabling events and class announcements to increase campus-wide awareness/involvement in environmental conservation efforts.

San Diego County, California, United States

- Conducted comprehensive training for interns, equipping them with the necessary skills to emerge as leaders and ensure the longevity of the chapter's impact.- Oversaw the execution of diverse initiatives, including Beyond Plastics, New Voters Project, Protect our Oceans, Hunger & Homelessness, and 100% Renewable Energy, ensuring each campaign achieved its objectives through strategic planning and execution.- Spearheaded extensive recruitment and fundraising efforts, successfully signing up thousands of new dues-paying members over six quarters, facilitating community mobilization and engagement.- Played a pivotal role in educating thousands of students on social change and the critical issues we work on through class announcements and guest lectures, enhancing campus-wide awareness and participation.- Fostered robust relationships with key campus and local players–including student body government, UCSD administration, other student organizations, and local San Diego government–to promote collaboration and support for our initiatives.

- Oversaw $700k+ organizational budget and statewide fundraising efforts.- Collaborated with fellow board members to uphold the organization's strategic direction, ensuring alignment with its mission, values, and goals.- Drove statewide priorities through strategic planning.- Ensured organization's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

- Conducted individual research on selected psycholinguistics topic- Studied the effect of accent and race correlations on perceived socioeconomic standing

United States

- Martinez-Conde Lab- Participated in research on fixational eye movements/interactions between art and perception

Queens, New York, United States

- Volunteered as a canvasser for grassroots voter outreach/engagement- Educated voters and gathered community support for Tiffany Cabán's platform in English and Korean

Cognitive And Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Science

Activities and Societies: Shores Scholar Minor in Law & Society

Education record

Regents Advanced Designation with Mastery in Science GPA 4.0 Director General of the Model UN team - Organized annual SciMUN Conference.