Columbia FORWARD Apex Summer Fellow, affiliated with Dominican Women's Development Center.A community health organization serving women and families in Washington Heights.•Selected as one of eight fellows for a prestigious summer fellowship funded by the Columbia School of Public Health in collaboration with Columbia Cancer Center.•Played a key role in the establishment of an on-site mental health clinic, contributing to the project's early development.•Spearheaded internal research efforts and designed a comprehensive questionnaire to assess the needs of participants specifically focusing on those eligible for Medicaid and in need of mental health services.•Supported the organization’s application for the Health Home Satellite Program through NY Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) and the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, demonstrating a commitment to improving access to essential healthcare services.•Drafted a letter of intent for the Health Home Mental Health Satellite Clinic application to be sent to the New York Department of Health.•Recognized for outstanding contributions to a local community organization and invited to present research findings and contributions to the Board of Trustees of the Mailman School of Public Health.

•Conducted over 400 virtual intakes to pre-screen participants eligibility utilizing survey answers from the Patient Health Questionnaire Depression Scale (PHQ-8) and evaluating medical and psychiatric history.•Took on the role of primary coordinator for conducting initial screening eligibility visits with study participants (tasks included taking measurements and vitals, finger stick tests to determine rapid CRP (C-reactive protein) assessment, facilitating cardiology and blood work appointments, recording data using REDCap and managing participant compensation).•Conducted routine laboratory testing including mononuclear cell isolation and freezing for cellular viability.•Managed regulatory and administrative responsibilities for past Behavioral Immunology studies ensuring compliance with eIRB protocols.

Non-profit law firm focused on women's health and gender-based discrimination cases.•Conducted thorough intakes for over 100 clients, specializing in legal cases related to gender-based discrimination in the workplace (including instances of pregnancy, family and medical leave discrimination).•Provided valuable assistance in legal representation efforts for cases surrounding sexual harassment and domestic violence within the context of workplace discrimination.•Developed and delivered informative "Know Your Legal Rights" presentations reaching more than 200 people in English and Spanish at local workplace training programs and domestic violence advocacy organizations, showcasing strong communication skills and community engagement.•Contributed to various organizational tasks, including updating the donor database, conducting statistical analysis of data for annual reports, managing content creation for social media platforms, and sitting on Paid Family Leave Coalition events.

An immersive service-year program for individuals interested in social justice and Jewish communal engagement.•Awarded a prestigious social justice fellowship and matched with First Shift Justice Project, a leading non-profit dedicated to legal advocacy.•Participated in and facilitated educational programming and training sessions addressing the root causes and impacts of poverty in Washington, DC.•Educated community members on legal oriented solutions to address poverty related issues, demonstrating a commitment to social justice and community empowerment.

•Selected as a student intern for a research team within Emory University’s Psychology program.•Conducted systematic research and observation of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, focusing on educational curriculum and autism-inclusive education.•Utilized qualitative analysis techniques, including behavioral coding methodologies to assess interactions within preschool and elementary classrooms involving children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.•Findings were instrumental in informing recommendations regarding educational curriculum, classroom structure and teaching styles.•Conducted comprehensive literary review analysis on pertinent research topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, synthesizing key findings to contribute to reports for Marcus Autism Center.