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Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Offer free HIV testing and education on PrEP and prevention methods, while providing essential resources• Connect individuals with healthcare services and promote open conversations about wellness in a supportive environment

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

• Oversee monthly food and clothing distributions in underserved communities across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area• Collaborate with a dedicated team of community volunteers to organize and fundraise for these distributions through innovative events throughout the year

Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States

• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons by performing administrative and clinical duties, such as completing the history of present illness (HPI) for patients and treating wounds by removing stitches, applying casts, and making injections• Promote a positive healthcare setting by assisting patients in the patient room and evaluating their health

College Park, Maryland, United States

• Assisted 75+ college freshmen residents with adjusting to life on campus through activities that promote a positive and safe environment• Facilitated community-building events twice a month to encourage student engagement and provide resources to residents to support their journey through undergrad• Promoted a safe environment in the residence hall by submitting reports of safety issues and violations

College Park, Maryland, United States

• Organized Fall 2022 kidney health screenings for medically underserved communities throughout the DC metropolitan area• Developed agendas that partner physicians with students to address health issues in vulnerable communities• Raised over $300 through fundraising events held in 2022-2023, which went towards purchasing care package items for dialysis patients

College Park, Maryland, United States

• Responsible for staffing 24/7 service desk located in an on-campus residence hall that houses students and staff• Assisted the college community by managing keys and packages for students and staff members, along with a number of administrative tasks• Acted as an information source while displaying a positive attitude toward residents, building staff, and visitors

College Park, Maryland, United States

• Facilitated weekly learning activities to teach class material to 23 undergraduate students enrolled in Principles of Genetics (BSCI222)• Held office hour sessions throughout the semester to discuss and aid students with course material ranging from exam topics to class activities• Participated in weekly instructional meetings with other ULAs and the professor to prep for work in discussion sections

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

• Participated in the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) through medical enrichment activities that examine a variety of healthcare issues• Trained with other pre-medical students to receive academic enrichment in the basic sciences, gain clinical exposure in various healthcare fields, and engage in health policy seminars and workshops

Bethesda, Maryland

• Evaluated bDEF1 regulation in the epithelial cells of SIV-infected macaques using rhesus macaque samples as a model for the study of HIV and AIDS progression in humans• Conducted laboratory data collection and analysis using tools including enzyme-linked immunosorbentassay (ELISA), fluorescence-activated cytometry, and qRT-PCR• Utilized data processing programs to effectively analyze and organize research results

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Major In General Biology, Minor In Disability Studies

High School Diploma