Conducted microbiological and integrative biology research in a laboratory setting. Utilized CRISPR technology to test mutations in vivo.My work focused on migration patterns of fin cells in fish embryos to study a human birth defect. Second author paper in Development.Communicated orally, with digital media, on a weekly basis to small and large groups of scientists.

Obtained National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program grant funding to support my graduate research and tuition.Collaborated with the NSF Program Director to organize first ever annual Midwest Regional networking event for GRFP Fellows in Chicago, IL for students and alumni of The University of Chicago, Northwestern, Depaul, Loyola and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne.

I designed the curriculum and taught biology courses for Chicago Public School Sophomores.

Biology and Chemistry tutor for college students in core curriculum.

Investigated calcium transporting proteins in the reproductive system of reptiles. Described novel placental structure in a lizard, which resulted in first author publication in The Journal of Morphology.

Food service; waiting tables and cleaning in dining and kitchen areas.