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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Perform ongoing research experiments on Deployment-Related Constrictive Bronchiolitis, employing advanced microscopy and immunohistochemistry techniques. Investigate the role of potential treatments such as Azithromycin and Pirfenidone in ameliorating peribronchiolar fibrosis, along with factors such as age and sex. Examine murine lung sections for evidence of airway injury, handle mice, harvest lungs and lymph nodes, and perform DNA extraction, reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reactions, and gel electrophoresis.

Lead a dynamic team in publishing peer-reviewed articles on pressing global issues, with emphasis on maintaining the highest academic standards. Oversee the editorial process from submission to publication, ensuring that our content upholds ethical standards. Work with the section editors and research analysts of the following sections: Global Health, Human Rights, Climate & Energy, Technology & Innovation.

Acted as a liaison between Michigan Foreign Policy Council and partners, with a focus of long-term organizational growth. Worked to foster members' professional development with weekly networking, internship opportunities, mock-interviews, and more. Created a handbook guide to professional development and shared its important lessons, examples, and information with organization members.

Oversaw a team of research analysts in the Global Health Section. Provided assistance, feedback, and guidance. Guided team through the research and writing process. Led the creation of a research paper concerning healthcare inequities in post-apartheid South Africa. Submitted to the Michigan Foreign Policy Review, Volume 8, Issue 1.

Conducted research on international development and global health policies. Analyzed data, interpreted findings, and contributed to research paper concerning the impact that breastfeeding guidelines had on newborn health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Submitted to the Michigan Foreign Policy Review, Volume 7, Issue 2.

Coordinate day-to-day project operations of the Development department, ensure project goals and responsibilities are met. Implement digital marketing for organizational updates and recruitment. Oversee data and photograph collection. Communicate closely with analysts and collaborate with C-Suite and other VPs to spread awareness about our organization and its mission.

Expanded public awareness of medical resource inefficiencies and our organization's role it combatting them. Contributed to the dissemination of medical information by co-authoring an article on global medical supply inequities. Coordinated event planning, media, and sponsorship for the Blueprints for Global Healthcare Access Summit.

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Studied immigration and migration in Spain, focusing on historical and contemporary issues. Improved knowledge of migrant experiences, especially on the Spanish Moroccan border. Enhanced Spanish language skills and cultural understanding.

Guided the editing process for undergraduate research submissions in the Independent Research Section. Provided feedback, research advice, and editing suggestions to authors. In addition, published an article to the UJPH Blog about antibiotic resistance and its implications for global healthcare systems.

Bachelor Of Science In Biology, Health, And Society With A Minor In Public Policy, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, Junior

Activities and Societies: Blueprints For Pangaea, Michigan Foreign Policy Council, Undergraduate Journal of Public Health, Undergraduate.

High School Diploma, Alumni

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society (Vice President), Spanish National Honor Society, She's the First, Varsity.