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• Developed a discrete event simulation model of military service member vision outcomes to evaluate theimpact of screening strategies and optimize vision readiness.• Created a Shiny Dashboard for project sponsor and research team to interact with the simulation model.• Constructed a literature review to inform model parameters and perform model calibration in the absenceof primary data.• Presented actionable insights to project sponsor and RAND researchers.

• Conduct independent research on Bayesian spatio–temporal methods for disease risk modeling to inform public policy of neglected tropical diseases.• Prepare and write peer-reviewed manuscripts.• Deploy complex hierarchical Bayesian models on high-performance computing systems.• Perform simulation analysis to validate statistical model and ensure reproducible results.

• Taught 100% of the online Introduction to Biostatistics course to undergraduate and graduate students across 3 consecutive semesters with enrollments of 46, 32, and 45.• Supervised 3 Teaching Assistants and managed the online course website.

• Modeled longitudinal clinical outcomes through linear and non-linear mixed effect models in SAS and R.• Collaborated with cross–functional clinical research teams in audiology, neurology, and epidemiology.• Wrote technical reports of statistical models and contributed to manuscript writing of methods and results,

301 Arizona Avenue, Ste 301 Santa Monica, Ca 90401

• Gleaned and scrutinized clinical research literature to generate accurate evidence-based databases for clientele• Communicated and collaborated with teams to address quality of evidence being extracted

• Tested and supported tablet-based portfolios for 45 LAUSD middle and high school math and science teachers• Compiled and prepared project data sets.• Conducted descriptive statistics on the quality of artifacts submitted and scored teacher/student questionnaires and exams.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Biostatistics

Master Of Science - Ms, Biostatistics

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Statistics

Activities and Societies: UCLA Statistics Club, I.D.E.A.S de UCLA • Research Assistant at UCLA's Graduate School of Education •.

Mathematics A.S.; Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics A.A., Mathematics And Statistics

Activities and Societies: Associated Student Organization (ASO) Course work includes: Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Differential.

Deaf Studies

Activities and Societies: American Sign Language Club-Member Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGTC) certification.