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Arlington, Virginia, United States

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Cell and tissue engineering role developing organ-on-chip platforms for government/commercial partners regarding: epithelial-immune interactions in intestinal biology, blood brain barrier, and functional brain tissue. Led design of and independently executed weekly laboratory tissue culture experiments with front to end qualitative and quantitative data.

Collaborating with Carnegie Mellon University to implement regional culturally responsive computer science after-school programs teaching young women of racial and ethnic minorities, analyzing qualitative survey responses and interviews, and contributing to publications on participant retention of technological literacy

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Funded bioengineering research in TGen's Brain Tumor Unit. Collaboration with the Center for Applied NanoBioscience and Medicine in University of Arizona Phoenix to create an in vitro blood brain barrier on a chip for ultrasound disruption that models precision drug delivery by accounting for genomic variability between patients.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Continuation of research conducted on telomerase reverse transcriptase. Research shifted towards its non-canonical functions and sub-cellular localization. Experiments included clonal expansion and transient transfections. Designated as the primary intern on the project and attended multiple conferences to present data collected.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Funded, full-time intern working in the Brain Tumor Unit conducting research on a common mutation in glioblastoma. Conducted drug studies on inhibiting this mutation and the protein it transcribes for, telomerase reverse transcriptase. Experiments included nucleic acid extraction, RT-qPCR, western blotting, and cell culture. Funded by the Helios Scholars.

Providing online and real-time support to several hundred students in mathematics courses ranging from algebra to calculus, organizing online forums to analyze and increase student engagement.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Closely working with students and a professor in a first-year composition college course in an online writing environment. Meeting regularly with students one-on-one or in groups to discuss and provide feedback to projects.

Weekly engagement in (1) skills workshops, (2) UC San Diego faculty talks, (3) industry and graduate school presentations, and (4) community building, Research emphasis on biomaterials and regenerative medicine.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Volunteer for 2 years that transitioned into a greater teaching role. Responsible for grading papers, entering individual progress data, instructing kids of all ages in math and reading.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Accepted to high school research program (SCENE) at ASU. Conducted research on cellular networking among neuroblastoma and its effect on dopaminergic production. Presented research at the high school symposium as completion of a senior project.

Master Of Science - Ms, Global Health

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering

High School Diploma