Shadowed in the neurosurgery department at Virginia Commonwealth University. Observed clinic visits at the Ambulatory Care Center with Dr. William C. Broaddus, MD, Ph.D. Watched brain/spine surgeries, e.g. deep brain stimulation, temporal lobectomy, with Dr. Kathryn L. Holloway, MD and other surgeons.

Worked at the state level as a member of the VA Regional Leadership Council. Engaged with other regional club leaders to foster student engagement. Was selected as an assistant team leader at Operation Smile's International Student Leadership Conference (July 2022).

Engaged student body to support Operation Smile. Organized club booth at school's Fall Festival, which raised $97 for the charity.

Collected 1400+ pediatric masks for a hospital in St. Vincent through the World Pediatric Project. Fundraised $240+ through school's Smile Fund page.

Organized a screening of Period. End of Sentence. (Rayka Zehtabchi) at my school. Engaged in bi-weekly discussions over Zoom on global issues impacting women, with a focus on menstrual stigma and period poverty. Contributed to collaborative magazine, Bad Blood, as part of arts track.

Encouraged student body to connect and share experiences at club meetings, working to combat menstrual stigma within our school community. Stocked period products in girls’ bathrooms around the school. Hosted product drives for local menstrual equity nonprofit, Sylvia’s Sisters.

Organized a sustainable cloth pad-making event for 20+ attendees. Worked to organize 28 Days of Period, an event in May featuring guest speakers and jewelry sales to advocate for menstrual equity.

Sold dog bandanas and donated profits to Operation Smile. Processed 350+ orders and donated $1,100+ to charity. Managed monthly budgets, online presence, and a team of 15-20 brand ambassadors. Coordinated an online event of 40+ customers to advocate for Operation Smile.

Shadowed a pain management physician. Observed patient visits and procedures, e.g. radiofrequency ablation. Familiarized myself with electromyography and nerve conduction studies.