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San Francisco, Ca, Us

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Expanded access to climate change resources for underrepresented populations by creating projects with Howard Law, Michigan Tech, Boston University, and Colorado State studentsSelected as the only undergraduate from Vanderbilt to attend the COP 28 conference in Dubai, UAE and received $15,000 grant.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Researched how the illusory truth effect impacts decision-making and am working on publishing a paper on the findings.Analyzed and collected data about the effect of repetition on perceived truths in adults using Gorilla coding software and mTurk.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Conducted data analysis in Qualtrics and provided actionable insights to enhance employee engagement metrics for 75,000 employees in the US.Assisted in designing and administering employee surveys and conducting generational research with the 100-member intern class.Presented twice to the Culture & Communication department of over 150 employees.Collaborated to develop 3 separate initiatives aimed at fostering a positive work environment and increasing employee morale.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Assisted in the design, implementation, and monitoring of USAID-funded programs by synthesizing over 50 policy sessions surrounding trade and democracy in Russia/Belarus/Moldova. Received public trust clearance. Created the future of Russia project.Coordinated with civil servants and non-governmental organizations to research the impacts of aid during the war in Ukraine.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Developed resources with Clinton Foundation to progress document dreamers’ university education in Phoenix, Arizona.Selected as 1 of ~600 students globally based on capacity for social impact & invited to Nashville to present to the foundation.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Selected as 1/8 students by the International Leadership Foundation to participate in the Civic Fellows program & received $2500.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Supported diplomatic efforts in the United States (TN, GA, AL) and conducted recruitment of new foreign service officers.Planned diplomatic visit to Nashville, TN and established relationships with universities and career centers to find diverse students.

Assisted in creating cross-cultural competency & global practices guide to build a unified DEI Global strategy for Berlin, Germany.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Partnered with 10 students on a ten-week case competition-based project for Waterton Chicago on a residential property. Worked with mentors from JLL, Brookfield Residential, and Waterton to create property decks and learn real estate concepts.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Created a STEM-based career development summer program for students from K to College and received a $2100 grant.Partnered with researchers from the Phoenix Children's, TGen, and Barrow Neuro and established a STEM scholarship.

Arlington County, Va

Produced videos about the college admissions process during COVID-19 & sex-based differences in cancer funded by NIH.Received a Public Media Award in the Learning Events category for the segment on college admissions during COVID-19.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Researched sex-based differences in Glioblastoma & Flow Cytometry, qRT-PCR, Western Blotting, Confocal Microscopy.Presented at the Arizona Bioindustry Awards Science Symposium, received over 14,000 votes, and won $1000 grant.

Mesa, Arizona

Answered customer questions and concerns, maintained the facility, created a positive space for customers, helped with the implementation of new policy and event coordination.

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Planned meetings at research facilities and hospitals like TGen, the Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and Barrow Neurological Institute, and worked with businesses and restaurants to raise $7000 and increased participation by 20%.Established the Ambassador program and incorporated more than 50 students,10 high schools, and 2 colleges.

Mesa, Arizona

Attended monthly meetings, participated in community service opportunities and events, toured city departments and projects, researched current city issues, and am currently working on the Mayor's Assignment, a capstone project designed to encourage youth engagement in civic processes.

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Researched with Professor Newman and conducted a spectrophotometry experiment.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics & History, Cognitive Studies, Data Science

Activities and Societies: Head Residential Advisor, Nichols Humanitarian Scholar, Research Assistant at the Building Knowledge Lab.

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates, 4.00, 4.83

Activities and Societies: Science Bowl, Cross Country, Spanish Honor Society, Interact Club, Brain Bee, Community Ambassadors, Track.

Study Abroad, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Sydney, Singapore, Madrid

Study Abroad, Behavioral Economics: European Case Studies, A