• Responsible for analytical testing and validation/verification of test methods supporting parenteral products

• Manage social media platforms (Facebook 368 followers, Twitter 1,117 followers, & Instagram 987 followers) • Promote environmental programs, volunteer opportunities, & design educational infographics using Canva Pro• Bring awareness to community members who are affected by climate change & environmental threats through panel discussions & community engagement opportunities• Contribute to community meetings to develop the RVAgreen initiative of making Richmond, VA carbon emission-free by 2050

• Collaborated with Dr. Daria Kim on a 10-week internship focused on site selective sugar functionalization via Pradimicin based catalyst• Preformed, replicated, and optimized reactions to further explore and synthesize catalyst derivatives of the fundamental scaffold being investigated• Participated in weekly group meetings and career development workshops• Presented at the intern research symposium

• Collaborated with medicinal chemists on a 10-week Neglected Tropical Disease research program • Designed and synthesized new small molecule inhibitors targeting Tuberculosis utilizing: Spotfire for data analysis; SciFinder for searching the literature and idea generation, and NMR, HPLC, LC/MS, and Flash Column Chromatography for compound purification and analysis• Prepared presentations for weekly staff meetings to propose new targets and share scientific advancements • Maintained an electronic notebook where data was recorded for company reference • Independently set up and performed chemical reactions

• Assisted in the organization & implementation of bilingual marketing strategies to promote community events and programs• Managed the Waukegan Park District’s Facebook page (over 6k followers); responsible for posting weekly content • Drafted newsletters & press releases; distributed newsletters to different social media outlets• Responsible for compiling the monthly Waukegan Park District Program Guide; distributed via website, mail, and social media

• Selected for environmental leadership position to learn and advocate for environmental justice & climate change• Ambassadors lead environmental solutions through individual research, presentations, and team building• Partnered with the Waukegan Park District to film educational videos about the importance of pollinators• Author of “Let’s Take Flight” pamphlet about monarchs’ importance in our environment. Pamphlets were distributed to the community of Waukegan, IL.• Published on “Reflejos” newspaper about partnership with community organizations: Faith in Place and the Waukegan Park District by the Waukegan Park District• Attended 8 weeks of workshops on topics regarding air pollution and water contamination

• Lead participants in a youth anti-racism workshop• Ambassadors explore how racism intersects with the environment to help create a more equitable space

• Accepted into the college level Laboratory Assistant course• Completed labs focused on the measurement and calculation of osmolarity, pH, & electrophoresis

• STEM program created by Congressman Brad Schneider for the Tenth District• Visited science facilities & networked with professionals from the Forensic Science Lab of Libertyville, IL; Chicago Executive Airport; College of Lake County Science department