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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Led 3-4 leadership workshops per semester, enhancing student leadership development for 100+ participants.• Increased event turnout by 25% through strategic social media cross-posting and targeted outreach.• Managed 50+ student profiles using AdRx for academic consultation, ensuring timely follow-ups for academic success.

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Provided compassionate end-of-life care and emotional support to patients and families.• Administered medications as directed by healthcare professionals.• Coordinated with healthcare team to ensure holistic care.• Offered bereavement support to families after the passing of their loved ones.

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Director of Marketing 2022-2023 | Senior Advisor 2024-25• Coordinated campus screen advertisements to boost attendance at TEDxIU events.• Managed social media platforms for TEDxIU, enhancing community engagement.• Implemented targeted marketing campaigns to attract diverse audiences.• Conducted market research to identify partnership opportunities with local businesses.

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Collaborated with the Executive Board to plan and execute TEDxIU events, aligning with organizational goals.• Led the Marketing Team in implementing strategic initiatives to enhance event visibility and engagement.• Orchestrated the development of marketing spreadsheets to optimize tasks and improve productivity.

• Advocated for bipartisan solutions to immigration issues affecting 200,000 children in the USA, leading to successful collaboration with lawmakers and the passage of the 'America’s Children Act' in the US House of Representatives.• Engaged directly with officials including Senators Todd Young, Mike Braun, and Dr. Rand Paul, as well as Chief of Staff Susan Rice, to advocate for policy changes benefiting Documented Dreamers at executive levels.• Amplified immigrant voices by sharing their stories through op-eds on Medium, and developed insightful articles on emerging E-2 Visa immigration issues.• Organized advocacy trips to Washington D.C., facilitating meetings with senators, representatives, and participating in regional Zoom calls to advance our cause.• Collaborated with Divya TV to film news stories, empowering youth and Documented Dreamers to assert their rights in America.• Utilized our Medium page to share members' stories, effectively amplifying their voices and experiences in the advocacy for immigration reform.

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Instructed 25 students in pipetting techniques, ensuring accurate liquid measurement and dispensation for a 95% improvement in pipetting accuracy.• Guided students in NMR spectroscopy experiments, leading to a 90% accuracy rate in identifying chemical compounds.• Facilitated organic chemistry syntheses for 25 students, resulting in the successful synthesis of 25+ compounds.

Lebanon, Indiana, United States

• Supported hospital operations by volunteering in respiratory care and the Emergency Care Unit, assisting with medical tools setup and patient transportation.• Enhanced patient experience by organizing calendars for physicians, gaining insights into medical imaging technologies, and maintaining physical therapy equipment.• Collaborated with hospital staff to ensure a comfortable and hygienic environment for patients through linen changes and laundry restocking.

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

• Designed captivating graphics using Adobe Spark to promote campus events, enhancing student engagement.• Led an Adobe Spark team within Union Board, fostering collaboration and creativity to produce high-quality designs.• Revamped campaign designs for increased audience understanding and engagement.• Maintained regular communication with the head of Marketing to brainstorm ideas for future projects.

• Conducted bi-weekly meetings with the Office of Scholarships to develop strategies for promoting scholarships.• Represented Indiana University at scholarship conventions in Chicago, St. Louis, and Bloomington.• Participated in panel discussions during scholarship events, providing insights to incoming students and parents.• Inspired prospective students to apply to IU by guiding them to relevant scholarship opportunities.

• Conducted research on Vibrio bacteria to synthesize new sulfonamide compounds for quorum sensing inhibition, resulting in the synthesis of 18 unique compounds.• Tested inhibition by assaying compound in vivo assays in a 96-well plate format and analyzed data to find IC-50 values using GraphPad Prism. • Contributed to the development of novel compound structure 17B, leading to a 90% increase in inhibition potency compared to initial designs.• Employed organic reaction setup, workup, and purification techniques to synthesize and isolate compounds. • Characterized compound properties through Infrared (IR), mass spectrometry (MS), and 1H and 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), contributing to the identification of three novel compounds.• Presented research findings at two research symposiums, receiving positive feedback from peers and faculty members.

Lebanon, Indiana, United States

• Assisted healthcare professionals in providing patient care and treatment at Optum Healthcare.• Shadowed clinical staff to gain hands-on experience in healthcare settings.• Developed strong communication and teamwork skills while working with diverse healthcare teams.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Human Biology, Senior

Activities and Societies: TedxIndiana University, Union Board, ASURE, Hutton Honors College, Office of Mentoring and Leadership.

High School Diploma

DECA state officer, Key Club, National Honors Society, Lebanon Youth Council President, Thirst Project, Student Council President, Class.