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Phnom Penh, Cambodia

• Awarded Carriebright Fellowship (Princeton University), $8,500 grant to implement outdoor education curricula in Cambodian government schools• Developed and taught science-based curricula to high school students in rural Cambodia, including: AP Biology, biostatistics, public health and disease prevention, marine science, ecology and conservation, research methods, and outdoor education• Managed three-year coral reef monitoring project with local conservation organization; efforts… Show more • Awarded Carriebright Fellowship (Princeton University), $8,500 grant to implement outdoor education curricula in Cambodian government schools• Developed and taught science-based curricula to high school students in rural Cambodia, including: AP Biology, biostatistics, public health and disease prevention, marine science, ecology and conservation, research methods, and outdoor education• Managed three-year coral reef monitoring project with local conservation organization; efforts culminated in designation of the first marine fisheries management area (MFMA) in Cambodia in 2018• Guided student-led projects/workshops on environmental pollution, disease prevention, nutrition, mental/reproductive health, anti-bullying, soft-skills training, digital literacy, and energy efficiency to build community capacity• Led student trips, managed budgets, and worked collaboratively with the Cambodian Ministry and project stakeholders Show less

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

• Awarded competitive Princeton in Asia Fellowship, Princeton University’s nonprofit service abroad program• Developed and taught science-based curricula to high school students in rural Cambodia, including: AP Biology, biostatistics, public health and disease prevention, marine science, ecology and conservation, research methods, and outdoor education• Guided student-led projects/workshops on environmental pollution, disease prevention, nutrition, mental/reproductive health… Show more • Awarded competitive Princeton in Asia Fellowship, Princeton University’s nonprofit service abroad program• Developed and taught science-based curricula to high school students in rural Cambodia, including: AP Biology, biostatistics, public health and disease prevention, marine science, ecology and conservation, research methods, and outdoor education• Guided student-led projects/workshops on environmental pollution, disease prevention, nutrition, mental/reproductive health, anti-bullying, soft-skills training, digital literacy, and energy efficiency to build community capacity• Secured $50,000 in cumulative grant money from various donors to implement impact-driven projects• Led student trips, managed budgets, and worked collaboratively with the Cambodian Ministry and project stakeholders Show less

Greater Seattle Area

• Participated in the review, negotiation, and development of new and revised consent forms, seeking to maintain ethical conduct and enhance participant understanding of clinical research studies.• Interpreted and applied ethical standards checklists and scientific protocols to adjust consent form language for participant protection and scientific accuracy prior to Board review.• Utilized Microsoft Word macro features (Track Changes, Clean-Up, and Comment) to notate revisions, provide… Show more • Participated in the review, negotiation, and development of new and revised consent forms, seeking to maintain ethical conduct and enhance participant understanding of clinical research studies.• Interpreted and applied ethical standards checklists and scientific protocols to adjust consent form language for participant protection and scientific accuracy prior to Board review.• Utilized Microsoft Word macro features (Track Changes, Clean-Up, and Comment) to notate revisions, provide client-facing commentary, and prepare forms for FDA-approval and study/site implementation.• Presented at daily Board meetings, collaborating with IRB staff, editors, and members of the Board on consent form revisions and offering editorial advice.• Communicated formal queries to members of the Board, regulatory attorneys, and clients to ensure company-wide consistency and meet tight deliverable deadlines.• Organized and prepared different deliverable types using a variety of document management systems (DocuShare, Siebel, Microsoft Office Outlook).• Conducted internal research on the informed consent process and human subjects research, including completion of U.S. and Canadian ethical standards training courses (HIPAA, CITI, TCPS-2). Show less

Tacoma, Washington

• Worked collaboratively with students and faculty to compose material for a new writing reference guide for University students, culminating in the Fall 2016 publication of the Sound Writing Handbook. • Conducted in-depth research on the writing process.• Generated original content on such topics as argument development, language mechanics, and linguistic diversity.• Helped convert Microsoft Office Word files to lightweight XML MathBooks Text Editor application.

Tacoma, Washington

• Conducted independent sociological research on power negotiation and solidarity construction during the student-peer tutor conference in the Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching. • Developed a new methodology for classifying type and quality of rapport-building and posited a rapport profile based on student satisfaction. • Project was selected for presentation at the European Writing Center Association Conference in Lodz, Poland in July 2016.

Tacoma, Washington

• Worked as an interdisciplinary writing resource for University students by providing assistance and support for those seeking help with the writing process. • Engaged with students during one-hour peer tutoring appointments, developed writing resources for first-year seminar classes, hosted informational writing workshops, and maintained steady dialogue with faculty.

Tacoma, Washington

• Conducted research under professors Peter Hodum and Megan Gessel on the bioaccumulative and toxic effects of PBT-saturated microplastics on Japanese medaka fish, developing methodology towards physiological and chemical analysis. • Techniques included laboratory care of live organisms, chemical dosing, fish dissection, UV-detection of microplastics, and GC/MS analysis of PCB contamination of live tissue. • Data collection included survival success, qualitative observations of… Show more • Conducted research under professors Peter Hodum and Megan Gessel on the bioaccumulative and toxic effects of PBT-saturated microplastics on Japanese medaka fish, developing methodology towards physiological and chemical analysis. • Techniques included laboratory care of live organisms, chemical dosing, fish dissection, UV-detection of microplastics, and GC/MS analysis of PCB contamination of live tissue. • Data collection included survival success, qualitative observations of reproductive capacity, activity level, and morphology, and quantification of microplastic contamination; data analysis included chi-square test of independence, correlation, and ANOVA testing using R-commander statistical program. Show less

Tacoma, Washington

• Led 3-day backpacking trips and day hikes for new university students in Olympic National Park and facilitated basecamp groups at Camp Parsons, WA. • Acted as a student resource through answering questions, providing emotional support, listening to/validating student experiences, mediating conflict, delegating tasks, exercising authority, facilitating interpersonal connections, and monitoring group dynamics.• Utilized and enhanced outdoor skills (food preparation, water collection… Show more • Led 3-day backpacking trips and day hikes for new university students in Olympic National Park and facilitated basecamp groups at Camp Parsons, WA. • Acted as a student resource through answering questions, providing emotional support, listening to/validating student experiences, mediating conflict, delegating tasks, exercising authority, facilitating interpersonal connections, and monitoring group dynamics.• Utilized and enhanced outdoor skills (food preparation, water collection, shelter-building, safe travel practices, emergency medical care) and attended several trainings in preparation for outdoor leadership (Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Outdoor Leadership Experience, food-handler’s permit training, Green Dot, Consent Seminar, Diversity Summit). Show less

Tacoma, Washington

• Assisted instructor in undergraduate Introductory Biology lab, including one-on-one student assistance, faculty support, external tutoring, and grading of coursework.

Tacoma, Washington

• Conducted research under Professor Peter Hodum on the viability of pigeon guillemot seabird populations as environmental bioindicators for Puget Sound marine health. • Techniques included habitat surveying and behavioral monitoring, with particular focus on burrow-mapping, daily activity patterns, and prey-capture frequency and identification. • Data analysis included time-series and ANOVA statistical testing using R-Commander statistical program to construct baseline… Show more • Conducted research under Professor Peter Hodum on the viability of pigeon guillemot seabird populations as environmental bioindicators for Puget Sound marine health. • Techniques included habitat surveying and behavioral monitoring, with particular focus on burrow-mapping, daily activity patterns, and prey-capture frequency and identification. • Data analysis included time-series and ANOVA statistical testing using R-Commander statistical program to construct baseline characterizations of local guillemot populations. Show less

Tacoma, Washington

• Acted as informational tour guide for the University, hosting weekly tours of the campus for prospective students and their families.

Tacoma, Washington

• Copy edited and contributed to student-run science magazine.

Fairbanks, Alaska

• Worked as a resident advisor and administrative assistant for a three-week Alaska Summer Research Academy on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. • Conducted administrative and collateral tasks (student check-in, incident reports, medicinal care, health and safety inspections, supervising groups), helped with packaging and distribution of module supplies, and ensured safety of students living in residence halls.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Emphasis In Global Development And Humanities. Summa Cum Laude - 3.91 Gpa.

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Biological Sciences Honor Society, Coolidge Otis Chapman Honors Program, Passages Orientation Program.

Summa Cum Laude - 4.3 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Cross Country Running, Nordic Skiing, Track and Field, National Honor Society