Melanie Jones Email & Phone Number

Recent graduate from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a bachelors in Chemistry with a biochemistry concentration. Previously, an instructional aide at Oasis High School in Aptos, California. I have tutored middle school to college level in Mathematics, Chemistry, and English for over 5 years. I also have assisted teachers as a mentor in organizing classroom structure and creating a brave space for students to thrive in. In addition to this part-time position, I also ran my own landscaping business for the Santa Cruz County with specialization in organics and biodiversity for 5 years. I've worked for over 30 different residents, businesses, and estates.I joined the Mckinnie Biochemistry Lab at UCSC (University of Santa Cruz, California) through the UC LEADS sector with the STEM Diversity Program in 2022. I am a biochemistry major with an interest in studying entheogens, plant medicine, and psychedelics to provide an alternative way for people to heal. Applications of healing can be mental, emotional, and physical-- such as for PTSD, eating disorders, and depression. I believe it is a universal right to have medicine and access to healthcare services regardless of wealth, status, or any background characteristics.In my free time, I love playing the violin, writing poetry, and connecting with my community

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  University Of California, Santa Cruz

  Junior Transfer