Melina Bindra Email & Phone Number

Berkeley, California, United States

Undergraduate Researcher in the Johnathan Braverman lab assisting on projects involving organoid precision models. Research is centered on studying colorectal cancer with prospects of the development of a potential gene therapy.

Berkeley, California, United States

Suitcase Clinic is a humanitarian organization run by undergraduates students and volunteers. The clinic seeks to serve and advocate for the the local unhoused population and low-income communities with the provision of free healthcare and social services. Volunteer caseworkers rotate among three weekly multi-service drop-in centers within the city of Berkeley: General, Woman & Children, and Youth Clinic. Services provided include preparation of hot meals, housing, food, and legal resource… Show more Suitcase Clinic is a humanitarian organization run by undergraduates students and volunteers. The clinic seeks to serve and advocate for the the local unhoused population and low-income communities with the provision of free healthcare and social services. Volunteer caseworkers rotate among three weekly multi-service drop-in centers within the city of Berkeley: General, Woman & Children, and Youth Clinic. Services provided include preparation of hot meals, housing, food, and legal resource information, haircutting, foot-washing, hygiene product distribution, and maintenance of a safe and friendly environment for community engagement Show less

Berkeley, California, United States

Assist teacher with carrying out lesson plans. Supervising and preparing children for nap time, outside activities, and lunch breaks. Help maintain a safe, fun, and supportive environment for young children.

Berkeley, California, United States

Work to provide assistance in tax filing as well as free and confidential legal research to those of the Berkeley Community (including, but not limited to, Berkeley students and people experiencing homelessness). Supply comprehensive case reports catered to client's legal concerns after completion of one on one intake meetings. In the spring, caseworkers get certified to participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to provide free tax filing services to qualifying clientele.

Re-established Global Health Brigades an official organization at UC Berkeley in 2023. Perform leadership duties that support our international movement, implementing sustainable healthcare systems alongside local communities (in Honduras). Organize weekly team meetings assessing brigade tasks and goals for the month. Assign responsibilities to all volunteers to ensure fundraising, outreach, and education goals are met prior to brigade. Finalize decisions by communicating with our volunteers… Show more Re-established Global Health Brigades an official organization at UC Berkeley in 2023. Perform leadership duties that support our international movement, implementing sustainable healthcare systems alongside local communities (in Honduras). Organize weekly team meetings assessing brigade tasks and goals for the month. Assign responsibilities to all volunteers to ensure fundraising, outreach, and education goals are met prior to brigade. Finalize decisions by communicating with our volunteers, brigade coordinator, and program associate. Reach out to businesses to increase fundraising support. Show less

Develop a student-led research project, specifically in the realm of community health. Compile a list of past research papers to publish a cumulative group paper analyzing the topic of interest. Present at a symposium at the end of the year to show off group analyses and conclusions.

Research a medical topic of interest pertaining to the Bay Area and construct a short and long article discussing said topic. Organize and execute interviews of researchers. Maintain a role on the Finance Committee to fundraise for paper articles and team resources. Meet biweekly with writers to edit and discuss their progress

Simi Valley, California, United States

Provide students with homework assistance and academic enrichment over the summer, by using the curriculum provided by the program. Foster an engaging environment to instill a sense of belonging that the students want to participate in. Support students in practicing positive behavior choices. Distribute biweekly assessments to the students to monitor reading comprehension, science, and math development. Supervise and engage with students in and outside of the classroom before school, during… Show more Provide students with homework assistance and academic enrichment over the summer, by using the curriculum provided by the program. Foster an engaging environment to instill a sense of belonging that the students want to participate in. Support students in practicing positive behavior choices. Distribute biweekly assessments to the students to monitor reading comprehension, science, and math development. Supervise and engage with students in and outside of the classroom before school, during breaks, and after school. Show less

One of the editors of the Haven Community Editing Department. Edit and review articles received by our members and volunteers and make sure they are concise, thoughtful, and professionally composed so that they can be shared are included on the Haven Community site.

Molecular Biology

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Activities and Societies: Cheerleader, National Honors Society A.I.D Tutor, National Honors Society Member As a student of Sherman Oak.

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The community college provides numerous opportunities for me to take classes that I am interested in while complete both my highschool.