- Design and lead educational, community based, and hands-on activities that promote cooperation, nutrition, and science literacy in Spanish and English- Support the maintenance and sustainability of the community garden, ensuring ongoing community involvement and education- Facilitate intergenerational learning spaces and guide children in creative expression through designing and implementing after-school programs

- Provide thorough and compassionate care to hospitalized and outpatient internal medicine patients requiring independent critical analysis, collaborative problem-solving, and comprehension of complex patient-specific disease mechanisms- Develop Standard Operating Procedures for AVIMO training levels which have led to uniform training protocol, advanced safety management, and increased employee autonomy- Educate 20+ employees through formal presentation regarding emotional intelligence, interpersonal relationships, and EI in the workplace- Implement an educational diversity program to enhance employee awareness and participation in diversity and inclusion efforts, enhancing team trust and commitment to a respectful, multi-perspective environment- Build relationships with clients and interdisciplinary veterinary professionals through empathetic communication, support, and collaboration providing unabridged and seamless patient care- Collect, process, and interpret biological diagnostic samples using various forms of restraint, drug administration, IV placement, and anesthesia monitoring- Prepare and assist with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic internal medicine procedures- Maintain accurate detailed medical records, medication calculations, medication logs, and treatment plans

- Built proficiency in coordinating daily surgery workflow, administering patient-specific anesthesia protocols, and monitoring patients during surgical procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes- Expanded knowledge about pharmacology, drug dosages, and calculations- Maintained fluency in catheterization, venipuncture, sample collection techniques, and performing and interpreting laboratory tests such as CBC, chemistry panels, and urinalysis profiles- Demonstrated dedication to upholding high standards of comprehensive patient care, effective client communication, and compassionate professionalism- Operated and maintained anesthesia equipment and monitoring devices

- Coordinated and managed three coinciding research projects from initiation to landing- Oversaw laboratory operations virtually and in person while adhering to project deadlines, scopes, and budgets utilizing flexibility and resourcefulness despite COVID isolation requirements- Demonstrated ability to mentor, supervise, and empower research assistants through strong interpersonal skills- Designed detailed experimental protocols and implemented unique research methodologies preserving a passion for conservation biology and dedication to advancing knowledge in bat behavior, ecology, and conservation- Expanded upon extensive experience in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation using organizational skills, various digital platforms, and analysis tools- Strengthened background in grant writing, securing funding for research projects, and budgeting- Effectively communicated and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and presented findings across multiple disciplines and platforms

- Collaborated with animal care staff to uphold husbandry practices and welfare standards while implementing operant conditioning techniques and positive reinforcement training methods- Promoted environmental education and provided exceptional guest experiences through animal conservation programs and public presentations- Developed and implemented enrichment programs for dolphins and ambassador animals - Advanced competence in observing and interpreting animal behavior and maintaining accurate records of enrichment initiatives and animal responses- Committed to the National Aquarium's mission of inspiring conservation of the world's aquatic treasures

- Developed and executed hands-on research project evaluating best methods for conservation and biodiversity preservation through in vitro preservation of Cheetah primordial follicles - Conducted data collection, analysis, and laboratory benchwork including growth factor analysis and cultured ovarian cortex tissues from domestic cats and dogs- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex conservation challenges and develop innovative research methodologies and solutions- Gained in depth experience of scientific communications while demonstrating a commitment to conservation biology through active participation in seminars, outreach events, and presentations - Developed professional and interpersonal skills by networking with experts in the field of conservation biology and wildlife management

Engaged in microbiology research project characterizing the subcellular location of several proteins throughout the cell cycle in Drosophila tissue- Performed immunohistochemical tests and fluorescent stain techniques on tissue samples- Performed data collection, analysis, and interpretation using fluorescence microscopy- Gained experience in conducting literature reviews and preparing research proposals- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to achieve research objectives- Demonstrated strong organizational skills in managing laboratory resources and equipment, scheduling experiments, and maintaining accurate records

- Assisted in conducting experiments utilizing advanced microscopy techniques including confocal, fluorescence, and electron microscopy to study infectious diseases and host-pathogen interactions- Attained knowledge of microscope engineering, quantum mechanics, and how to culture, maintain, and expand human pluripotent stem cells- Contributed to data analysis and interpretation and collaborated with researchers to design and optimize experimental protocols - Participated in journal club discussions, seminars, and research meetings to stay updated on current advancements in the field of infectious diseases and microscopy- Demonstrated attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols in laboratory procedures and equipment maintenance- Presented research findings at summer poster sessions and developed professional skills in scientific communication, teamwork, and problem-solving while working in a collaborative research environment