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Conducting neuroscience and environmental toxicology research on Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Margarita Curras-Collazo Research Lab under the Molecular, Cell, and Systems Biology Department. 1000+ hours dedicated towards research.Projects:- PBDE-induced Gene Deregulation of Social Neuropeptides in the Social Brain Network of Mouse Offspring- Using Novel Viral Tools to Increase Brain Levels of the Social Neuropeptide Oxytocin In an Environmental Autism Model (State-of-the art mechanistic techniques using DREADD, designer receptors exclusively activated by designer drugs)Grants Awarded:- Undergraduate Mini-grant, UCR Fall/Winter 2023 ($1,000)- Undergraduate Mini-grant, UCR Fall/Winter 2024 ($500)Presentations:- UCR Research in Science and Engineering (RISE) Symposium 2023- UCR Undergraduate Research Symposium 2024

Attended weekly fraternity events in a community of like minded individuals pursuing the medical field. Contributed towards yearly Anatomy Fashion Show as an artist. Fundraised $3,500 for PhiDE's philanthropic partner, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH), a foundation dedicated to treating children regardless of their financial condition with an emphasis on Autism Spectrum Disorder awareness.

Managed social media page with 1,000+ following, designed graphics, and revamped website for the fraternity.

Oversaw inner workings of 500+ member organization by managing events and staff. Led weekly staff meetings with 20+ board members to manage communication and delegate positional engagements.

Kept in touch with current events and created monthly awareness posts for instagram page (2000+ following) while planning and hosting quarterly philanthropy events e.g. beach cleanup and lunar new year festival volunteering.

Project: Access to HealthcareServed the residents of Inland Southern California by providing professionally approved medical- and health-related information through a project presentation to those in community settings in order to help bridge health disparities. Project provided community members with resources for transportation, free clinics, insurance support, etc.

U.S. Department of Education Funded 10-week summer research program featuring faculty mentoring, professional development opportunities, and an undergraduate symposium.

Volunteered at Riverside Community Hospital gaining clinical experience by assisting with basic care for patients alongside nurses, physicians and other members of the care delivery team. Included answering patient calls, taking vital signs, repositioning and bathing patients, and training new health scholars.

City of Millbrae's Club of the Year. Fundraised for the American Cancer Society by working as a student lead for the Luminaria Ceremony. Conducted bi-weekly meetings to develop ideas, delegate tasks, and spark interest in service events. Organized community events during COVID-19 such as constructing face shields, buying groceries for the elderly, distributing pumpkins to kids, and attending conferences with other clubs in the county.District position as Digital Master overlooking all Interact clubs in Bay Area counties. Attended weekly meetings to plan district-wide service events and leadership conferences. Created original graphics to publicize events and contributed to efforts to fund the USPS, send cards to hospitalized kids, and educate others on social justice.

Held responsibility for service events such as assembling 500 face shields for frontline workers. Inspired other clubs through showcasing service accomplishments through monthly Instagram livestreams. Attended the Students in Action youth service program and encouraged our membership to attend and become greater leaders. As a Students in Action team, we were awarded the One in a Million Award.