Rachel Epperson Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Texas, United States

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Research Assistant, Bio-Medical Informatics and Bio-Imaging Laboratory at GT/Emory -Artificial Intelligence in clinical digital histopathology using Python and Machine Learning technologies -Work with the research team to help solve clinically-meaningful questions using large histopathology images and novel deep learning techniques by developing novel imaging informatics methods for traditional histopathological images and for nanoparticle-tagged tissue images -Published author and presenter on “COVID-19 Prevalence Estimation Using Multiple Linear Models” at the IEE International Conference on Biomedical and Health Informatics (BHI’21) -Research Symposium presenter on COVID19 prevalence estimation using multiple linear models: Autoregressive Moving Average (ARMA) and Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) -Develop research proposal and thesis on artificial intelligence used in pediatric heart transplant patients -Apply variational autoencoders and Generative Adversarial Networks (GANS) -Conduct image segmentation and watershed research -Perform feature extraction for heart transplant biopsy image generation -Conduct optimization for histopathology patch generation -Create custom docker images to generate histopathology slides/patches -Completed CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) Training for human subjects research -Develop research project work plans to manage and track lab activities and goals

Atlanta, Ga

-Serve as public relations ambassadors of intercollegiate athletics and Georgia Institute of Technology, uphold, reflect and project the goals and ideals of the University-Perform at gameday, NCA competitions and functions, at charitable and public causes and to promote intercollegiate athletics and the Institute-2021 ACC Conference Cheer Champions and 2021 Most Collegiate Gameday Cheerleader Award

Galveston, Tx

-Serve as Lead for 4 years in a year-round internship to develop, train, oversee and mentor Society for the Advancement of Volunteer Youth (SAVY) volunteers-Create a positive guest experience through exhibit interpretation and animal interactions-Assist biologists in the Life Sciences department with daily responsibilities-Perform a wide range of frontline and behind-the-scenes duties and responsibilities-Promote education and conservation causes. Served as SAVY marketing representative for 3-years to promote Shark Week University and the Aquarium and Rainforest renovation projects by appearing on KPRC-2, ABC13 and Fox26 TV news-Served as Wildlife Conservation Empathy Ambassador-Awarded Moody Gardens 2018 Shining Star Award (selected from over 100 volunteers)

Houston, Tx

Senior model and representative for photography brand, services and portfolio.

The Woodlands, Tx

As a marketing intern, worked to promote the CH brand across social media networks and within my local community while learning visual marketing skills and gaining social media expertise. Model seasonal styles and fashions for prom, winter formal and homecoming for designers Rachel Allan, Ellie Wilde and Colors.

Austin, Tx

National and State titleholder. The United America pageant system recognizes females who balance education, career, family life and volunteering in their communities with grace and beauty. Made appearances to promote community events, charities and fundraisers. I used my platform to advance causes such as helping children living in crisis and disadvantaged situations, and promoting environmental conservation. Represented the community in parades at the Texas State Fair, Friendswood July 4th and Holiday celebrations, and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Awarded the 2018 President’s Volunteer Service Award Gold Medal for volunteer service during my one-year reign.