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Monterey Park, California, United States

Monterey Park, California, United States

Adoptions Project

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Greater Los Angeles Area

Created and adapted lesson plans according to students' academic and social-emotional needs.Utilized natural and repurposed materials in a variety of STEAM based learning activities.Prepared and maintained class records and student portfolios; drafted and edited correspondence with parents and administrators.

Ucla

Proposed best practices by identifying, investigating and evaluating emerging sustainability technologies and sustainable procurement strategies as well as their applicability to UCLA Health.Compiled data and conducted interviews with subject matter experts to determine impacts of product transitions with respect to waste reduction, patient care, and hospital operation costs. Sustainability Action Research (SAR) is a student-initiated, student-designed, and student-facilitated research program offered through the Institute of the Environment & Sustainability (IoES) at UCLA.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Performed literature review on active learning, action learning, and action-oriented learning.Designed and conducted survey to evaluate the effectiveness of Environmental Charter High School’s Intersession program.Analyzed data and advised the Environmental Charter High School administration to improve program structure and curriculum in order to engage student population and promote environmental stewardship.https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/ECS_UCLA_Report_2018.pdf

Ucla

Internal Affairs Director of the E.A.R.T.H. (Environmental Awareness, Recycling, and Terrestrial Health) committee within USAC’s Student Wellness Commission. Implemented a gardening program in collaboration with UCLA's Campus Garden Coalition to supply UCLA’s food closet and serve students who face food insecurity. Collaborated with UCLA Health and Breathe-Well for Great American SmokeOut to end tobacco use and with Heal the Bay for beach clean ups at Santa Monica and Venice Beach.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Implemented a pilot program for compost within UCLA graduate housing to divert over 160 pounds of waste from landfill per week.Conducted waste audits, drafted research driven reports, developed educational resources and signage, and expanded appropriate waste infrastructure to facilitate UCLA’s university-wide “Zero Waste by 2020” goal. Increased community engagement while working to address food security through graduate housing events. https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/project/graduate-housing/ Sustainability Action Research (SAR) is a student-initiated, student-designed, and student-facilitated research program offered through the Institute of the Environment & Sustainability (IoES) at UCLA.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Fostered collaborative environment using evidence-based strategies to enhance student understanding of topics including environmental racism, cognitive biases, and climate inequity. Developed course material through ongoing communication with teaching team based on observation of and feedback from students. Enhanced support network for students to succeed in academic goals by providing additional resources and opportunities for clarification.

Ucla

Redesigned and delivered a series of lesson plans on climate change and desert dust research to engage lower income and minority high school students with STEM education.Collaborated with UCLA Atmospheric Oceanic Sciences Department and the National Science Federation.

Abbeville, Georgia

Intern in Abbeville City Hall and City Police Department. Established spreadsheet methodology and cataloged evidence for Abbeville Police Department to promote efficient utilization of evidence room.Performed administrative tasks in Abbeville City Hall.

Bakersfield, California Area

Prepared and delivered sustainability review to new product development team and engineering departmentModeled average emission factors for diesel fleet and proposed key strategies to meet Air Resources Board and Portable Equipment Registration Program regulations for 2017 and 2020.Analyzed cost thresholds and impact severity of spills and leaks within the Environment Health and Safety department.

Student intern in radiation oncology research lab. Researched pediatric brain cancer treatment.Worked with mammalian cell cultures, used molecular and cellular biology techniques, and performed data mining and analysis.

Doctor Of Law - Jd

SCALE Accelerated Two-Year JD Program

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Science; Environmental Systems And Society Minor

Activities and Societies: Jewish Awareness Movement; Hedrick Hall Residents' Association; No Kill Initiative; Project Sunshine; E3.

Valedictorian, Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Merit Scholars, Youth Environmental Leaders of Lakewood, Student Council, Class Senate, Key Club, One World