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Seattle, Washington, Us

Palo Alto, California, Us

• Designed and executed cell biology assays to progress precision oncology efforts for 5 different programs• Evaluated novel small molecule oncoprotein inhibitors using dozens of mammalian cancer cell models• Drove key research supporting team’s first two IND-approved molecules, including a first-in-class candidate• Analyzed data, maintained detailed lab notebook, and routinely presented findings at high-level meetings• Led extracurricular efforts as Women at Bridge co-chair, EH&S officer, and team journal club lead

Palo Alto, California, Us

Palo Alto, California, Us

• Performed variety of biological assays as ordered by clients, specializing in DNA isolation, PCR, and ELISA.• Analyzed and organized data effectively, troubleshooted when necessary, and presented results to client companies.

Berkeley, California, Us

• Received competitive grant from UC Davis Blum Center to conduct water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects.• Conducted in-depth WASH assessments, such as staff sanitation interviews, water testing, water filter inventory.• Created and presented tailored WASH trainings to medical staff and made recommendations to administrators.• Discussed future projects, partnerships, and funding with local leaders, WHO members, and Digicel Foundation.• Organized and analyzed data from 200+ interviews and surveys for monitoring and evaluation purposes.• Generated comprehensive report detailing project methods, successes, failures, and suggestions for future trips.

Davis, California, Us

• Presented two-hour campus tours for up to 30 people at a time.• Welcomed prospective students and families. Answered questions enthusiastically with great customer service.• Provided detailed and accurate information about the campus, including educational facilities, dining options, student housing, campus resources and recreational areas.

Davis, California, Us

• Mentored, engaged with, and answered questions for an assigned group of first-year students.• Welcomed students to campus in a friendly manner.• Planned, organized and hosted at least three events throughout each quarter to get first-year students involved on campus.

Surry, Me, Us

• Evaluated dozens of graduate programs nationwide for potential partnerships in social and environmental justice education.• Created detailed Excel spreadsheet of potential universities based on a set of criteria. Presented findings to supervisor.

• Gained 500+ hours of paid lab experience over two summers (2016 and 2017) in a fast-paced biotechnology company doing cancer research.• Conducted target validation experiments testing downstream signaling of small molecule inhibitors and screening antibodies.• Routinely presented findings to translational biology group and gave company-wide presentations to 100+ employees.

Master Of Public Health - Mph, Global Health

Bachelor Of Science In Biological Sciences With A Minor In Human Rights, With Honors, Biology/Biological Sciences, General