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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Researched multidisciplinary perspectives on surrogate selection for incapacitated patients across various healthcare settings. Examined shared decision-making, end-of-life decision-making, and guardianship legislation in all fifty states. Attended Senate committee hearings and conferences regarding elder abuse and neglect, retirement security programs, and advance care planning.

Greater New York City Area

Reviewed legal reports across international jurisdictions regarding disability legislation and criminal defamation laws. Joined and led client project calls to clarify legal issues. Attended training seminar on legal issues faced by social enterprises. Researched pro bono practices and challenges in various countries, including Canada, the Dominican Republic, and Myanmar.

Greater St. Louis Area

Performed diverse range of data analyses on individuals with superior memory. Conducted memory battery and interacted with older adults with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Communicated and addressed obstacles with large database of participants.

Greater St. Louis Area

Conducted studies and psychometric tests with older adults. Analyzed correlations between brain and behavioral data. Attended weekly lab meetings to discuss latest Alzheimer’s research and discoveries.

Beijing City, China

Taught English to preschool children. Translated and publicized weekly newsletters. Evaluated psychological development of children based on Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Carried out studies with children in daycare center and Washington University Nursery School. Obtained data for research on child-behavior studies. Attended lab meetings on how to adjust current studies.

Beijing City, China

Consolidated medical research data and statistics. Designed and delivered extensive presentations regarding meningitis and autism in China. Assisted and translated for overseas Chief Medical Officer during conference in Guilin, China.

Jd/Msw

Activities and Societies: Excellence in Oral Argument Award. Executive Editor, Washington University Law Review. Treasurer, Health Law.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology (Pnp) And Psychology | Children'S Studies (Minor), Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Campus Y Project Sunshine, Each One Teach One: KIPP Tutor, Alpha Phi Omega

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