● Analyzes historical clinical trial data to assess the efficacy and safety of previous therapeutic interventions for metabolic disorders.●Utilizes advanced laboratory techniques and technologies to investigate the role of long noncoding RNA in metabolic processes, including virus purification, CRISPR gene editing, and bioinformatics, aiming to identify novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers to combat metabolic disorders.●Identify and evaluate biomarkers that have demonstrated predictive value in studying the role of long-noncoding RNA in humans.

●Curates interactive programming for LGBTQ+ youth of color to bridge gaps between resources and communities●Assists community-based organizations with reestablishing HIV prevention healthcare funding for LGBTQ+ in southern states●Collaborates with policy developers to dismantle HIV decriminalization and expand appropriations to HIV healthcare resources

●Deliberated with social justice movement leaders and organizers to develop solutions to address pressing social issues●Participated in weekly lecture sessions to enhance foundations in social justice movements●Developed Capstone Project to expand HIV preventative healthcare and HIV decriminalization policy in marginalized at-risk communities

●Developed programming to improve outcomes at for Dillard University students (health education, voters registration, mental health, etc.)●Promoted initiatives developed with University administration that aims to gather private sector and community based partnerships●Hosted civic engagement events to boost awareness to present day social topics

● Collaborated with student organizations and local officials to promote democratic engagement, resulting in an increase in student voter commitment fulfillment ●Designed and distributed informational materials on voting procedures and candidate platforms, ensuring students were well-informed●Led voter registration drives across campus, successfully registering students to vote in local and national elections

As a Youth Advisory Board member of the New Orleans Children & Youth Planning Board (CYPB), I gave insight and recommendations to the enactment of the Youth Master Plan. This 10-year plan is a multi-faceted system that aims to revitalize every sector that affects youth in the New Orleans area. As secretary of the Youth Advisory Board, I organized records and relayed official documentation as needed. Additionally, as a Board Member, I worked closely with many community-based organizations to amplify CYPB efforts and seek partnerships that aligned with the mission of the youth master plan.

I was elated to serve as an Undergraduate Research Assistant part of the Summer Program in Diabetes and Obesity Research at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. This clinical research experience introduced me to statistical genetics, SQL, and most impactful, diabetes. My preceptor, Dr.Richard Watanabe targeted this study to test genetic variants in GCK and GCKR for association with Glucose Effectiveness at Zero Insulin in Mexican-American Communities. During this research, I was able to utilize likelihood ratio testing frameworks and SOLAR software to test for association analysis. The research concluded that genetic variation in GCKR alters glucose uptake in the liver that may alter substrate flow to enhance hepatic steatosis and the development of hepatic insulin resistance that contributes to risk for type 2 diabetes.

●Immersed in research projects focused on health disparities, contributing to a better understanding of how socioeconomic factors impact healthcare outcomes●Completed training in cultural competency, understanding how to provide effective care in a multicultural society●Engaged in case-based learning sessions, enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in clinical contexts