Vera Arenas Email & Phone Number

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain

Los Angeles, California, United States

I have contributed to running THINQ's inaugural Case Competition, participated in social justice presentations and quality improvement brainstorm competitions, and am currently involved in an Addiction Medicine quality improvement project at UCLA Health.

I currently offer personalized English tutoring to non-native speakers, tailoring lessons to enhance language skills and cultural understanding in a supportive and engaging environment.

Mieres, Principality Of Asturias, Spain

Taught English to bilingual secondary students, led biology, technology, and English activities, and collaborated on curriculum development and language exchanges.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Served as a caseworker and advocate at mobile clinics, created health materials, distributed essentials to clients, collaborated on a medical orientation module with UCLA, and supported the Hollywood Food Coalition.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Participated in workshops on professional development and health equity, collaborated on colorectal cancer outreach research at AltaMed, interviewed clinic staff, and presented findings at a symposium.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Oversaw weekly ESL lessons for UCLA custodial staff, managed organizational administration, led executive meetings, secured university grants, and spearheaded recruitment through collaborations with UCLA and USC leaders.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Assisted the President in running executive meetings, paired over 20 tutor-learner groups, ensured tutor retention, and managed finances, including grant applications.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Managed social media for engagement and virtual fundraisers, and composed weekly newsletters to keep tutors informed on updates, advice, and meetings.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Conducted twice-weekly ESL lessons for adults, designed personalized interactive lesson plans, and attended workshops for tutor development.

Los Angeles, California, United States

As part of the Academic Affairs Commission, led Books for Bruins, providing textbook funding through application review and award distribution. Collaborated with UCLA Textbook Store and Student Government Accounting to address issues and plan awards, and oversaw Retention First recruitment and guided academic advocacy projects like the Affordable Connectivity Program.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Gained proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Canva for timely graphic and logo design for over 3,000 followers, collaborated with the team to ensure accessibility, designed brand aesthetics, and wrote a letter to administration advocating for pandemic-related housing adjustments, garnering nearly 500 supporters.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Developed an educational infographic on disability and retention issues, attended committee meetings, and collaborated on student retention efforts.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Assisted professional staff in Sproul Hall with administrative tasks, inventory logging, phone calls, and office cleaning; served as a liaison between residents and the Office of Residential Life; and created a student engagement program bank for Resident Assistants.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Enforced residential life and campus policies, mentored new RAs, counseled students on academic, financial, and personal issues, and organized bi-weekly workshops and events for residents.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Fostered a welcoming environment for 150+ Chicanx/Latinx residents by hosting culturally relevant programs, collaborated on special events including a fall retreat and a signature event with over 500 attendees, and guided the Community Development Intern.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Delivered sexual health workshops, distributed supplies at events like BLAIDS's Valentine's Day event, supervised and recruited volunteers, led the Bit of BLAIDS education miniseries, and participated in BLAIDS's annual research project and presentations.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Managed infographic and logo design, oversaw social media platforms, developed and launched a website, and created the organization's inaugural newsletter.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to target fusion proteins in alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, performed techniques including stem cell differentiation and DNA analysis, assisted with stem cell line maintenance for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research, and presented findings at laboratory meetings.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Created and led a 1-unit undergraduate course on mass incarceration from a public health perspective, collaborated with Professor Gaye Theresa Johnson and UCLA ROOTS on a service project component, and engaged in pedagogy coursework to design effective health-related lesson plans.

Collaborated with Dr. Sarah E. Clark at the University of Colorado School of Medicine on two summer research projects in otolaryngology, investigating antibiotic resistance in URT infections and delivering an award-winning presentation on the findings.

Bakersfield, California, United States

Conducted research on consent and healthy relationships in the Central Valley, including surveys and interviews, presented findings at Community Health Awareness Week, and participated in workshops on local health and policy issues.

Master'S Degree, Teaching

Activities and Societies: Institution Franklin - Teach & Learn in Spain Program participant

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Molecular, Cell, And Developmental Biology, Class Of 2023, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: UCLA Regents Scholar Society, UCLA Alumni Scholars Club, UCLA Project SPELL, Black Latinx AIDS Project at UCLA.

First In Class, Class Of 2019

Activities and Societies: Varsity Tennis, Associated Student Body Commissioner of Service, Senior Class Council Secretary, National Honors.