I understand the challenges faced by immigrant students in the college admission process. I am here to guide you every step of the way.
My Projects and Recent Experiences
Brighter Futures Organization, Founder Led a group of 18 tutors/mentors to provide weekly STEM coursework sessions to foster care youth; Constructed a tutor toolbox; Conducted background check and implemented the buddy system; Held biweekly meetings for debrief
Underprivileged Youth in Healthcare Program, Founder Mentored High School seniors towards their certifications in Electrocardiography and Nursing Assisting; Raised the certification exam pass rates to 100%
The Minority Period Project, Co-Founder Led a team of dedicated volunteers in a community service initiative to provide free menstrual products to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Held educational period speeches at middle schools; Advocated for the issue of period poverty
STEM-Away, Project Management Lead/Technical Lead
Guided an 8-member internship group through 2 bioinformatics transcriptomics pipeline projects; Organized and lead weekly deliverable help sessions; Helped build an educational R-Shiny App
Crisis Text Line, Crisis Counselor and Peer Helper
Ensured that no one goes through crisis alone by helping 395 individuals in addressing issues: suicide, self-harm, abuse, extortion, divorces, break-ups etc.; Published articles to the toolbox of resources for new counselor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Undergraduate Researcher
Worked at the Zaganjor Laboratory to investigate the role of mitochondrial function in cell fate decisions
Chemistry Department of University of South Florida, Laboratory Technician Prepared and test ran new experiments for all General Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry Laboratories; Instructed professors on laboratory procedures and safety guidelines with each experiment; Responsible for chemical inventory
Dean of Students Office of University of South Florida, Ambassador
Ran the university’s Instagram and website focusing on modern global issues; Directed and executed large school-wide events and activities; Produced a podcast to bridge the gap between Dean of Students faculty and student body