Professional Experience
June 2022-Present
The Oaks at Bartlett - Certified Nursing Assistant
Provided support for residents with daily activities and personal hygiene.
November 2022 – Present
Inner Fitness Project -- Literature Reviewer
Analyzing early psychological texts to derive significance using a physiological lens for the development of the Project
September 2022-Present
Introduction to Psychology 10 Course - Learning Assistant
Helping international students with their common application as well as giving insights on college experiences
June 2022 – Present
MyMentor - Editor and Advisor
Helping international students with their common application as well as giving insights on college experiences
February 2021 – September 2021
Tower Hill Healthcare Center--Certified Nursing Assistant
Provided support for residents with daily activities and personal hygiene.
November 2020 – July 2021
Walgreens Pharmacy--Pharmacy Technician
Prepared prescriptions, handling medication, and maintaining patient records
June 2020 – September 2020
Tom Wells (Candidate for the House of Representatives in Florida) Campaign--Field Intern
Encouraging voting through phone banking & researching the opponents
June 2018 – August 2018
SportsHi--Ambassador
Developing a software and communicating with entrepreneurs focused on a sports app
November 2019 – January 2020
Private Tutor
Coaching students within the math, biology, and Spanish subjects
June 2018 – August 2018
Treo Sportswear--General Employee
Packaging, labeling, and organizing facility
April 2022 – Present
Care Extenders Internship Program--Intern
Gained first-hand experience on the role of healthcare providers by volunteering in various departments and direct-patient contact.
Research
March 2022 – Present
Thalamocortical Research--Research Assistant
Assisted with stem cell development into organoids and analyzing the interactions of thalamus and cortex organoids
February 2020 – March 2020
Psychosis Research--Research Intern
Delivering culturally informed Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Skills Groups and Family Focused Treatment
June 2020 – June 2021
FoodMASTER Research--Research Intern
Creating educational materials utilizing the FoodMASTER initiative approach
Volunteering
June 2022-Present
Project C.U.R.E. - Operations Management
Leading high school interns and volunteers with organizing medical equipment packages for donation to clinics within developing countries
June 2022
A.S.K Foundation - Social Media Strategist
Making talking about and seeking help for mental illness and suicidal ideation less taboo by connecting with large audiences
September 2022-Present
Sports Medicine Internship
Working with physicians, athletic trainers and student-athletes to assist with therapeutic modalities, emergency procedures, and rehabilitation
TBD
In Progress
In Progress
April 2022 – Present
Lord’s Park Elementary Student Tutor--Tutor Buddy
Mentored, taught, and connected with students from grades 1-6
June 2020
Bartlett Nature Center Camp--Junior Naturalist
Led children through activities invoking critical thinking and creativity
March 2020 – September 2020
Let’s Move Elgin Board--Vice President
Hosting a 5K event that fundraises money for 750+ homeless children in District U-46
August 2019 – May 2020
Rotating Peer Buddy
Interacted with special needs children, leading games and movie nights
July 2019 – March 2020
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital--Messenger
Delivered and collected mail, medical records, flowers, gifts, etc.
July 2018 – March 2020
Saint Alexius Medical Center--Volunteer
Communicated with patients, nurses, and visitors to meet their needs.
Extracurriculars
April 2022 – Present
Intramural Basketball Team--Player
Playing recreational basketball against other teams at UCLA
April 2022 – Present
Bruin Shelter--Advocate
Helped operate a shelter for students experiencing houselessness in the greater Los Angeles area
October 2021 – Present
American Medical Student Association--Member
Assisted in improvement and understanding of world health problems
October 2021 – Present
United Nations Children's Fund--Member
Raised awareness about underprivileged children around the world, as well as assisting children transitioning out of homelessness
September 2021 – Present
Advocating Intersectional Medicine--Director of Outreach and Intern for Internal Vice President
Educated others on social justice issues regarding healthcare and medicine through discussion and a yearly conference
FAQ
What are you Interested in Pursuing Medicine?
Medicine has an abundance of empty blanks. Much about ourselves and other organisms are unknown, and these secrets fascinate me. I’ve always been in awe when facing the human body; an elegant, yet intricate array of systems working towards two common goals: Keeping the heart beating and brain thinking. It amazes me how every aspect of our body has a niche that must be fulfilled to generate the whole
What are Some of Your Passions?
My two passions have always been advocacy and basketball. Growing up during a time of large debate in regards to policies such as gun control, free speech, and natural-born rights, I've found a strong need to formulate and express my own opinions. Growing up, basketball has always been that one hobby in which all aspects of my life seem to dissipate as I focus my mind and body on the game. I hope to find an intersection between the two within the medical field, hence my interest in sports medicine.
What Makes you Tick?
I believe that the most important thing in the world is human life. My uttermost respect goes to medical professionals as they preserve life. I aspire to become a part of the healthcare team as these are the idols that I have always looked up to.
Why do you do What you do?
I am very open to new subjects, situations, and places. This guiding trait opens me up to pursuing various fields and tasks to better educate myself in the multitude of topics that make up our world. I have gotten into things from politics to business to general advocacy to healthcare. I aspire to continue growing my knowledge and thus continue pursuing these sorts of diversified interests