Hobbies and interests
Advocacy And Activism
Anatomy
Artificial Intelligence
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Mental Health
Reading
Adventure
Horror
I read books daily
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Neuroscience @ VT | Research Analyst Intern @ Novartis
I'm a first-generation college student studying neuroscience, driven by a deep commitment to education and service. As a minority student, my goal is to break generational barriers and pursue medicine to create lasting impact for my community.
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Mclean High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Career
Dream career field:
Medicine
Dream career goals:
NIH HS Summer Intern
The National Institutes of Health2023 – 2023HS Research Fellow | Regenerative Medicine, Healthy Controls Study
The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center2024 – 2024Pathways Intern & Student Trainee
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)2024 – 2024Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health2024 – 2024Research Aide | Editor, Event Coordinator
Neuro Notebook2024 – 20251 yearAssistant Laboratory Technician
Kaiser Permanente2025 – 2025
Sports
Swimming
Intramural2020 – Present5 years
Awards
- PR: 31s 50m Freestyle
Volleyball
Junior Varsity2021 – 20243 years
Awards
- x3 Athletic Honor Roll
Research
Health and Medical Administrative Services
The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor - UCLA Medical Center — HS Research Fellow2024 – 2024Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
The National High School Journal of Science (NHSHS) — Peer Advisor2022 – 2025
Arts
ANURA Music
Music2020 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Inova Health — Student Volunteer2022 – 2025Volunteering
Sunrise of McLean — Coordinator of Volunteers2023 – 2025Volunteering
Arlington Free Clinic — Medical Scribe2023 – 2025