I am a rising second-year pharmacy student at Western New England University and a PhD Candidate in Genetics at Yale University, where I study the molecular and phenotypical differences of KRAS variants in pancreatic cancer. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla with a dual emphasis in Genetics and Biomedicine. My commitment to expanding equitable access to healthcare and education has shaped my involvement with community-centered and educational initiatives such as the HAVEN Free Clinic, the New Haven Science Fair Program, and multiple student-led mentoring initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in STEM. Building on my experiences in research, teaching, and service, I aspire to integrate my training in genetics and pharmacy to strengthen trust with marginalized communities and advance equitable access to high-quality healthcare and education.

• Bilingual Learning Coach

  Higher Education · SUNY Empire State University

  Jan 2025 – Present

• Graduate Writing Lab Fellow

  Higher Education · Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning

  Jan 2021 – Jan 2026

• Lumiere Research Scholar Program Mentor

  Research · Lumiere Education

  Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

• Chair of Engagement

  Higher Education · Yale BBS Diversity and Inclusion Collective

  Jan 2022 – Jan 2024

• Peer Orientation Mentor (POM)

  Higher Education · Office for Graduate Student Development & Diversity at Yale University

  Jan 2020 – Jan 2020

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy

• Graduate Researcher

  Western New England University · Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

  2026 – 2026

  Research topic:

  Association between participants’ demographics and their knowledge/perception of genetics and PGx

• PhD Researcher

  Yale University · Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

  2019 – 2026

  Research topic:

  Investigating differences in signaling network engagement and cellular fitness of KRAS variants

• PR-LSAMP Undergraduate Researcher

  University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla · Genetics

  2017 – 2018

  Research topic:

  Traced the maternal lineages of the leatherback turtles nesting in Puerto Rico

• PR-LSAMP Undergraduate Researcher

  University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla · Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology

  2016 – 2017

  Research topic:

  Evaluating Avian Species Diversity in Guajataca State Forest

• Leadership Alliance SR-EIP Undergraduate Intern

  Brown University · Botany/Plant Biology

  2017 – 2017

  Research topic:

  Investigated the redundant function of regulatory subunits of Protein Phosphatase 2A

• Communications Vice President

  Volunteering · American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) Western New England University Chapter

  2026 – Present

• Operation OTC Medicine Safety

  Volunteering · American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) Western New England University Chapter

  2025 – Present

• Spanish Interpreter

  Volunteering · HAVEN Free Clinic

  2018 – 2022

  Mission:

  I provided medical interpretation for Spanish-speaking patients across clinical teams and support departments to bridge communication gaps and ensure medical transparency.

• Genetics Department Representative

  Advocacy · Yale Graduate Student Assembly (GSA)

  2020 – 2022

  Mission:

  Advocated for graduate student interests by representing departmental concerns at Graduate Student Assembly meetings, collaborating on university-wide initiatives, and contributing to policies on academic support, equity, and campus resources.

• MEDLIFE Mobile Clinic Volunteer

  Volunteering · Medicine, Education, and Development for Low Income Families Everywhere (MEDLIFE)

  2016 – 2016

  Mission:

  As a Mobile Clinic Volunteer in Cuzco, Peru, I supported the delivery of basic healthcare services, patient education, and community development initiatives in underserved communities, helping to advance MEDLIFE’s mission of promoting equitable access to healthcare and resources.

• Secretary

  Volunteering · American Red Cross Puerto Rico Chapter at the University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla

  2016 – 2017

  Mission:

  As Secretary, I maintained clear and organized communication across the chapter, documented meetings and activities, and supported the coordination of humanitarian efforts aligned with the Red Cross mission to alleviate human suffering in times of crisis.

• Fundraising Officer

  Volunteering · Medicine, Education, and Development for Low Income Families Everywhere (MEDLIFE) Chapter of the University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla

  2016 – 2017

  Mission:

  As Fundraising Officer, I organized events and managed financial records to generate support for our chapter’s community service initiatives, ensuring transparency and sustainability in alignment with MEDLIFE’s mission.

• Vice-President

  Volunteering · American Red Cross Puerto Rico Chapter at the University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla

  2017 – 2018

  Mission:

  As Vice-President, I helped coordinate blood-drives and other community outreach events, including the distribution of emergency aid and providing support to hurricane-affected populations.

• President

  Volunteering · Medicine, Education, and Development for Low Income Families Everywhere (MEDLIFE) Chapter of the University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla

  2017 – 2018

  Mission:

  As President of our university chapter, I championed community outreach initiatives addressing urgent health and social needs (i.e., post-Hurricane María disaster response), supported fundraising efforts and facilitated chapter operations in line with MEDLIFE's mission of providing access to quality healthcare, education and community development for low-income families.

• Outreach Committee Chair

  Volunteering · Yale Society of Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science (YSACNAS) Chapter

  2019 – 2020

  Mission:

  • Established lasting collaborations with local non-profit organizations that offer community support and education services to disadvantaged and/or underrepresented minority (URM) groups and supported their initiatives. Also, coordinated and led hands-on science workshops and exhibitions for families from the New Haven Community.