Curriculum Vitae

Johns Hopkins University

B.S. in Neuroscience (intended)

Reynolds High School

Diploma, unweighted GPA 4.0, class rank 5 of 534

Mt. Hood Community College

Dual-credit and summer coursework

Research Intern, Gibbs Lab

Oregon Health & Science University · PI: Dr. Summer L. Gibbs

Fluorescence Molecular Imaging Internship

• Cultured cells, performed bioconjugation, and immunostained samples for a lab developing fluorescent contrast agents for cancer imaging and image-guided surgery
• Assisted with the synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of fluorescent contrast agents
• Imaged labeled cells and samples by fluorescence microscopy and macroscopic fluorescence imaging, and analyzed the images

Research Intern, Galbraith Lab

Oregon Health & Science University · PIs: Dr. Catherine G. Galbraith and Dr. James Galbraith

Quantitative Biology and Biophysics Internship

• Prepared fluorescently labeled samples and assisted with time-lapse and super-resolution microscopy in a lab studying cell migration and adhesion by single-molecule imaging
• Assisted with molecular biology and nanofabrication work in the lab
• Analyzed time-lapse and super-resolution image data

Founder and Full-Stack Developer, Medical Gateway

State-registered nonprofit

• Built and ran a web platform that connected 500+ aspiring medical students with physicians, residents, and nurses
• Developed the platform's content management system and user profiles

Founder and Executive Director, Generous City

Registered nonprofit

• Built the organization from 0 to 30+ active volunteers and directed 20+ community outreach campaigns
• Raised $50K+ in donated supplies and delivered food, water, hygiene items, and naloxone to 1,000+ people

Founder and President, HOSA-Future Health Professionals chapter

Center for Advanced Learning

• Recruited 50+ founding members and coordinated with school administration

President and Curriculum Developer, Ohana Self-Defense

501(c)(3) nonprofit

• Created a trauma-informed self-defense curriculum adapted for different populations
• Trained staff instructors on teaching approaches and safety protocols

Co-Founder and Lead Instructor, Rose City Self Defense

City of Portland Safe Blocks Program

• Created an evidence-based self-defense curriculum for at-risk youth and led workshops and town halls
• Trained trainers who reached 11,000+ community members citywide
• Coordinated with the Portland Office of Violence Prevention and community partners

Volunteer Team Lead, Oregon Food Bank

• Led sorting and distribution operations across 500+ volunteer hours

Youth Programs Manager, Montavilla Community Center

Portland Parks & Recreation

• Managed a team of 15 seasonal staff across multiple program sites
• Oversaw daily programming and educational content for about 75 children in grades K through 8