Résumé

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Education

Expected May 2030Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University

B.S. in Neuroscience (intended)

Research Experience

Summer 202410 weeksPortland, OR

Research Intern, Gibbs Lab

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

  • 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
Summer 20238 weeksPortland, OR

Research Intern, Galbraith Lab

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

  • 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

Experience

2022 – 2024Portland, OR

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

Leadership & Service

Mar 2025 – 2026Portland, OR

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
Oct 2024 – 2026Portland, OR

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
Oct 2022 – 2026Portland, OR

Co-Founder and Lead Instructor, Rose City Self Defense

City of Portland Safe Blocks Program

  • Trained trainers who reached 11,000+ community members citywide
  • Coordinated with the Portland Office of Violence Prevention and community partners

Skills & Certifications

Laboratory

cell culture, bioconjugation, immunostaining, fluorescence microscopy, time-lapse and super-resolution microscopy, image analysis

Computing

Python, JavaScript, LaTeX

Familiar with

NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, MATLAB, ImageJ, Git, Jupyter

Certifications

laboratory safety training (OHSU)