I am a senior at Wesleyan University studying Molecular Biology & Biochemistry and Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Science (IDEAS).
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, US, Research Assistant
Explore mechanisms of mini fluorescence activating protein (mFAP) excited state stabilization.
Transform, express, and characterize computationally-designed mFAP protein mutants.
Middletown Harm Reduction Initiative, Middletown, CT, US, Clinical Distribution Volunteer
Distribute harm reduction supplies to community members in need while building trusting relationships.
Navigate complex health conversations with at-risk populations; direct patients to health resources.
Assemble injectable drug use, naloxone, first aid, and safe sex kits to promote health of community.
New York City Cognitive Behavioral, New York, NY, US, Patient Intake Coordinator
Discuss mental and physical health struggles with incoming patients; provide sensitive, informed support.
Consult patients on therapy needs and treatment plan; place patients with appropriate practitioners.
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, US, Studio Assistant @ IDEAS Lab
Teach students how to use digital fabrication machines; assist students with coding and CAD programs.
Provide support to 150+ design and engineering students; discuss projects, hypothesize ideas, evaluate solutions.
slosrings, New York, NY, US, Founder and Designer
Design, carve, and cast silver rings through lost-wax casting; maintain and promote Etsy shop.
University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, US, Research Intern
Performed protein engineering with new computational and machine learning protein design tools.
Developed protocols for de novo sequence design through extensive Python and command line coding.
Novartis, East Hanover, NJ, US, Clinical Science Operations Intern
Created centralized study tracker database for oncology clinical trials; managed invoice trackers.
Prepared executive medical summaries for 30+ research networks, consortia, and medical centers.
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, US, Bachelors, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Graduating in May 2023.
Studying Molecular Biology & Biochemistry and Integrated Design, Engineering, Arts & Society (IDEAS).
GPA: 3.80/4.00
Plukas Teaching Apprentice Award, Award