Medical Assistant & Stress Test Tech at Amelia Heart & Vascular Center (2025-01 – Present)
- Conduct and interpret cardiac stress tests and monitor inventory of crash cart medications
- Triage patients, administer EKGs, and ensure medical history is updated
- Manage patient flow in a fast-paced medical office while maintaining a calm, professional bedside presence, ensuring patient comfort and efficient operations
- Administer cardiac diagnostic procedures, including event/Holter monitors and PT/INR testing
- Perform administrative tasks: appointment scheduling, check-in/check-out, and filing medical records
- Scribe for doctors, keeping detailed visit notes to ensure all encounters are well-documented
- Ensure clinical environments and equipment remain clean and well-stocked
Volunteer Medical Assistant at Point Performance Medicine (2024-09 – 2024-11)
- Maintained electronic health records by charting detailed history and patient intake information
- Facilitated patient flow, ensured preparedness of rooms, and discussed patient concerns
- Assisted physicians with complex and general clinic procedures such as spinal and joint procedures, and minor clinic injections
Volunteer Medical Assistant at Montgomery Medical Clinic (2024-05 – 2024-08)
- Triaged patients by measuring vital signs, updating medical history, etc. and assisted in medical procedures
- Checked patients in and out, scheduled appointments, and updated their records as needed
- Assisted patients with completion of immigration clearance forms
- Performed administrative duties, including filing patient documents, updating insurance information, etc.
Clinical Research Intern at Medstar Health (2026-03 – Present)
MedStar Health Electrophysiology at Fairfax. Research Advisor: Dr. David Strouse
- Investigating the effect of menopausal hormonal differences on the magnitude of benefit from Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM)
- Developing Institutional Review Board (IRB) proposal with close coordination with Dr. Strouse
- Ensuring patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA, patient adherence to study guidelines, and accurate data collection
Peer Research Mentor at Office Of Undergraduate Research, UMD (2023-01 – 2025-05)
FIRE CellEx Lab. Research Advisor: Dr. Quira Zeidan
- Investigated biochemical properties of human ribosomal proteins by recombinant soluble expression, affinity purification, and enzyme activity assays
- Collaborated with fellow PRMs to lead student meetings and help students understand class content
- Developed educational resources and guided students through complex technical procedures
- Maintained sterilization of lab instruments with autoclave
- Assisted in teaching weekly lectures and stayed informed on course content through weekly team meetings
- Maintained detailed weekly records of student mentorship and progression of research
- Co-authored a paper in Micropublication Biology
Healing Garden Volunteer at Children's National Hospital (2026-05 – Present)
- Assist in operations of the Healing Garden to ensure an enjoyable and restorative environment for patients
- Participate in group activities that foster engagement from the patients and their families
- Visit patient rooms offering bedside play and games
- Provide support to patients and families
Medical Brigader at Pre-Health Global Brigades (2025-02 – 2025-06)
- Triaged family groups of up to 6 members in a resource-limited rural clinic
- Provided direct support and comfort to patients awaiting dental procedures, alleviating medical anxiety
- Led educational workshops on oral hygiene and activities for children while family members received care
- Conducted household public health surveys on women's health outcomes and healthcare access across rural households in Toza, Panamá
Tutor at Peer to Peer (2022-09 – 2023-04)
Tutored English, Math, and Chemistry to middle and high school refugee students through the International Rescue Committee
- Adapted instruction to support students with limited and varying English proficiency, bridging language barriers to strengthen comprehension of grade-level material
- Simplified complex concepts and helped students develop more effective learning and problem-solving strategies
Executive-Board (President) at Iranian Students Foundation (ISF), UMD (2022-05 – 2025-05)
Fostered a community of inclusivity, uniting Iranian students and those interested in Iranian culture to build a stronger presence at the UMD campus and maintain a bond with neighboring Iranian-American communities
- Led eleven executive board members to plan weekly general body meetings and events
- Coordinated events for 400+ attendees, managing logistics, guest engagement, and program flow
- Instigated new initiatives, such as Big/Little, networking, and additional social events, to strengthen the undergraduate community
- Served as Vice President of Membership (May 2023 – May 2024) and Secretary (May 2022 – April 2023)
Leader and Coordinator at American Cancer Society (ACS)/ZAMWI (2018-08 – Present)
Annual American Cancer Society (ACS)/ZAMWI Fundraisers
- Chair Fundraising Committee to organize fundraising galas
- Engage with businesses, committee members, and the ZAMWI president to receive donations for the events
- Raise over $41,000 for ACS and ZAMWI (donations in 2021 re-allocated toward COVID-19 relief)
- Organized and hosted a virtual event in 2021; coordinated with popular Iranian comedian Maz Jobrani for a guest appearance
Research Assistant at Office of Undergraduate Research, UMD (2023-05 – 2023-07)
FIRE CellEx Lab. Research Advisor: Dr. Quira Zeidan
- Supervised and guided students to ensure they could perform experiments with ease and understanding of the research process
- Guided students in creating presentations for the FIRE Undergraduate Symposium
- Worked closely with Dr. Zeidan to ensure everything ran smoothly, including when she was not in the lab
- Prepared and sterilized lab materials for student use
