Hospital Volunteer at Michigan Medicine (2026-01 – Present)
- Assist patients and visitors with wayfinding, answering questions, and navigating hospital services
- Support clinical staff to enhance patient care flow and overall hospital operations
- Maintain compassionate, professional communication with patients in high-stress medical environments
Research Assistant at U-M Dept. of Molecular & Integrative Physiology (2025-09 – Present)
- Support research on how the brain regulates fertility via gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion
- Perform animal handling and blood sampling with transgenic mouse models
- Assist with imaging and viral/chemogenetic approaches; contribute to PCOS-related infertility studies
- Maintain precise records and follow strict laboratory safety and compliance protocols
Research Assistant at U-M Life Sciences Institute (Xu Lab) (2024-12 – 2025-09)
- Conducted bench research on C. elegans stress responses with implications for sensory neuroscience
- Prepared growth media, maintained live cultures, and performed routine lab technician tasks
- Attended weekly lab meetings and journal clubs to stay current with evolving research literature
- Awarded Rosen Fellowship to fund summer research at the Life Sciences Institute
Marina Dockhand at Safe Harbor Marina (2024-05 – 2024-08)
- Attained TIPS certification for safe handling and service of alcohol in compliance with regulations
- Managed customer service, event planning, and administrative tasks independently and as part of a team
- Responded to complaints and questions in person and by phone with professionalism and calm under pressure
Front Desk Receptionist at The Finishing Touch Salon (2019-06 – 2024-08)
- Greeted clients, answered multi-line phones, and routed inquiries — directly transferable to clinical front-desk roles
- Resolved patient/client concerns professionally, de-escalating issues with empathy and poise
- Maintained organized, welcoming environment; handled scheduling and administrative interruptions with flexibility
Tutor & Mentor at Opportunities to Educate Children (2025-08 – Present)
- Tutor and mentor local K-12 students at the Peace Neighborhood Center
Board Member at Students for Reproductive Rights & Justice (2024-08 – Present)
- Serve as the advocacy chair to facilitate sexual health education and patient-centered reproductive rights through community events and legislative outreach
Hygiene Drive Coordinator at Muskegon Community (2022-09 – 2023-06)
- Advocate for sexual health education and patient-centered reproductive rights through community events and legislative outreach
- Partnered with the Hope Project of Muskegon to educate and support women escaping sexual violence
