Undergraduate Researcher at Stanford University School of Medicine, George Lab (2024-01 – 2026-06)
Honors thesis: Exosome-Mediated NPC Therapy via a Conductive Polypyrrole Scaffold in a Stroke Model
- Conducted an independent honors thesis investigating whether electrical stimulation of neural progenitor cells (NPCs) on conductive polypyrrole scaffolds could enhance exosome-mediated neuronal repair following ischemic injury; presented findings at the Stanford Biology Honors Symposium.
- Managed a multi-stage experimental workflow involving iPSC-derived neural progenitor and neuronal cell culture, electrical stimulation, exosome isolation and characterization, oxygen-glucose deprivation modeling, immunocytochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and quantitative image analysis.
- Designed experiments, managed research datasets, performed statistical analyses, prepared figures, and interpreted results across iterative experiments assessing NPC behavior, exosome production, and neuronal injury.
- Contributed to collaborative in vivo stroke studies, data collection, and manuscript preparation for studies published in Scientific Reports and Neurology.
Student Consultant at Stanford Healthcare Consulting Group (2024-09 – 2025-04)
- Conducted interviews with patients and nurses to identify clinical, social, and communication barriers contributing to hospital readmissions and challenges following discharge.
- Synthesized qualitative findings across stakeholder interviews to identify recurring gaps in discharge planning and translate patient and provider perspectives into actionable recommendations.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary student team to develop a discharge-planning tool designed around identified patient needs and clinical workflow, which was adopted for on-site use at Stanford Health Care.
Emergency Medical Technician at Stanford Emergency Medical Services (StEMS) (2024-08 – 2026-06)
- Provided patient assessment, triage, and acute care during large campus events while maintaining confidentiality in fast-paced settings.
Medical Outreach Volunteer at San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium – Street Outreach Services (SOS) (2025-01 – Present)
- Provide mobile medical outreach to unhoused patients, including pregnant patients and families with children, assisting with assessment, wound care, harm reduction, care coordination, and connections to continued care.
- Build trust with patients navigating housing instability and other barriers while handling sensitive health information with discretion.
Patient Health Navigator at Stanford Cardinal Free Clinics – Pacific Free Clinic (2025-01 – 2026-06)
- Conducted patient intake, collected vital signs, reviewed and documented information in Epic, provided health education, and supported continuity of care.
- Handled sensitive patient information in accordance with privacy and confidentiality requirements while working with diverse patient populations.
Adaptive Karate Instructor at Stanford Kids with Dreams (2023-10 – 2026-06)
- Led weekly adaptive karate sessions for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, tailoring instruction, communication, and activities to participants' individual abilities and needs.
- Built sustained relationships with participants and families over three years while collaborating with student instructors and program staff to create an inclusive and supportive environment.
National Youth Representative at American Heart Association – National Youth Leadership Council (2024-12 – 2026-06)
- Advised national leadership on youth engagement, cardiovascular health equity, public health advocacy, and strategies to strengthen youth participation in national programming.
Co-President & Financial Officer at Stanford Housing Equity Project (SHEP) (2024-04 – 2026-06)
- Directed ten interdisciplinary teams serving community organizations and unhoused Bay Area residents while coordinating recruitment, project development, grants, and organizational finances.
