Jacklynn Okereke

Assess and analyze feasibility and acceptability of SHERLOCK Point-of-Care (POC) STI diagnostic assays for Syphilis, Chlamidia, and Gonorrhea. Design 2x2 tables to calculate POC effectiveness percentages. Formulate a REDCap provider assessment survey; Translate surveys to Spanish; Implement surveys with Clinic Coordinators and assist translators with provider interviews. Analyze provider surveys.

Allan-Blitz Diagnostic Equity Research Intern - MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM HOSPITAL & HARVARD GLOBAL HEALTH INSTITUTE - Boston, MA

(2024-12)

Assess and analyze feasibility and acceptability of SHERLOCK Point-of-Care (POC) STI diagnostic assays for Syphilis, Chlamidia, and Gonorrhea. Design 2x2 tables to calculate POC effectiveness percentages. Formulate a REDCap provider assessment survey; Translate surveys to Spanish; Implement surveys with Clinic Coordinators and assist translators with provider interviews. Analyze provider surveys.

Undergraduate Research Assistant - HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL (THE PEOPLE LAB) - Cambridge, MA

(2025-12)

Coordinate with RA manager and project leads to execute research tasks across various behavioral science projects, ensuring alignment with project timelines and priorities. Incorporating project deadlines and required skills for efficient delegation. Support project execution by tracking deliverables, and communicating updates across teams to streamline research operations and workload distribution.

Department of STEM Cell & Regenerative Biology (HSCRB) Undergraduate Researcher - HARVARD COLLEGE RESEARCH PROGRAM (HSU LAB) - Cambridge, MA

(2024-08 - 2024-12)

Harvested and processed mouse skin and organs from estrogen knockout (K.O.) models; fixed samples and sectioned frozen tissue using a cryostat. Performed immunofluorescence staining and visualized results using a Keyence laser microscope to assess cell-type differences. Presented weekly lab updates and drafted two 10-page research papers on the role of estrogen knockout in hair follicle regeneration.

Longwood Resource Center Volunteer (Resource Floater) - DANA FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE - Boston, MA

(2025-09)

Staff resource center desk in a high-volume oncology setting, welcoming patients, answering phone calls, and providing disease- and treatment-related resources. Collaborate with volunteers during peak hours; rotate across resource and lunch cart assignments, and assist with short-term administrative projects.

Vice President - HARVARD NIGERIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (NSA) - Cambridge, MA

(2024-04 - 2025-05)

• Organized annual Nigerian Independence Gala, resulting in a 500-student turnout from Harvard and Ivy League, and Boston-area universities.
• Delegate roles to execute the board regarding creation of budgets, publicizing schedules, etc.
• Assist the president with duties.
• Coordinate alumni outreach.
• Hosted the first-annual Independence Day Alumni Brunch.
• Interfacing with administrators through email.

Academic Resource Center (ARC) Tutor & Peer Study Leader - HARVARD UNIVERSITY - Cambridge, MA

(2023-08)

• Target students' weak areas through concept review of past homework & lecture slides and mastering practice problems.
• Facilitate discussion among students during lectures for Life and Physical Sciences A, Physical Sciences 11, Organic Chemistry, and Chinese.

Co-Director of Event Programming - HER RISING INITIATIVE - Skokie, IL

(2024-09 - 2025-06)

• Coordinate bi-annual Girls Who Lead Conference, resulting in a 100+ student turnout from Evanston, Skokie, and Chicago-area middle and high schools.
• Organize multi-monthly networking Rising Dinners with high school students and professionals in various fields.
• Delegate roles to 10+ Girls Who Lead conference volunteers.
• Assist founder with duties.
• Interfacing with professionals through email.

Co-Partnership Chair - HARVARD UNDERGRADUATE BLACK PREMEDICAL SOCIETY (HUBPS) - Cambridge, MA

(2024-06)

• Curate partnerships with pre-medical brands like Kaplan and Princeton Review.
• Developed first-ever HUPBS partnership packet, used to correspond with brands through email for funding opportunities.
• Organize annual Kaplan visit to Harvard to discuss MCAT programming.

STEM Mentor - SEMEGA CHANGE INC. CROSS CONTINENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - Remote

(2024-09 - 2024-05)

• Led STEM workshops focused on increasing the exploration of STEM concepts to underrepresented communities in Nigeria.
• Introduced 20+ secondary school girls in Nigeria to introductory regenerative biology and STEM cell concepts like gastrulation, oogenesis, and spermatogenesis.
• Curated detailed 1-hour PowerPoints, featuring interactive activities for students to actively learn challenging concepts.

A.B. - Human Developmental & Regenerative Biology and Mandarin Chinese - HARVARD UNIVERSITY (2026-05)