Student Researcher - Food Insecurity & Community Health - Geisinger College of Health Sciences - Scranton, PA
(2026-03)
IRB Proposal Pending
- Designed a community-based cross-sectional research proposal investigating associations between socioeconomic status, dietary patterns, healthcare access barriers, and self-perceived health outcomes among adults experiencing food insecurity
- Developed study materials including participant questionnaires and informed consent documentation
- Coordinated with the research team on IRB protocol development and participant recruitment planning at the Catherine McAuley Center's Friends of the Poor food pantry
Student Researcher - Neuroscience Research - Geisinger College of Health Sciences - Scranton, PA
(2025-08)
Manuscript Pending Submission to Scripps
- Examined biological and environmental pathways (e.g., prenatal social disadvantage, chronic stress, nutritional instability) linking low SES to neurodevelopmental disruption and latent neurological vulnerability
- Executed a narrative review of neuroimaging, developmental neuroscience, and public health literature to characterize SES-related alterations in brain structure, connectivity, and cognition
- Synthesized evidence of SES-linked modulation of hippocampal, amygdala, prefrontal, and white-matter systems across critical developmental periods
Student Researcher - Thesis Research (Scaffolding to Learn Complex Task) - Hamilton College
(2024-08 - 2024-12)
- Analyzed relationships among working memory, cognitive flexibility, uncertainty reduction, and prediction accuracy using behavioral data from 1,600 trials per participant
- Designed and conducted a study applying cognitive load theory and Bayesian inference to evaluate whether scaffolding improved learning in complex visuospatial tasks
Medical Scribe/Clinical Trainer - ProScribe - Rome, NY
(2024-09 - 2025-06)
Full-time scribe
- Interpreted EKGs and CT scans under physician supervision
- Transcribed over 600 hours of patient encounters, procedures, and clinical decision-making for nine emergency medicine physicians
- Helped train three new scribes on documentation standards, EHR systems, and clinical workflows
Ophthalmology Observer - Northeast Eyes Specialists - Hazleton, PA
(2026-04)
- Shadowed Dr. Laura Barna in outpatient and operating room settings for 17 hours, observing recurrent pterygium removal and reconstruction, cataract extraction, and glaucoma corrective procedures while gaining exposure to ophthalmologic patient care and surgical workflow
Executive Chair of Community Service - Geisinger College of Health Sciences - MAPS - Scranton, PA
(2025-09)
- Planned and delegated community service and outreach initiatives centered in Scranton, coordinating events accessible to both in-person and online graduate cohorts while aligning efforts with Geisinger Institute and institutional priorities
- Served as a primary liaison between senior leadership, Geisinger faculty, and graduate student body, promoting institution-wide communication and connecting online students with relevant service and outreach opportunities
Community Event Coordinator - GCHS's Graduate Student Council - Scranton, PA
(2025-09)
- Led planning and outreach efforts with local organizations while serving as a liaison to online graduate students, offering help with service, leadership, and community engagement opportunities in their respective regions
- Immersed in bi-weekly leadership meetings with committee chairs and the Graduate Council's institutional advisor to align strategy, delegate initiatives, and guide organizational decision-making
Receptionist - 155 Havemeyer Nail and Spa Inc - Brooklyn, NY
(2017-06)
Part-time worker
- Processed payments while resolving customer inquiries and disputes
- Greeted clients, manage appointment scheduling, assist walk-ins, and provide detailed information about services and promotions
- Maintained facility cleanliness and organization to ensure a welcoming environment
Student Program Coordinator - Hamilton College - Clinton, NY
(2021-10 - 2024-11)
Part-time Worker - Work Study
- Coordinated campus-wide late-night events for students
- Collected student feedback to inform future programming and improvements
- Planned and delegated weekly events with programming staff to promote a safe and engaging campus environment
Benefits Coordinator - Aflac - New York, NY
(2024-06 - 2024-08)
Intern
- Generated sales through networking, referrals, and cold outreach to small businesses
- Provided enrollment and claims support to clients
- Volunteered in company-sponsored charity events
Senior Week Crew - Hamilton College - Clinton, NY
(2022-05 - 2023-05)
Part-time Worker - Work Study
- Facilitated events during Commencement Week
- Coordinated attendee transportation via golf carts
CCB4A Bridge Coach - CUNY - Remote
(2022-04 - 2022-09)
Intern
- Conducted outreach to two hundred students via email, text, and video conferencing
- Guided students transitioning to undergraduate life by providing academic and logistical support
Volunteer - GCHS Service Activities - Geisinger College of Health Sciences - Scranton, PA
(2026-01)
- Collaborated with medical students through the AAMPSA to organize and coordinate an annual Chinese New Year (CNY) cultural event promoting cultural awareness and community engagement
- Volunteered alongside medical students at the Jewish Community Center Purim celebration, assisting with food distribution, engaging with children and families, and learning about Jewish cultural traditions
- Supported logistical planning and event operations for the NEGEA Conference, contributing to the setup and coordination of a three-day academic conference hosted at Geisinger College of Health Sciences
Volunteer - Allied Health Services Hospice Center - Scranton, PA
(2026-01)
- Dedicated two to three hours per session to sit with patients in a hospice setting, offering respectful presence, emotional support, and dignity as part of an interdisciplinary care environment
- Serve as an on-call volunteer with the No One Dies Alone program, providing quiet bedside presence for hospice patients during end-of-life care
Volunteer - Friends of the Poor - Scranton, PA
(2026-01)
- Offered with direct community outreach by distributing perishables to individuals and families, collaborating with volunteers and staff to support local food access initiatives
- Supported food pantry and warehouse operations by sorting, organizing, and safely lifting inventory to ensure efficient distribution of food supplies
Volunteer - Waverly Community House - Waverly, PA
(2026-02)
- Assisted with community events, including the Northeast Film Festival and local art openings, through admissions support, guest assistance, and food service responsibilities
Volunteer - REACH-HEI - Scranton, PA
(2026-01)
- Facilitated community outreach initiatives centered on healthcare topics, aimed at expanding access, promoting equity, and increasing opportunity for underrepresented students
- Led mentorship-based, hands-on workshops for all students interested in healthcare, focusing on skill development, career exploration, and academic guidance
Curriculum Developer - DeltaPrep - Remote
(2024-05 - 2024-09)
Volunteer
- Delegated roles and responsibilities among volunteers
- Prepared and enhanced mathematics curricula for 8th- and 9th-grade students
Volunteer - Hamilton Association for Volunteering, Outreach, and Charity (Havoc) - Clinton, NY
(2023-04 - 2023-04)
- Removed debris and garbage from an Erie Canal trail segment
- Tended in upkeeping a Syracuse-based church through maintenance cleaning, organizing, and interior painting
- Served a church-run food bank by assisting with food preparation and unloading inventory
