Pediatric Emergency Department Volunteer - The Children's Hospital of Michigan (DMC) - Detroit, MI
(2026-03)
- Working as a guide in the fast-paced environment of the ER to help young children and their families navigate the triage and hospital rooms
- Offering warm blankets, snacks, and refreshments to the children and their families while delivering wait times
- Interacting and playing with the children to relieve any stress and anxiety
Research Assistant - Wayne State University School of Medicine - Detroit, MI
(2025-09)
- Analyzing the effects of PFHxS compound, an environmental toxin that triggers child acute leukemia, and investigating the effects utilizing zebrafish models
- Gaining hands-on wet lab experience under the mentorship of Dr. Thummel
Psychophysiology Lab (The Trauma Research group) Research Assistant & Social Media Manager - Stanford University - Remote
(2024-07 - 2025-05)
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary research teams under Dr. Anat Talmon to investigate the mental and physical implications of childhood maltreatment (CM) in underserved communities
- Gained training in research methodology, academic writing, and data synthesis and conducted 25-30 page literature reviews on the intersection of CM and violent tendencies and emotional regulation
- Led digital outreach to increase engagement with research findings on digital platforms like Twitter and Instagram
Medical Shadowing - Medical Oncologist - NRI Hospital - India
(2025-07 - 2025-07)
Shadowed Dr. Madhu Boppanna, Medical Oncologist
- Gained firsthand experience in patient interactions, cancer diagnosis and treatment processes, and multidisciplinary clinical decision-making (30 hrs)
Medical Shadowing - Dermatologist - Medical Practice
(2024-11 - 2024-11)
Shadowed Dr. Angela Clay, a dermatologist
- Focused on patient interaction, attending rounds, and case discussion
Active Ambassador of the Region 5 Student Council, North Central Sai Conference & Retreat - Detroit Metro Sai Organization - Detroit, MI
(2021-09 - 2025-09)
A spiritual, voluntary based nonprofit organization
- Orchestrated a multitude of service projects within centers across the U.S. before meeting at the North Central SSIO Conference & Retreat on Labor Day Weekend every year
- Guided 300+ individuals at the retreat to immerse themselves in a spiritual and service-oriented experience
- Performed on the harmonium, an indian-classical instrument, with an audience of 300+ and was an MC at devotional programs
- Increased youth participation at blood drives through need-based advocacy
- Committed to reaching the SSIO One Million Sai Trees initiative by November 2025; Increased tree-planting projects at the Detroit Metro Sai Center and aided ongoing projects at different centers
Creator Corps Intern - Project Unloaded
(2024-06 - 2025-06)
Nonprofit Organization
- Amplified Project Unloaded's mission of cultivating a new cultural narrative that guns make us less safe through data-backed evidence and social media strategy
- Reached younger generations through content creation on TikTok and Instagram (3M+ teens engaged with our content)
- Publicized digital campaigns like SNUG (safer not using guns)
- Worked with a motivated team to build a celebrity and influencer ambassador network
Founder & Director, Drives and Care Package Projects - Foster Care Package Program - Detroit, MI
(2021-09)
- Orchestrated a 100+ care package project for a local, struggling foster care home and donated 500+ items
- Partnered with the Detroit Metro Sai Org. to donate 500+ items during the winter seasons for Cass Community, a homeless shelter for children and families
- Developed a passion for raising awareness on healthcare disparities in homeless shelters and foster care within the Detroit community, and educated audiences of 300+ through amplifying voices that are most vulnerable with presentation work
- Donated 70+ toys during the holiday season for children at a local homeless shelter, Grace Centers of Hope
Founder and President, Cancer Awareness Club (CAC) - South Lyon High School - South Lyon, MI
(2022-03 - 2025-05)
- 2k+ books donated to pediatric oncology floors through executing the March Madness Book Drive and Competition yearly event; Fundraised $1k+ for cancer patients and nonprofits with 30+ active members
- Partnering with the Crochet and Knitting Club to donate hats/scarves this holiday season
- Promoting cancer prevention and awareness of aggressive types of cancer through lunch activities while facilitating student interaction
- Established "The Lights of Love" tradition, where students honor their loved ones who passed away/battled cancer
- Built support networks for students who have loved ones with the disease
