Leadership

Society of Biological Engineers Alumni Advisor

Dept. of Bio & Ag Engineering at UC Davis (9/25–Present)

Coordinated with the department chair, faculty advisor, and organizing board to understand the needs of the Biological Systems Engineering student body for professional development workshops

Curated original material specific to the coursework completed by the Biological Systems Engineering students to help them navigate their career paths, networking skills, and plans for higher education

Dean's Advisory Council Member

Bren School of Environmental Science & Management (9/23–6/24)

Condensed live feedback and survey results from active students to provide the Dean with summaries of key concerns and actionable solutions, ensuring student satisfaction for current and future cohorts

Cultivated open communication between the Dean, staff, and students to improve the student experience

MEDS Class of 2024 Co-chair

Bren School of Environmental Science & Management (9/23–6/24)

Coordinated with the Bren Student Leadership Committee to align students on pressing issues

Organized community-building events and assisted Bren staff with outreach and fundraising events for improvements and diversity scholarships

Effectively managed multiple schedules by maintaining the MEDS Assignments Google Calendar, ensuring students were up to date on class deadlines, events, and important announcements

Womxn in Science and Engineering Social Chair

University of California, Santa Barbara (5/23–6/24)

Anonymized and reviewed annual fellowship applications of graduate student summer funding for the UC Santa Barbara Graduate Division to facilitate equitable distribution of funding to women in STEM

Organized regular club events, including making flyers and Instagram posts, reserving spaces, and coordinating presenters, all while working within a budget set by the finance chair

Planned outreach events for youth and women in STEM at local high schools, museums, and other Santa Barbara-based Women in STEM events

Society of Biological Engineers President and Events Coordinator

UC Davis (6/20–6/22)

Spearheaded the club's transition from virtual to in-person events while following safety guidelines

Organized various events, including Barbecues, bowling, study sessions, game nights, bike rides, industry speakers, and collaborations with the Graduate Student Association and the Internship and Career Center

Registered the club with all officers and current members to the university, attended informational sessions for club leaders, and filled out necessary forms for participation in club outreach events

Responsible for documenting club purchases for events and placing/receiving orders for marketing materials

Undergraduate Representative for the Biological System Engineering Major

UC Davis (9/22–6/22)

Presented to the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department Leadership Board regarding student involvement, employment opportunities on campus and after graduation

Implemented solutions based on student feedback, including providing the senior class with custom stoles for graduation and creating individual certificates for the department graduation brunch

Student Ambassador for the Biological & Agricultural Engineering Department

UC Davis (9/22–6/22)

Collaborated with the department’s outreach team to work on increasing their social media presence through student Q and A posts, Instagram takeovers, TikToks, and upcoming event information

Provided one-on-one peer mentoring for incoming freshmen and transfer students about getting involved on campus and setting up a manageable course load each quarter