Research Assistant

Northstar Civic Lab · Oakland, CA · August 2024–Present

Support community-centered research projects that translate local environmental data into practical recommendations.

• Clean and organize survey results and neighborhood datasets using Excel, Google Sheets, and introductory Python.
• Help prepare interview guides, recruit community participants, and summarize findings for project leads.
• Created charts and briefing slides that made heat-risk trends accessible to nontechnical audiences.
• Maintained accurate project documentation and coordinated weekly research check-ins.

Peer Tutor, Quantitative Methods

Redwood Valley College · Oakland, CA · January 2024–Present

Provide individualized academic support to students in introductory statistics, spreadsheets, and research methods.

• Lead two weekly drop-in sessions serving approximately 20 students each month.
• Explain statistical concepts through step-by-step examples, visualizations, and practice exercises.
• Help students improve data-cleaning workflows and present results clearly in written assignments.

Program Intern

Bright Harbor Youth Network · Berkeley, CA · June 2023–December 2023

Supported after-school programming and evaluation for a nonprofit serving first-generation high school students.

• Coordinated weekly STEM workshops for groups of 15–25 students.
• Designed a simple attendance and feedback tracker that reduced monthly reporting time by roughly 30%.
• Compiled participant feedback into concise reports used to improve workshop scheduling and activities.
• Managed volunteer reminders, supply lists, and event-day logistics.

Library Services Assistant

Oakmere Public Library · Oakland, CA · September 2022–May 2023

Provided welcoming front-desk support while helping students and community members access information and technology.

• Assisted an average of 60 visitors per shift with account questions, printing, research, and computer access.
• Created a quick-reference guide for common digital services and trained two new student employees.
• Supported community workshops focused on resume writing, online research, and basic digital literacy.

Mapping Urban Heat and Tree Canopy Gaps (2024)

Built a student research project using publicly available neighborhood data to compare tree coverage and reported summer heat exposure. Presented findings through an interactive map prototype and a six-page recommendations brief.

First-Year Student Resource Guide (2023)

Collaborated with four classmates to develop a searchable digital guide to tutoring, financial aid, wellness, and career resources. Conducted user interviews and revised the guide based on feedback from 30 students.

Mechanical Engineering Intern — Veyra Motion Systems

May 2025 – Aug 2025 · Madison, WI

Supported the design, testing, and documentation of compact electromechanical systems for automated laboratory equipment.

• Modeled 12 component revisions in SolidWorks and prepared manufacturing drawings with GD&T callouts.
• Built a Python data-processing script that reduced vibration-test analysis time by approximately 40%.
• Assisted with benchtop testing and documented results for design reviews and engineering change requests.
• Collaborated with electrical and manufacturing teams to resolve assembly-fit issues before prototype release.

Undergraduate Research Assistant — Northlake Applied Energy Lab

Sep 2024 – Present · Madison, WI

Investigate low-cost thermal management approaches for small-scale battery storage systems.

• Designed and assembled an instrumented test fixture using thermocouples, an Arduino-compatible controller, and 3D-printed parts.
• Collected and cleaned more than 200 experimental data sets using Python and pandas.
• Created plots and summarized findings for weekly lab meetings and a faculty-sponsored research poster.
• Maintained calibration records, laboratory procedures, and safe operating checklists.

Engineering Co-op Assistant — Brighthollow Fabrication

Jan 2024 – Aug 2024 · Racine, WI

Helped a small fabrication team improve production documentation and prototype workflow.

• Updated bills of materials and assembly instructions for 18 fabricated subassemblies.
• Used calipers, micrometers, and basic inspection gauges to verify incoming and finished parts.
• Created a searchable inventory spreadsheet that improved visibility into commonly used materials.
• Participated in daily production meetings and communicated drawing changes to the shop floor.

Peer Tutor, Engineering Fundamentals — Alderwick University

Sep 2023 – Dec 2024 · Madison, WI

Provided weekly academic support for first-year students in calculus, physics, and introductory programming.

• Led small-group review sessions for 20 to 30 students before midterms and final exams.
• Explained statics, mechanics, and programming concepts through worked examples and visual models.
• Partnered with faculty to identify recurring student challenges and refine supplemental exercises.

Adaptive Greenhouse Vent Controller (2025)

Designed a sensor-driven prototype that adjusts a miniature greenhouse vent based on temperature and humidity. Developed the control logic in Python, fabricated the enclosure with 3D printing, and tested response time across multiple environmental conditions.

Foldable E-Bike Cargo Rack (2024)

Designed and prototyped a lightweight folding cargo rack for a commuter e-bike. Compared aluminum tube geometries using basic finite element analysis, produced a full CAD assembly, and validated the final design with a 20 kg static-load test.

Graduate Consulting Lab: Market Entry Strategy

2025

Led a five-person team evaluating market entry options for a fictional sustainable-packaging company; combined customer interviews, competitor research, and unit economics into a recommendation projected to improve first-year revenue by 15%.

Women in Entrepreneurship Speaker Series

2024

Designed and launched a campus speaker series connecting MBA students with founders and operators; secured eight speakers, attracted more than 200 attendees, and created a repeatable sponsorship model.

Varsity Track and Field Athlete

Northlake University Ravens · Aug 2022–Present · Cedar Falls, Iowa

Compete as a 400-meter runner and relay team member while maintaining a demanding academic and training schedule.

• Improved personal 400-meter time by 6.8% through structured training, race analysis, and consistent recovery planning.
• Earned conference academic honors for three consecutive seasons while sustaining a 3.72 GPA.
• Collaborated with coaches and teammates to prepare weekly practice plans and relay-race strategies.
• Supported first-year athletes with time-management, practice preparation, and meet-day routines.

Recreation Program Assistant

Blue Cedar Community Center · May 2024–Aug 2024 · Cedar Falls, Iowa

Helped coordinate youth sports programming and created a welcoming, organized environment for participants and families.

• Assisted with daily basketball, soccer, and fitness activities for groups of up to forty participants.
• Tracked attendance, equipment needs, and incident reports with accuracy across eight weekly programs.
• Modeled safe warm-up, hydration, and sportsmanship practices for elementary and middle-school athletes.
• Communicated schedule changes and program updates to parents, coaches, and center staff.

Campus Fitness Center Desk Associate

Summit Grove University Services · Sep 2023–May 2024 · Cedar Falls, Iowa

Provided front-line support to students and visitors while helping maintain safe and efficient fitness-center operations.

• Processed check-ins and answered member questions during peak periods of more than 200 visits per shift.
• Completed opening and closing checklists, equipment inspections, and supply restocking.
• Resolved customer concerns calmly and escalated safety issues according to facility procedures.

Peer Academic Mentor

Northlake University Student Success Hub · Jan 2023–Present · Cedar Falls, Iowa

Coach fellow student athletes on study habits, academic planning, and balancing commitments.

• Provide weekly one-on-one support to 6–8 student athletes in introductory business and statistics courses.
• Help students build practical calendars that coordinate classes, training, travel, and assignment deadlines.
• Share campus tutoring and advising resources while maintaining professional confidentiality.

Ravens Relay Readiness Program 2024

Created a peer-led preparation guide for relay teammates covering handoff communication, meet-day checklists, recovery habits, and performance reflection. The guide became part of the team’s informal preseason orientation.

Student Athlete Weekly Planning Toolkit 2023

Designed a reusable Google Sheets template that combines class deadlines, training blocks, travel schedules, sleep goals, and weekly reflections to help student athletes plan consistently.