EDUCATION

• California State University Monterey Bay 

         Graduate Certificate in Science Illustration, December 2026

• University of California, Riverside

  Bachelor of Science in Biology; University Honors Program, June 2024

VOLUNTEER

Monterey Audubon Society

Jan. 2025 - present

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

Sept. 2024 - present

Rodent Telemetry Project

Sept. 2024 - present

WORK EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant UCR Department of Entomology and Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology

Riverside, CA Sept. 2021 - June 2024

• Designed and presented a clear, informative poster on year-long research findings at a symposium, effectively communicating complex information to an audience with varying levels of education.

• Ensured a clean and organized workspace to prevent contamination and maintain the integrity of experiments.

• Managed time effectively to conduct DNA extractions, assemble phylogeny trees, and evaluate gene variations promptly to maintain a high standard of quality in research outcomes.

Research Game Designer

June 2021 - Jan. 2024

UCR Brain Games Center

• Collaborated with team members to develop digital assets for a hearing assessment app, ensuring they enhanced user experience in noisy environments without affecting the assessment’s accuracy.

Public Health Entomology Intern

June 2023 - July 2023

UCR Entomology Museum Building

• Implemented and mastered testing multiple trapping methods around UCR, identifying a known invasive vector species from the traps swiftly. Investigated possible chemicals that can be used as insecticides for mosquitoes by conducting CDC bottle bioassays, resulted in a 100% mortality rate.

LEADERSHIPS

Vice President

Sept. 2023 - June 2024

Starving Artists Club Riverside, CA

• Innovate club activities to expose members to various facets of art, fostering creativity and exploration.

• Manage communication channels to ensure members are informed and engaged, aiding in the smooth operation and success of the organization.

Committee Officer

Sept. 2021 - June 2024

Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity, and Sustainability Club Riverside, CA

• Reinforce local biology projects, contributing to ecological education and sustainability initiatives.

• Coordinate engaging events to foster community among biology enthusiasts and showcase student projects in synthetic biology.

Outreach Coordinator

Sept. 2020 - June 2021

Game Development Club Riverside, CA

• Orchestrated effective communication with organizations and prospective members to foster partnerships.

• Managed event coordination, membership outreach, and marketing efforts to enhance the organization’s visibility and impact.

EXTRACURRICULAR

Medical Animator

June 2021 - July 2022

Medicine Made Simple Riverside, CA

• Translated reputable medical sources into an understandable animation for the general public.

• Collaborated with medical students on animations, scripts, and video editing to present a cohesive video tailored for social media.

Languages

• Mandarin (fluent), Cantonese (conversational), Spanish (conversational)