Resume

EDUCATION

University of Florida Honors Program July 2019 – December 2022
Bachelor of Science in Psychology with specialization in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience
Minor in Spanish
GPA: 3.70

Pembroke Pines Charter High School August 2016 – May 2019
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, rank #4 out of 422
Appointed by school faculty as 1 of 2 student graduation speakers
GPA: 3.92

RESEARCH

UF College of Medicine Equal Access Clinic Network
Research Assistant, Virtual Reality as a Means of Distraction-Based Therapy

Gainesville, FL July 2021 – December 2022

Collaborates with other undergraduate researchers and healthcare professionals to investigate the feasibility of using virtual reality to reduce perceived pain and anxiety among patients during dental and medical procedures
Collect data from patients about perceived anxiety about dental/medical procedures before and after the use of virtual reality therapy during the procedure

Brain Rehabilitation Research Center at the Malcom Randall VA Hospital
Research Assistant, CONTROL Walking Study

Gainesville, FL July 2020 – May 2021

Briefed participants on study protocols and assisted investigators during neurorehabilitation sessions and cognitive assessments
Assessed participant vitals and level of exertion during walking tasks to ensure safety throughout visits

INVOLVEMENT

UF Pre-Dental American Student Dental Association

President

Gainesville, FL April 2022 – December 2022

Responsible for the representation and overall management of UF’s largest, nationally recognized pre-dental organization by building relationships with leaders in the dental community and organizing professional development and networking opportunities for all members

Secretary May 2021 – April 2022

Service Board Member January 2021 – May 2021

Webmaster May 2020 – January 2021

Kevin Garcia Foundation

Community Outreach Coordinator June 2019 – Present

Lead Student Volunteer August 2016 – May 2019

Communicates with underserved communities to develop ways to best support them, such as through fundraising, collecting donations, or in-person volunteering means
Directs and provide guidance to student volunteers during events
Directed an arts and literacy program based on a self-published children's picture book about core values and giving back to others, titled “Quatro of the Stars.” Travels to several childcare centers and schools to read it aloud to young children, held discussions, and helped them fill in comprehension wzorksheets based on the reading

Children Beyond Our Borders

Health Initiatives Intern

Gainesville, FL August 2021 – December 2021

Collaborated with other members of the Health Initiatives team in forming ideas for projects, writing grant applications, and organizing free health care clinics and screenings for the underserved and uninsured of Alachua County
Created engaging, educational videos to disseminate important information about oral hygiene and foster positive attitudes about health for English and Spanish-speaking children of Alachua County

UF English Language Institute

Conversation Partner

Gainesville, FL January 2021 – December 2022

Assists the UF English Language Institute immersion program by meeting weekly with a diverse group of international students to discuss a variety of topics in order to boost cultural and language fluency
Accommodates Spanish and Thai-speaking ELI students by translating and clarifying English terms and phrases, when necessary

Delta Delta Sigma Pre-Dental Honors Society

Member

Gainesville, FL September 2020 – December 2022

Fundraises and volunteers for various local Gainesville organizations such as the Mobile Outreach Clinic, Florida Diabetes Camp, Ashton Biological Preserve, Climb for Cancer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Newell Hall Learning Commons
Student Manager July 2021 – September 2021
Student Assistant January 2021 – June 2021

Lead a team of motivated individuals to cultivate and sustain a positive, inclusive environment within Newell Hall Learning Commons
Oversaw daily operations, completing formal surveys of the building and checking in with student assistants to monitor the facility
Served as the point of contact between student assistants and professional staff to ensure that daily operations run smoothly and safely

AWARDS & HONORS

University of Florida Honors Program / Member August 2019 - December 2022

Silver Knight Honorary Mention / Recipient May 2019

Recognized as an honorary mention in the Miami Herald’s Annual Silver Knight Competition in the ‘World Languages’ category for scholastic achievement and outstanding service to the South Florida community, through the publication of a children’s book about core values titled “Quatro of the Stars” in English and Spanish and its corresponding literacy program

Florida House of Representatives Student Achievement Award for Community Service / Recipient
May 2015

Awarded for exceptional community service by Florida State Representative Richard Stark

Bright Futures (Florida Academic Scholars Award) / Recipient