Experience

Public Health Data and Informatics Intern

Connected Care Exchange / Rio Grande Valley Health Information Exchange

May 2026–Present

During my MPH practicum, I developed interactive Amazon QuickSight dashboards using SQL Server data to visualize patient demographics and hospital encounters for clinical partners of RGV HIE.

I independently performed data joins, cleaning, and validation on datasets containing over 1,000 patient records. I also developed dashboard documentation and presented my work to practicum stakeholders. The dashboards support hospital encounter monitoring and patient follow-up efforts.

Public Health Data Analyst Intern

GET PHIT Consortium | Internship Site: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

June 2025–September 2025

I contributed to a public health research project examining barriers and facilitators to cervical cancer screening in clinical settings.

My work included conducting a scoping literature review, developing semi-structured interview guides, and interviewing clinicians across multiple healthcare institutions. I synthesized findings into reports and presentations for program planning and future research.

I was also the third author on an accepted conference abstract examining barriers and opportunities to improve HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening across three Southeast Texas community health centers, presented at CPRIT Innovations VII in October 2026. View conference abstract .

Research Technician II/III

HHMI Janelia Research Campus

April 2022–May 2026

I supported biomedical research and viral vector production, performing molecular biology procedures, cell culture, PCR-based testing, and sequencing data review.

As a Research Technician III, I also developed Excel-based tracking systems, analyzed production metrics, and presented operational findings to laboratory leadership. My work included documenting research workflows, investigating process issues, and supporting quality control and reporting.

Graduate Student Researcher

George Mason University - College of Science

April 2021–September 2022

I conducted graduate-level biomedical research examining host defense mechanisms in experimental models of pulmonary disease, including cell culture and laboratory procedures.

I also completed an independent literature review on pharmacogenomics in oncology and communicated research findings through written reports, posters, and oral presentations.

Trainee Medical Technologist

Quest Diagnostics

August 2021–April 2022

I supported high-volume clinical laboratory testing, including clinical chemistry assays. My responsibilities included specimen processing, monitoring assay performance, and documenting results in laboratory information systems.

I followed quality control procedures, maintained testing accuracy, and worked with laboratory personnel to investigate workflow discrepancies.

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Costco Wholesale

May 2018–August 2021

I supported pharmacy operations, prescription processing, medication access, and insurance coordination in a high-volume retail healthcare environment.

I also coordinated COVID-19 vaccination clinic workflows and helped resolve medication access and reimbursement issues. This experience strengthened my understanding of medication safety, healthcare systems, and barriers to care.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy

July 2016–May 2018

I supported prescription processing and pharmacy operations in a high-volume retail environment handling approximately 450 prescriptions per day. I completed the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program within six months of hire.