Education
Public Health B.S.
California State University East Bay
Honors & Awards: Dean’s List (Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
Relevant Coursework: Program Planning and Evaluation, Health Policy Research, Health Communication, Health Disparities and Equities, Community Engaged Health Promotion, Health Systems & Social Determinants, LGBT Communities and Health, Health Regulation, Health Law, Bioethics
Professional Experience
Program Coordinator
Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)
December 2024 - Present
Assisted in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of training and technical assistance activities related to the Tuberculosis Elimination Alliance (TEA) Workplan and API-GBV CHC Cohort.
Supported community and partnership engagement through the planning and implementation of digital communication with Program Manager, Health Partnerships and AAPCHO’s Department of Public Affairs.
Contributed to planning and facilitating virtual and in-person community education and advocacy activities, such as World TB Day and the API-GBV CHC Cohort Convening.
Communications Intern
UCSF California Prevention Training Center
September 2024 - December 2024
Collaborated with CAPTC Communications Team to create engaging and relevant content for website, social media, and Coming Together Podcast with a focus on sexual and reproductive health topics.
Managed content for social media accounts (Instagram, LinkedIn, X) using Buffer social media-tool kit and CAPTC website using WordPress web content management system.
Supported podcast production by editing episode transcripts for improved clarity and accuracy, and created show notes to increase audience engagement and accessibility.
Crafted and distributed monthly internal newsletters highlighting program updates and upcoming events.
Conducted document remediation for Family PACT program using Equidox PDF Accessibility Solutions.
Field Canvasser
San Francisco Rising
September 2024 - November 2024
Engaged with and educated over 300 Bay Area voters through phone banking and door-to-door efforts on Prop 5 and Prop 36 in collaboration with Power California Action for the 2024 general election.
Infectious Disease Intern
Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)
June 2024 - August 2024
Supported the planning, implementation, and evaluation of training activities for AAPCHO’s member health centers and Tuberculosis Elimination Alliance (TEA) stakeholders.
Managed logistics for weekly team meetings, including scheduling and preparing meeting agendas, and serving as the designated notetaker for internal and external partners meetings.
Contributed to the development of a comprehensive Impact Report documenting essential insights, successes, and recommendations from TEA program activities.
Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders and partnered organizations, such as Stop TB USA, and Public Health Professionals focusing on AA and NH/PI health and TB elimination.
Served as an external grant application reviewer for Hep B United's 2024 Mini Grant Program.
Infectious Disease Intern
California Department of Public Health
September 2023 - December 2023
Supported the planning, iSupported program activities at the Center for Infectious Diseases (CID) Immunization Branch (IZ).
Updated the department’s spreadsheet registry of active Vaccine for Children (VFC) Providers in California utilizing CAIR2 Mass Vaccination System to verify active status.
Developed a detailed Excel database of active Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) and FQHC Look-Alike clinics in California and conducted data trend analysis using SAS Viya.
Student Lab Assistant
California Department of Public Health
June 2023 - August 2023
Supported a research study at the Environmental Health Laboratory Department (EHLB) that focused on identifying microplastics and tire wear particles collected from local rain gardens.
Recorded sample IDs and results from analysis runs into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and contributed to the preparation of particulate samples for Raman micro-spectroscopy analysis.
Volunteer Activities
Volunteer
Asian Women's Shelter
August 2024 - Present
Completed a 40-hour Domestic Violence Counselor Training and supported organization activities.
Welcome Desk & Event Volunteer
SF LGBT Center
August 2024 - Present
Received, greeted, and directed Center visitors to appropriate resources within the center.
Supported Center organized events such as the annual Career Fair and Open Mic Nights.
Community Volunteer
Asian Health Services
September 2024 - November 2024
Co-facilitated a 7-week comprehensive sexual education course to Oakland Charter High School students.
Disaster Action Relief Volunteer
American Red Cross (Alameda County)
April 2017 - March 2020
On-call 24/7 for response to single and multi-dwelling establishment disasters across Alameda County.
Provided immediate disaster-related relief and support for our clients by means of assistance with sheltering and providing financial aid for food, clothing, medications, and other necessities.
Professional Memberships
ABRIR Coalition
Newsletter & Editor Lead
November 2024 - Present
Collaborated as a member of the Education Planning Team on the creation and distribution of the coalition's bi-monthly newsletter and coordination of virtual community events.
American Public Health Association (APHA) LGBT Health Caucus
Member
November 2023 - Present
Participated in annual APHA conference caucus meetings and monthly APHA Health Equity First Fridays meetings.
Software Skills
Microsoft 365 Office
Google Suites
Slack
Canva Graphic Design Tool
Framer Website Builder
Constant Contact Marketing Platform
Substack Publication Platform
Buffer Social Media-Tool Kit
Bit.ly
SurveyMonkey
Adobe Acrobat
Equidox PDF Accessibility Solutions
Zoom Workplace
EMR/EHR Management
CAIR2 Mass Vaccination System
Shared Portal for Outbreak Tracking