My passion is science communication; an area of urgent, growing need as we work together to identify solutions that retain integrity while reflecting values. Since 2013 this has been my professional focus. Based on my professional experience in scientific research, I can contribute to the development, writing and editing, of scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed publications and for grant applications to the NIH, DoD, and other funding agencies. I also write to enhance communication between academic scientists and diverse communities. In addition, I can contribute technical and medical writing and editing.
I have a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from Stanford and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UC Irvine. I worked as a postdoc in tissue engineering at the National University of Singapore, then as an assistant professor at the University of Tsukuba in Japan, studying stem cell biology and radiation effects.
After returning to the US, I took freelance work editing and tutoring as I pursue a long-term goal of transitioning to a career involving science communication and science policy. My dream job would be working to facilitate international research collaborations, evaluating research findings, communicating research results and managing research programs and policy for a federal agency or international organization.
To build relevant knowledge of government processes, in 2014 I worked as an adviser to the Ambassador at the Permanent Mission of Palau to the UN. In this position, I was able to contribute a description of regional science-policy interfaces in the South Pacific to a project evaluating such interfaces around the world.
From 2015 - 2021, I worked for the Therapeutic Antibody Core at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. My work there focused on writing, administration, and management of scientific projects, particularly in the area of therapeutic antibodies. In 2021, I worked for the Chanda Lab, now at Scripps Research. There, I drafted components of applications for NIH U01 and U19 applications, edited other grant and contract applications, and prepared presentation slides for scientific meetings. I provided project management and administrative support including attending meetings and preparing summaries, following up to ensure completion of assigned tasks, and budget review.
To build leadership and organization skills for the above target, and to support causes important to me, I am active in my community. Two highlights are AWIS and Toastmasters.
Last but not least, I enjoy learning about people and cultures around the world. I work to collect and share genealogical information and stories of family heritage for my Mexican-American and Samoan-American family. I have enjoyed studying Persian language and culture for many years. For a year I served as organizer for the Meetup Group Farsi in San Diego, including planning, coordinating and leading a series of classes for beginning Persian language learners. In Houston I worked as an Event Organizer for a similar Meetup, Houston Persian (Farsi) Speakers and Learners.
Here is a recent résumé.
I have a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from Stanford and PhD in Biomedical Engineering from UC Irvine. I worked as a postdoc in tissue engineering at the National University of Singapore, then as an assistant professor at the University of Tsukuba in Japan, studying stem cell biology and radiation effects.
After returning to the US, I took freelance work editing and tutoring as I pursue a long-term goal of transitioning to a career involving science communication and science policy. My dream job would be working to facilitate international research collaborations, evaluating research findings, communicating research results and managing research programs and policy for a federal agency or international organization.
To build relevant knowledge of government processes, in 2014 I worked as an adviser to the Ambassador at the Permanent Mission of Palau to the UN. In this position, I was able to contribute a description of regional science-policy interfaces in the South Pacific to a project evaluating such interfaces around the world.
From 2015 - 2021, I worked for the Therapeutic Antibody Core at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. My work there focused on writing, administration, and management of scientific projects, particularly in the area of therapeutic antibodies. In 2021, I worked for the Chanda Lab, now at Scripps Research. There, I drafted components of applications for NIH U01 and U19 applications, edited other grant and contract applications, and prepared presentation slides for scientific meetings. I provided project management and administrative support including attending meetings and preparing summaries, following up to ensure completion of assigned tasks, and budget review.
To build leadership and organization skills for the above target, and to support causes important to me, I am active in my community. Two highlights are AWIS and Toastmasters.
Last but not least, I enjoy learning about people and cultures around the world. I work to collect and share genealogical information and stories of family heritage for my Mexican-American and Samoan-American family. I have enjoyed studying Persian language and culture for many years. For a year I served as organizer for the Meetup Group Farsi in San Diego, including planning, coordinating and leading a series of classes for beginning Persian language learners. In Houston I worked as an Event Organizer for a similar Meetup, Houston Persian (Farsi) Speakers and Learners.
Here is a recent résumé.