education

Ph.D. in Molecular & Cell Biology (2020-present)
University of California, Berkeley

• Coursework in molecular biology, biophysics, chemical biology, teaching, and research ethics
• Cryo-electron microscopy and electrophysical characterization of a blue-shifted channelrhodopsin
• Purified and characterized modified E. coli_ribosomes using affinity chromatography, sucrose density gradients, and _in vitro translation assays

B.S. in Natural Sciences (2015-2020)
Universidad de Puerto Rico en Cayey

• Majored in chemistry and mathematics
• Coursework in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and physical chemistry
• Coursework in mathmathics with emphasis on programming and algorithms
• Additional coursework in Anglo-Caribbean poetry and contemporary Latin-American literature in the US
• Broad research experiences in biochemistry, computational chemistry, and biophysical chemistry.

experience

Writer, Editor, and Managing Editor (2023-present)
SciCommBites

• Wrote and edit short form science communication “bites”, summarizing currect research in science communication and best practices
• As Managing Editor: leads executiuve team discussions, manages website backend and publishing

Writer and Editor (2023-present)
MCB Transcript Departmental Newsletter - UC Berkeley - California

• Writes short-form news articles highlighting current events and initiatives at the Departmental level, particularly those relating to diveristy, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging.
• Edits newsletter articles for consistency and clarity.

Writing, Editor, and Managing Editor (2020-present)
The Berkeley Science Review

• Wrote short-form (~500 word) and long-form (~2000 word) magazine articles highlighting Berkeley research for lay audiences.
• As Managing Editor: scheduled meetings, managed organization finances and coordinated publishing of thousands of print magazines a year.