Clients: Tennessee State University, State University of New York, Forerunner Ventures, DAI

As an associate product manager, I developed the roadmap for medical devices and test kits, which were high technical and required a deep understanding of the user experience. I worked closely with customers to understand how they were using our products, and dug further to uncover their pain points and needs. I was also responsible for designing user guides and marketing materials.

I learned the fundamentals of operating and supporting a US diplomatic post, and completed multiple management projects including disseminating awareness on diplomatic immunity, SOPs, and event organization. I also attended and took notes for distribution in diplomatic meetings on Italian and American affairs.

I was a research assistant in Dr. Anton Cornel’s lab at the Mosquito Control Research Laboratory in the UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension (KARE) Center. The Cornel lab is mostly focused on mosquitos of medical importance, with particular interest in insecticide resistance and gene drive in populations. My main responsibilities were maintaining the mosquito insectary, setting up and collecting data from ultra-low volume (ULV) pesticide dispersal experiments, and producing highly accurate biological illustrations of undescribed mosquito species.

I provided administrative support in all aspects of student enrollment for the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP). I advised prospective study abroad students on suitable programs, from the UCEAP portfolio of 250+ programs. I also developed and organized twice annual orientations for departing students. I was a member of the Student Advisory Committee which met annually to review new program proposals from UC Davis faculty members.