About
I have a diverse background in healthcare, nonprofits, and the military, where I have…
Experience
Education
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Dual Minor in Chemistry & Chinese
Certificate in the Conceptual Foundations of Medicine
Senior Thesis: Characterization of a Novel Calcium Agonist in Neuromuscular Diseased and Aged Animal Models
Faculty Committee: Stephen D. Meriney, Ph.D. (Adviser), Yan Dong, Ph.D. -
U.S. Department of State
Critical Language Scholarship Program -
8-Week Intensive Language Summer Study Abroad Program
Sponsored by:
• David L. Boren Scholarship, U.S. Department of Defense
• Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, U.S. Department of State
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Licenses & Certifications
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Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
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Volunteer Experience
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Graduate School Ambassador
Service to School
- Present 5 years 11 months
Education
Service to School empowers veterans to take control of their education by helping them throughout the entire application process. From test preparation to acceptance at the nation’s premier institutions of higher learning, Service to School is committed to every transitioning veteran’s success.
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Program Participant
American Corporate Partners (ACP)
- 10 months
Education
ACP is a non-profit dedicated to assisting U.S. veterans and active-duty military spouses find their next careers.
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Community Volunteer & Organizer
OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates
- 8 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Pittsburgh Chapter (2016-2017)
http://www.ocapghpa.org
• Annual Free Community Medical and Dental Clinic
• Annual Lunar New Year Gala & Banquet
• Pittsburgh City Council Proclamation recognizing the 135th anniversary of the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act and asserting that Pittsburgh is a "welcoming city for all" for AAPI Heritage Month (http://www.pennsylvasia.com/2017/04/pittsburgh-to-honor-its-asian-american.html) -
Volunteer | Office of Veteran Experience
Va Pittsburgh Healthcare Systs
- 8 months
Health
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Tutor & College Positive Volunteer (CPV)
YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
- 4 months
Children
• Tutored chemistry to at-risk students ranging from 9th to 12th grade at the University Preparatory Margaret Milliones, one of ten Pittsburgh’s public high schools.
• Tutored large groups of approx. 9 high school students, as well as tutored one-on-one.
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Projects
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A Historical, Economic, Social, and Cultural Perspective: An Analysis of English Influence on Modern Chinese Vocabulary
Presented linguistic research on the English influence in modern Chinese at the inaugural 2017 Migrations of Culture national conference.
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Pediatric HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Focus on Community-Based Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTC)
Presented an analysis and research on a community-based prevention of mother-to-child transmission to combat pediatric HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa at the 2016 Global Studies Undergraduate Research Symposium at the Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA.
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Restoration of Twitch Tension in Neuromuscular Disease Mouse Animal Model
Presented analysis and research, conducted for more than a year, on the successful restoration of twitch tension loss of Lambert–Eaton syndrome disease mouse model by the novel calcium agonist, GV-58.
Presented at the 2016 Office of Undergraduate Research Fair and 2016 University of Pittsburgh AMSA Research Fair.Other creators
Honors & Awards
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Critical Language Scholarship
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State
The CLS Program provides fully-funded group-based intensive summer language instruction to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students in fourteen critical-need foreign languages. The program is highly competitive, with over 5,700 applications received for approximately 560 scholarships in 2016.
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Honoree, Honors Convocation 2016 & 2017
University of Pittsburgh
For outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement at the University of Pittsburgh.
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Freeman Award for Study in Asia
Freeman Foundation
Freeman-ASIA is sponsored by the Freeman Foundation, a private foundation with offices in Honolulu, HI, and is administered by the Institute of International Education. The Freeman Foundation's major objectives include strengthening the bonds of friendship between the United States and countries of East Asia. Through education and educational institutes, the Foundation hopes to develop a greater appreciation of Asian cultures, histories, and economies in the United States and a better…
Freeman-ASIA is sponsored by the Freeman Foundation, a private foundation with offices in Honolulu, HI, and is administered by the Institute of International Education. The Freeman Foundation's major objectives include strengthening the bonds of friendship between the United States and countries of East Asia. Through education and educational institutes, the Foundation hopes to develop a greater appreciation of Asian cultures, histories, and economies in the United States and a better understanding of the American people and of American institutions and purposes by the peoples of East Asia.
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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State
This congressionally funded program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education through its office in Houston, TX.
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David L. Boren Scholarship
National Security Education Program (NSEP)
NSEP is a major federal initiative designed to build a broader and more qualified pool of U.S. citizens with foreign language and international skills. NSEP’s Boren Awards program provides U.S. undergraduate and graduate students with resources and encouragement to acquire language skills and experience in countries critical to the future security and stability of our nation.
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John H. Tsui Memorial Scholarship
University of Pittsburgh Nationality Room Scholarship Program
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Omicron Delta Kappa Honorary Leadership Society
University of Pittsburgh
Membership in the Omicron Delta Kappa Society is regarded as one of the highest collegiate honors that can be awarded to an individual, along with Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa. In order to be selected as a member of ΟΔΚ, one must be in the top thirty-five percent of students on their respective campuses and hold a leadership role in one of the five phases of campus life.
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Outside the Classroom Curriculum Honorary Society
University of Pittsburgh
The Outside the Classroom Curriculum Honorary Society is a student organization created to help recognize students for taking the initiative to fully engage in their co-curricular life while being a student at the University of Pittsburgh. By completing the OCC, students are demonstrating to prospective employers or graduate/professional schools that they have fully engaged in their beyond the classroom education and developed practical skills that set them apart.
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Engineering Inspiration Award (Silver)
FIRST Robotics
2010 Regional FIRST Robotics Competition at Hofstra University in Long Island, NY.
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President's Award for Educational Excellence
President Barack Obama
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Chinese
Professional working proficiency
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Fuzhounese Chinese dialect
Limited working proficiency
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
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Italian
Elementary proficiency
Organizations
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Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Lifetime Member
- Present"DAV is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year."
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National Infantry Association (NIA)
Lifetime Member
- Present"The mission of the National Infantry Association® is to support the Chief of Infantry and the entire U.S. Army Infantry Branch (the only organization with this primary function); to share the camaraderie of like-minded soldiers and citizens who believe in maintaining the Infantry spirit; to recognize, through our awards program, outstanding Infantrymen and Infantry supporters; and to preserve the Infantry heritage through support of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Patriot…
"The mission of the National Infantry Association® is to support the Chief of Infantry and the entire U.S. Army Infantry Branch (the only organization with this primary function); to share the camaraderie of like-minded soldiers and citizens who believe in maintaining the Infantry spirit; to recognize, through our awards program, outstanding Infantrymen and Infantry supporters; and to preserve the Infantry heritage through support of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Patriot Park."
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Project Management Institute (PMI)
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- Present"Project Management Institute (PMI) is the world's leading association for those who consider project, program or portfolio management their profession."
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American College of Military Public Health (ACMPH)
Member
- Present"The American College of Military Public Health is a professional association of public health scientists and clinicians promoting health among military Service members and their families."
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American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
Member
- Present"For over 85 years, the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has focused on one mission—advancing leaders and the field of healthcare management excellence. We are the professional home to more than 48,000 healthcare executives who are committed to integrity, lifelong learning, leadership and diversity and inclusion." Member of Healthcare Leaders of New York (HLNY) Member of Asian Healthcare Leaders Forum (AHLF)
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Association of the United States Army
Lifetime Member
- Present"The Association of the United States Army is a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America’s Army and supporters of a strong national defense. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation."
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The American Legion
Member
- Present“The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.”
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The Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States
Lifetime Member
- Present"EANGUS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the principles of providing an adequate national defense and promoting the status, welfare, and professionalism of the men and women of the Army and Air National Guard by supporting legislation that provides adequate staffing, pay, benefits, entitlements, equipment, and installations for the National Guard."
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Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
Member
-"Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is the premier association for professionals who lead medical practice. Since 1926, through data, people, insights, and advocacy, MGMA empowers medical group practices to innovate and create meaningful change in healthcare. With a membership of more than 45,000 medical practice administrators, executives, and leaders, MGMA represents more than 12,500 organizations of all sizes, types, structures and specialties that deliver almost half of the…
"Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is the premier association for professionals who lead medical practice. Since 1926, through data, people, insights, and advocacy, MGMA empowers medical group practices to innovate and create meaningful change in healthcare. With a membership of more than 45,000 medical practice administrators, executives, and leaders, MGMA represents more than 12,500 organizations of all sizes, types, structures and specialties that deliver almost half of the healthcare in the United States."
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Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
Founding Member & Recruitment Chair
-• Successfully charter a chapter at the University of Pittsburgh in accordance to the requirements and standards set forth of the Fraternity, in which only 5 out of 92 school applications were accepted to charter. • Led a 7-person recruitment committee to attract 60 potential members, in which after careful review of applicants, only 20 selected for fraternity membership.
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