Education- University of Washington: Pursuing double major in Neurobiology and Philosophy (college honors), minor in music. - 4.0 GPA, Kentwood High School, 2008 – 2012.- Green River Community College, 2010 – 2012: Running Start program.

Volunteer and Shadowing Experience- Volunteer, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Feb. 2013 – Present: Interact and play with children at Seattle Children’s hospital. - HCASB Application Committee Member. Nov. 2014 – Present. Evaluate essays written by applicants seeking to gain admission to the Health Care Spring Break Alternative program. In charge of reading and critiquing hundreds of essays, giving detailed feedback for final application decisions. - Seattle Music Partners, Music Tutor. October 2015 - Present: Teach viola to fourth graders in low-income school districts in Seattle. - Research Assistant, de La Iglesia Lab. Sept. 2014 – Present: Investigate neural mechanisms behind circadian rhythms, which are biological clocks that govern daily fluctuations in physiology and behavior. Specifically working on a project that investigates circadian behavior in owl monkeys before and after pregnancy. - Volunteer, Pasado’s Animal Sanctuary. Jan. 2015 – Present: Volunteer as a farm hand and event photographer. Our mission is to provide a safe home for rescued and abused animals from all across Washington. - Special Olympics Club, Nov. 2014 – Present: Coached flag football team for regional tournament. Plan events that give children with special needs the ability to experience the college life. We planned a state-wide soccer event and created a UW Special Olympics team to compete. - Mentor/Mentee Program, Jan 2015 – Present: Assist fellow undergraduates at the University of Washington in planning their academic and professional future. - Health Care Spring Break Alternative, Walla Walla and Sequim Clinic, 3/24/2013 – 3/30/2013, 3/23/2014 – 3/28/2014: Shadowed physicians of varying specialties in rural Walla Walla and Sequim. Observed physician life both inside and outside of the hospital, ranging from yearly checkups to colonoscopies. - Shadowing, Seattle Children’s Hospital, 10/2013-12/2013: Observed surgical procedures in pediatric care. Expanded my awareness of skills required for different aspects of medicine; I learned that I would find a more personable, family-medicine type practice more rewarding.- Research Assistant (Psychology Research Lab), Seattle Children’s Hospital, Dec. 2012 – October 2013: Investigate chronic pain among children; connect the casual relations between pain and social, psychological, and familial factors.- Camp Counselor, Waskowitz (Summer Camp for children aged 8-12), 8/2012: Led a cabin of ten kids; directed various activities provided by the camp, including exploring the wilderness, going on hikes, and making ceramics.- Volunteer, SHADOW Lake Bog (Environmental group dedicated to preserving a local bog), 2010 – 2012: Organized group events, taught children about the bog during day events, and cleared invasive species.- Inductee, National Honors Society, 2009 -2012: Performed over 100 hours of community service at various food banks and local community events.- Volunteer, Rotary Club, 2010 – 2012: Served at Northwest Harvest food bank.

Awards and Accomplishments- Mary Gates Scholarship, 2015: $2,500 research grant.- Washington Research Foundation Fellowship, 2015: $7,500 research grant.- Seattle Children’s Volunteer Scholarship, 2015: $3,000 scholarship. - UW Presidential Medalist, 2014: UW freshman presidential medalist. - Phi Beta Kappa Inductee, 2015. - Senior Student of the Year in Science, History, and Music, 2012. Chosen by teachers.- Valedictorian, Kentwood High School, 2012.- First Place, DECA Competition, 2011 and 2012: Received first place at districts in Food Management; presented to a panel of judges, given ten minutes to solve a typical management problem.

Past Work Experience- Tutor at Tutor.com, 10/2012 – Present: 5-7 hours a week, instructing students in English and Chemistry.- Riverbend Golf Course, 2010 – 2012: Golf range, providing quality service to customers.- Caddy at Chamber’s Bay Golf Course, Summer 2010. Advised and served golf players.

Extracurricular Activities- 6 years of golf: Played on the high school varsity team and competed at the Washington State Finals. - 10 years of piano: Officer in the chamber music club at UW. - 4 years of Chamber Orchestra: Played viola in both the orchestra and Chamber group, 0-hour class.- Photography: Event photographer at Pasado’s animal sanctuary.