About
Hello! I am a STEM professional with hands-on experience in project management, biomedical research operations, and organic farming, seeking to further my career in ecological restoration and environmental protection. I am skilled in creative problem-solving, data management, and working collaboratively to administer programs with a quality-first approach. I am passionate about environmental stewardship, providing equitable scientific outreach, and building community partnerships to reconnect people with their environment.
Skills & Certifications
Experience
Nursery Associate
Stony Brook Garden Center & Nursery · Pennington, NJ
Nov 2025 – Present
- Inventory and purchasing of nursery stock and materials - Greenhouse construction, light handiwork
Farm Field Crew
Chickadee Creek Organic Farm; 10am Farms · Pennington, NJ
Jul 2025 – Nov 2025
- Organically cultivated vegetable crops and cut flowers for local markets. Operated agricultural equipment, tractors, and sprayers - Monitored plant health and pest/weed pressure via organic control
Laboratory Project Manager
ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research · Philadelphia, PA
Aug 2022 – Apr 2025
- Directed laboratory activities for 6 Phase I/II clinical trials, managing >6,700 biosamples through multi-site processing - Implemented and validated biobank quality management system to reconcile >16,000 samples and improve data accuracy by >190% - Monitored lab vendors via on-site quality audits, conducted scientific reviews for multi-million dollar grant applications - Organized and documented steering committee sections at virtual meetings and in-person conferences
Project Manager
Coriell Institute of Medical Research · Camden, NJ
Sep 2019 – Aug 2022
- Performed patient chart review and coordinated lab processing to include >750 biosamples into NIH biobank for research use - Fostered active partnerships with rare disease foundations: presented educational webinars for advocacy, research posters for scientific meetings, and sample collection events for patients
Cancer Biology Graduate Student
University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA
Aug 2017 – Jun 2019
- Conducted biomedical research into epigenetic mechanisms of prostate cancer progression, utilizing cell line models and molecular and cell biology techniques. - Published multiple academic manuscripts on prostate cancer
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