Service

Stanford Engineering Research Introductions Organization (SERIO)

Marketing Director and Financial Officer, Stanford University

I am proud to have co-founded the Stanford Engineering Research Introductions Organization (SERIO), a volunteer student group dedicated to supporting first- and second-year undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds as they navigate the path to graduate school and research. Two ways this organization supports students are through (1) an application-based, comprehensive three-day conference-style program and (2) a mentorship program where undergraduate students are paired with graduate student mentors. 

My key strengths in this organization were logistics management and establishing a brand. 

I handled hotel organization, flight coordination, and catering planning for +25 students who attended the conference-style program. I also helped secure venues and coordinated speakers, and organized engaging lab tours. To fund this program, the SERIO team and I successfully secured approximately $37,000 in funding from various university entities, including engineering departments, the Vice Provost for Graduate Education, and the Associated Students of Stanford University. I was the Financial Officer for the organization, managing our overall budget, handling all payments and remiburements, and preparing detailed end-of-year expense reports. 

As the Marketing Director for SERIO, I deigned a suite of marketing materials. These included the creation of the SERIO website, logos, brochures, flyers, branded t-shirts, posters, presentations, and more. All items aimed to promote SERIO's mission, establish SERIO as a legitimate organization, and engage with students and funders.

Want to learn more? View the SERIO Website

Graduate Pathways to STEM (GPS)

Graduate Student Panelist, Stanford University and UC Berkeley

Graduate Pathways to STEM aims to help advise prospective graduate students considering Stanford University or UC Berkeley. As a student panelist, I provided insights into the graduate school experience, preparation for graduate studies, and strategies for finding an appropriate research group. By sharing personal experiences and practical advice, I aimed to support prospective graduate students in making informed decisions about their academic and professional pursuits. 

Fecal Indicator Bacteria Monitoring Program with Middle School Students

Organizer and Volunteer, The Girl’s Middle School

I took on the responsibility of organizing engaging lessons and activities for a group of middle school students during their visit to Stanford University. Through interactive instruction, I taught the students about fecal indicators and their role in assessing water quality. I also facilitated hands-on learning by guiding students through the process of collecting environmental water samples on campus and analyzing them with bacterial culturing tests.

Handwashing Program for Pre-School and Elementary Students

Organizer and Volunteer, Bing Nursery School and Escondido Elementary School

In this two-day activity I helped organize, I illustrated the importance of handwashing to elementary school students through engaging microbial growth experiments. The experiments involved observing microbial growth on agar plates before and after handwashing. Through these experiments, students gained valuable insights into the effectiveness of proper hand hygiene practices in reducing microbial contamination.

School of Engineering Dean’s Graduate Student Advisory Council (DGSAC)

Chair, Stanford University

My goal as chair of this council was to listen to students' concerns, consolidate the information, and advocate for actionable solutions from university leadership, including department chairs and the Dean. I structured the council into four distinct groups—community, support, and mentorship; diversity, equity, and inclusion; Master’s students; and PhD students—to better align with the overarching goals and motivations of the council.

I helped each group within the council accomplish specific goals during the academic year, with one of the key initiatives I worked on being initiating a comprehensive review of graduate student handbooks across the School of Engineering. After reviewing the handbooks, we were able to create a template for future labs to use to introduce new students to the norms and expectations of academia and help to create a level playing field for all students. Additionally, I created a centralized help website to consolidate resources school-wide. Finally, I managed and expanded diversity, equity, and inclusion awards, totaling over $25,000.

Doerr School of Sustainability Transition Student Council

Council Member, Stanford University

During the transition of established departments to the new School of Sustainability, I was responsible for consolidating ideas from Civil and Environmental Engineering and effectively presenting them at school-wide council meetings with the Dean.

I contributed to defining the vision of student involvement within the new school. This included evaluating current channels for student feedback and making recommendations for future student organization structures to enhance student engagement and participation. Furthermore, I played a crucial role in curriculum development by conducting a comprehensive school-wide survey on curriculum. Through this survey, I provided valuable insights on potential adjustments to existing classes, identified strengths in current courses, and assessed how students envision degree pathways within the School of Sustainability. Lastly, I advocated for programs in the new curriculum that extended beyond traditional academic coursework. Ideally, these courses would emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and experiential learning opportunities to enrich the educational experience within the School of Sustainability.