Science and its benefits should be accessible to everyone

Policy

Genetic Discrimination

Precision medicine and innovative biotechnology are motivating the collection of highly personal biological data that has the potential to be exploited to justify unfair treatments across sectors of our society.

I advocate for new federal legislation that establishes a new protected class of “biological information” that protects civil rights while growing the bioeconomy.

President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

As an intern in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, I staffed subcommittees composed of scientific and engineering experts to provide recommendations aimed at federal agencies with goal to solve problems facing the country.

I played a role in the development of reports aimed at solving the public health workforce shortage, tackling greenhouse gas emissions, and improving patient safety

Green Jobs & Recidivism

The lack of adequate employment opportunities for formerly-incarcerated people severely restricts their ability to build stable lives and continues to punish them long after they have served their time.

In an op-ed, I argue that funding structures in California aimed at building green infrstructure can be used to employ formerly-incarcerated people and laws preventing the hiring of firefighters with criminal records should be loosened.

Precision Medicine Equity

While advancements in precision medicine have garnered significant attention, the ways that this budding subset of technology intersects with existing health disparities are often overlooked.

I coordinated and write a white paper confronting these issues and providing policy recommendations including restructuring reimbursement frameworks, reducing drug prices, fostering diversity in clinical trials, and building strong community partnerships.

Advocacy

Stanford Genetics Advocacy Committee

The Genetics Advocacy Committee is the Genetics department’s student-run, grassroots advocacy group dedicated to improving and promoting opportunities throughout the Stanford Genetics Department.

As co-chair, I empowered and assisted advocacy project leads in project organization, obtaining necessary resources, and advancing toward established goals.

Stanford BioJam

BioJam is a community-led camp devoted to the education of teenagers underrepresented in STEM.

As financial officer, I applied for and was awarded over $100,000 in university and public grants, and worked with Stanford administrators across departments and community organizations to ensure students could realize a future where science is embraced not only as a tool, but also as a medium for creativity and cultural expression