Academic CV
Physician-in-training and healthcare design researcher working at the intersection of medicine, human-centered design, and community-engaged research. Experienced in mixed-methods research, co-design, stakeholder engagement, usability testing, and translating community insights into healthcare interventions and educational tools.
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Education
Doctor of Medcine
University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine
PRIME-Health Equity Program
La Jolla, CA | Expected 2028
MS in Community Health & Prevention Research
Stanford University - School of Medicine
Palo Alto, CA | 2026
BS in Biochemistry & Cell Biology
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA | 2021
Design Research Intern
The Better Lab
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Synthesized qualitative research through consensus coding and collaborative ideation to identify patient needs and inform the development of digital adherence technologies for tuberculosis care in Uganda.
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Translated patients’ cultural, behavioral, and physical needs into iterative prototypes and accessible health education materials addressing TB recognition, transmission prevention, and signs of infection.
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Conducted usability testing of Wrap App, a client–case manager mobile platform supporting domestic violence social services in San Francisco, identifying opportunities to improve usability and alignment with real-world workflows.
Experiences & Innovations
2022 – Present
Founder & Design Lead
Mosaic Bridges
- Led study design and implementation for a healthcare communication initiative, including IRB development, ecosystem mapping, recruitment, and participant enrollment.
- Conduct qualitative stakeholder research to identify barriers and opportunities for neurodivergent-inclusive adult healthcare.
- Translate research findings into medical education tools supporting shared decision-making with autistic adults and caregivers.
2025-2026
Graduate Research Intern
The Framily Lab
- Adapted the web-SUCCEED self-management intervention for South Asian breast cancer survivors and family caregivers through community-engaged research and co-design.
- Led co-design workshops using values mapping, structured brainstorming, and prototype testing to translate participant insights into culturally responsive intervention adaptations.
- Facilitated patient-caregiver dyadic sessions to identify needs and curate tailored communication and stress-management tools.
2023-2024
Design Researcher
Democratizing Design
- Co-developed a community-facing design toolkit to make design methods more accessible to communities across the San Diego–Tijuana region.
- Mapped the regional design ecosystem and conducted stakeholder interviews to identify barriers to community participation in local design initiatives.
2020-2022
2018-2022
Founder & Design Lead
RE:dsgn
- Developed a human-centered design curriculum and toolkit for educators serving under-resourced schools, focused on building critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Built community and educational partnerships and led end-user testing with elementary students to iteratively refine the program around student needs and interests.
- Established as core design curriculum in 2022 for Linda Vista Innovation Center, serving K-12 schools throughout San Diego County.
I San Diego, CA
I Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA
I Design Lab @ UCSD, San Diego, CA
I UCSF, San Francisco, CA
I San Diego, CA
Community Leadership & Service
Leadership Education / LEND Program
San Diego, CA | Sept. 2024 – Present
Selected for interdisciplinary leadership training focused on improving systems of care for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through clinical education and community partnership.
Team Lead / Jacumba Border Mutual Aid
UC San Diego School of Medicine | Oct. 2023 – Jan. 2024
Led outreach teams providing food and medical support to migrants. Coordinated healthcare volunteers and documented medical needs to support advocacy initiatives.
Administrative Team / EIS x UCSD SOM Outreach Program
UCSD SOM, La Jolla, CA | Dec. 2022 – Feb. 2023
Developed and facilitated health, wellness, and design-thinking lessons for elementary and middle school students. Coordinated volunteers, supplies, teaching preparation, and program logistics.
Studio Director / Design for America
UC San Diego | Apr. 2020 – Jun. 2021
Advised interdisciplinary project teams and served as liaison between student designers, community partners, the UC San Diego Design Lab, and professional mentors. Supported project leadership, community partnerships, organizational strategy, and recruitment.
PUMA Mentor / PUMA Initiative
UC San Diego School of Medicine | Mar. 2023 – May 2024
Mentored five pre-medical students underrepresented in medicine through application strategy, personal statements, interview preparation, and development of narratives.
Internal Vice President / LMSA
UC San Diego School of Medicine | Jan. 2023 – Jan. 2024
Coordinated community outreach with Promotores de Salud and supported mentorship programs connecting Latine medical students with established physicians.
Clinic Director & Leadership Team / International Health Club
UC San Diego / Tijuana, Mexico | Mar. 2018 – Jun. 2022
Progressed through leadership roles including Clinic Manager, Administrative Director, and Clinic Director supporting free community clinics in Tijuana. Coordinated patients, healthcare providers, volunteers, medications, supplies, and community health worker resources for in-person and telehealth services. Led development of community education initiatives in sexual health, LGBTQ+ health, and English-language learning for clinic communities.
CTBS Near-Peer Tutor
UC San Diego School of Medicine | Jun. 2023 – Aug. 2023
Led a team of medical student tutors developing review materials for incoming students and facilitated teaching in immunology, renal medicine, and health systems science. Provided individualized academic mentorship and tutoring.
Recognitions & Awards
- Top Abstract Award at Social Mission Alliance Conference 2026| Selected as the top poster among peers of medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Social Mission Alliance Conference Scholarship Recipient| Financial support for attendance of the Social Mission Alliance Conference 2026 with invitation to pre-conference professional student development program.
- Child Neurology Society Conference 2024 | Poster presentation and abstract of Using Co-Design To Develop an Education Module on Inclusive Care for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Define Stage
- AADMD Conference 2024 | Poster presentation of Using Co-Design To Develop an Education Module on Inclusive Care for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Discovery Phase
- Rady’s Symposium for Innovation in Medical Education 2024 | Poster presentation of Using Co-Design To Develop an Education Module on Inclusive Care for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD,) Discovery Phase
- Top Abstract Award in Medical Education Innovation Category | Selected as the best poster in the medical education innovation category
- Sanford Scholar Award Recipient 2023 | Financial support for compassion-related research projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor
- Hispanic Center of Excellence Scholarship 2023 | financial support for a research project to be completed over the 2023-24 academic year
- CAPIE Yearlong Immersion Program 2023-24 | Financial support for an ASD MedEd research project and immersion program to the child and adolescent psychology field.
- PRIME Conference 2024 | Poster presentation of Using Co-Design To Develop an Education Module on Inclusive Care for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Summer Research Symposium 2024 | Poster presentation of Using Co-Design To Develop an Education Module on Inclusive Care for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- PRIME Conference 2022 | Workshop presenter of “Understanding the Interpreter Experience through Human-Centered Design.”
- LMSA 2022 | workshop presenter of Understanding the Interpreter Experience through Human-Centered Design
- SHM Converge 2021 | Acting as a design mentor and facilitator to teach providers human-centered design as applied to healthcare
- TRELs Scholarship 2020 | received funding to pursue a digital adherence technology project at The Better Lab, UCSF
- Summer Research Conference 2020 | presented the methodology of applying human-centered design to medicine