Joia Herbert Resume
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Joia Herbert Resume

Joia Herbert
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Cell:------------ | ------------ | 7366 Camino Tranquillo | San Diego, CA 92122
EDUCATION
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University of California, San Diego
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science, Physiology and Neuroscience
Expected graduation June 2019

Relevant Coursework: Animal Physiology Lab, Organic Chemistry Lab, General Chemistry Lab, Introductory Biology Lab, General and Organic Chemistry series, Metabolic Biochemistry, Statistics for Psychology, Genetics, Human Physiology, The Cell, Psychology Series

SKILLS
Basis of Lab Techniques, Dissection, DNA isolation and splicing, Gel Electrophoresis, light microscope experience, IR and NMR spectroscopy, isometric and isotonic transducers, centrifuges, mouse feeding and weighing, Microsoft Office, Scope, Kaleidagraph, Image J, ECG interpretation, Google Drive/ Docs/ Spreadsheet, Conversational Spanish

EXPERIENCE

VP Logisitics/ Outreach, Global Medical Brigades, Honduras, Summer 2017-present
Prepared and ran a medical clinic incorporated in the holistic Global Brigades program to help cooperative communities in Honduras obtain a sustainable and healthy standard of living
Worked triage, data entry, pharmacy, child health education, and shadowed dentistry, optometry, doctor consulting, and gynecology.
Recruit and coordinate with medical professionals to join the brigade, organize and submit all forms of outreach/ community service events

Research Intern, University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, La Jolla, CA, Fall 2017-Fall 2018
Handled mice of different strains in the vivarium and the laboratory of the Karen Lab, to assist the PI in researching Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Collected, analyzed, and maintained records of data pertaining to mouse weight and quantified microscope data of tissue samples
Ran gels, stained proteins,

Residential Counselor, Duke TIP, Raleigh, NC, Summer 2016
Provided 24/7 emotional support for children (ranging from homesickness to suicidal thought)
Organized events for the campers every day, including office/ receptionist duties
Single-handedly organized a community service program for the children, providing meals for approximately 250 homeless Raleigh citizens

Volunteer, Time Ministries, Dominican Republic, Summer of 2014
Prescribed and provided eye glasses for 150 underprivileged community members, after working with them to build a chapel and latrines.

Counselor, Leadership 4 Girls, Orlando, FL, Summers of 2014-2015
Worked with young girls to embody self-confidence, strength, and independence

Volunteer, Conklin Center for the Blind, Daytona Beach, FL, Summer 2014
Assisted the administration, such as organizing papers or pantries
Help the students learn to live a normal life past their disabilities, provide support

Activities and Leadership
Principal Member of Global Medical Brigades, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), La Jolla, CA, 2017-present
Social Chairman of Sigma Kappa, UCSD, La Jolla, CA, 2015-2018
Member of Students for Global Health, UCSD, La Jolla, CA, Fall 2015-present
4-year Varsity State Champion and National Medalist, Winter Park Crew, Winter Park, FL 2011-20