Education
2022 - 2026
University of California, Berkeley
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Aerospace Engineering
Official Certificates: The Berkeley Changemaker, Entrepreneurship (SCET)
Experience
ECLSS Structural Analysis Intern - VAST Space (Fall 2024)
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Spearheaded structural analysis using Ansys including evaluating material strength, stability, and fatigue for ECLSS air revitalization system
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Wrote versatile data post-processing/visualization Python scripts for ECLSS trace contamination testbed, collaborated with Ground Support Software team to integrate algorithms into company-wide DAQ system
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Developing an ECLSS hardware analysis hand calcs excel to enable engineers to track analyses, results, and calculations efficiently
Life Support Systems Engineering Intern - VAST Space (Summer 2024)
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Owned development, test procedures, and data acquisition for 2x airflow test rigs for Haven-1. Integrated redundant anemometers and orifice sensors to improve flow measurements and recharacterize the cabin fans. Completed 2 PDRs and 2 TRRs
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Wrote Python script to scan fan and pump RPM data, isolate stable ranges, and extract sensor values to save hours of hand-calcs
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Made 15ft shielded 8awg wire harness and apparatus for EMI/EMC radiated emissions and “conducted emissions” testing
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Ran 12hr bakeout procedures for oxidizer particulate samples, and managed installation of VOC/weather monitors in facility
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Used Siemens NX to design vibration testing fixtures for ECLSS components, working closely with cross-functional teams
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Managed airflow test rig work orders and procured custom test setup hardware from vendors for technician use
Competitive Science Fair Coach - sciencefair.io (Present)
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Coach for high school students on research methods, writing, elevator pitches, and public speaking for Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
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Winter Bootcamp 2025 event presenter focusing on mastering presentations, posters, and pitches
Systems Integration and Test Engineering Intern - NASA JPL (Summer 2023)
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Co-led testing procedures of CRISTAL satellite calibration mechanism. Developed required electrical ground support equipment
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Oversaw Thermal Vacuum Chamber environmental testing, and contamination control for Europa Clipper mechanical supports
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Organized and budgeted 10+ PWB quotes and 100+ electronic component orders from multiple vendors. Located part alternates
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Extensive cleanroom experience: ESD and contamination safety protocols, handling critical flight hardware, gowning procedures
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Designed avionics and ground support enclosures using for LEO satellite Carbon Plume Mapper, airborne project SMICES
Relevant JPL Training: Cleanroom, PPE, JPL Critical Item Handling, ESD Safety, Connector Mate & De-Mate, HAZCOM, Hazardous Waste Generation, Intro to Cognizant Engineering, Cognizant Engineer Additive Manufacturing, Cognizant Engineer Materials & Process
Academic Publication
Published Online Dec 19, 2021
AIAA 2022-0328
Session: Enabling Technologies I: Human Health Issues in Space
Academic Extracurriculars/Student Club Experience
Outreach Liaison - Association of Women in Aerospace at UC Berkeley (Present)
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Co-manages outreach and networking opportunities with industry partners and professionals for on-campus events
Member - Women in Weightlifting (Present)​
Advisor - Spaceform (Present)
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Leadership point of contact for materials- and biology-related research expertise and industry networking​
Microfluidics Research Team Lead - Spaceform (2023-2024)
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Led a team of 9 students in research proposal/abstract writing for 3D-printing microfluidic channels for biofuel production using Computed Axial Lithography, managed professional outreach and led weekly team meetings
Alumni Guest Speaker - Seattle Museum of Flight + Boeing + NASA (Present)
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Guest panelist sharing college and internship-related expertise on panel events for current Western Aerospace Scholars
Communications Specialist - Seattle Museum of Flight + Boeing + NASA (2020-2021)
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A- grade in college-credited Space & Space History course through the University of Washington, junior year of high school
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Selected for highest leadership, directed and delegated teams to design a mission to Mars, team awarded Best Aerospace Startup
Co-Founder & Social Media Chair - AIAA at UC Berkeley (2023-2024)
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Co-managed LinkedIn, Instagram, and social media accounts including administration, social media content, and slideshow presentations.
Manufacturing Engineer - Space Enterprise at Berkeley (2022-2023)
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Manufactured aluminum, stainless steel propulsion system parts from drawings using mill with spin indexer, lathe, and drill press
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Designed CAD for jigs, engine structural components on the Eureka-1 liquid hybrid rocket, propulsion leak fixing and testing
High School Ambassador - We In Space (2020-2022)
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Hosted 4-part panel event junior year of high school
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Led social media and blog post content
Team Lead, Avionics/Software Sub-team Lead - OES Aerospace Team (2019-2022)
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Led 10 peers to compete in The American Rocketry Challenge, taught 25 students engineering basics 2hrs/week for 2 academic years
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Led algorithm development for autonomous in-flight path-correcting rocket avionics to reach exact altitudes and flight durations
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Manufactured and designed custom avionic PCBs, taught and performed soldering, wiring, carbon fiber CNC, CAD, and 3D printing
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Team won The American Rocketry Challenge 2021 with record-breaking scores ($25k), featured on local ABC News, space.com
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Managed social media, media outreach, and competition-related administrative tasks, won Marketing Competition 2019
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Mechanical Engineer, Marketing - OreSat, Portland State Aerospace Society (2010-2022)
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Designed engineering drawings for manufacturing OreSat Cirrus Flux Camera hardware, co-led design-review meetings
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Co-led marketing team to fundraise over $20,000 for OreSat parts, managed social media accounts and outreach
