Experience

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  University of california at san diego, division of biological sciences

  May 2007 - Dec 2009

  Assistant to Dr. Fortes, Mammalian Physiology II course (BIPN 102). Taught weekly sections and held weekly office hours in order to help students of the class increase their understanding of material. Along with other teaching assistants, wrote and administered two midterms and one final exam per quarter. Answered all university-related inquires via phone, email, or walk-up desk. Responsible for lost & found, renting tables to student organizations, and upkeep of university contacts.

  • Teaching Assistant

    Mar 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Student Information Operator

    May 2007 - Dec 2009
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  Verenium

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2010

  Research associate

  Assist Fungal and Molecular Biology group in development of new host for enzyme fermentation in cellulosic ethanol production. Developed skills in the following areas:• General lab equipment knowledge and usage• Sterile technique• Isolation and discovery of fungal strains• Fungal culturing and strategy in solid and liquid media• Supernatant analysis including SDS-PAGE, enzyme activity assays, diafiltration, SSF (Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation)

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  Bp biofuels

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2012

  Research associate

  Assist Fungal and Molecular Biology group in development of new host for enzyme fermentation in cellulosic ethanol production. Developed skills in the following areas:• General lab equipment knowledge and usage• Sterile technique• Isolation and discovery of fungal strains• Fungal culturing and strategy in solid and liquid media• Supernatant analysis including SDS-PAGE, enzyme activity assays, diafiltration, SSF (Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation)• Protoplasting and transformation of multiple fungal strains• PCR, primer design, gDNA extraction, gel electrophoresis • Vector construction, cloning Member of the Culture Committee which is dedicated to achieving and maintaining the established ideals of culture within BP Biofuels. Show less

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  Dr. nicole glathe

  Jan 2017 - now

  Licensed acupuncturist

  California and Nationally certified acupuncturist and herbalist, specializing in women's health, stress management, and pain. Find out more: drnicoleglathe.com

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  The institue of classical five elements acupuncture

  Sept 2017 - May 2020

  Faculty

  As the only program of it's kind offered in Southern California, the Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Program offers acupuncturists and other licensed medical professionals the opportunity to become certified as Classical Five-Element practitioners.

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  Elix

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2020

  Founder & chief medical officer

  Elix is the first menstrual wellness brand to combine Chinese medicine and clinical research to deliver personalized herbal treatments for hormonal health. Debuting in January 2020, Elix is on a mission to democratize access to science-backed holistic remedies so women can feel and do our best every day of the month.

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  Wthn

  Jul 2022 - now

  • Head of Product and Service Innovation

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Chief Of Staff

    Jul 2022 - Jan 2023