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Alyssia Sanchez

Alyssia Sanchez

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Manager @ MolecuLight

  • Education

    • University of Guelph

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      Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, with Co-op

      Activities and Societies: Women in Science and Engineering, Engineers Without Borders, Tetra Society of North America • Graduated with Distinction (cGPA 80%+)• College of Engineering and Physical Sciences' Society of Excellence• College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Leadership Scholarship• Dean's Honour List

    • University of Toronto

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      Master of Applied Science Biomedical Engineering cGPA 4.0/4.0

      Student researcher at the Intelligent Assistive Systems and Technology Lab affiliated with the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Supervised by Dr. Alex Mihailidis.

  • Experience

    • Unitron Global

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Assistant Project Leader

    • Sonova Group

      Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
      Software Quality Assurance Analyst

    • DJP Home Solutions

      Feb 2020 - May 2021
      Project Manager

    • Boston Scientific

      May 2021 - May 2022
      Junior Intellectual Property Associate

    • University of Toronto

      Sept 2022 - Aug 2024

      • MIE240H1: Human-Centred Systems Design/Human Factors Engineering• TEP1501H: Leadership and Leading in Groups and Organizations • MIE315H1: Design for the Environment• TEP447H1: The Art of Ethical and Equitable Decision Making in Engineering

      • Teaching Assistant

        Sept 2022 - Aug 2024

      • IP Strategy Coordinator - The Hatchery Startup Incubator

        Sept 2022 - May 2024

    • Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

      Sept 2022 - Sept 2024
      Graduate Researcher

      Designed and developed human-centered assistive technology to support aging and caregiving, including a home-based reminder system that improved communication between people living with dementia and their caregivers. Applied machine learning, data analytics, and iterative product development to optimize usability, enhance outcomes, and drive adoption.

    • The Reach Alliance

      Apr 2023 - Mar 2025
      Researcher

      Collaborated with Tata Trusts on a project that enhances service delivery systems for India's internal migrants, focusing on creating streamlined, efficient pathways that ensure vulnerable groups have direct access to social protections and entitlements.

    • Flow Robotics

      Mar 2024 - Mar 2025
      Co-Founder

    • MolecuLight

      Mar 2025 - now
      Product Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification

      Aveta Business Institute
      Aug 2019

    • Diplôme d’études en langue Française (DELF) - B2

      Ministère de l'Éducation nationale
      Jan 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Alyssia Sanchez
      Centre for International Experience Research Travel Grant University of Toronto Centre for International Experience Apr 2024 Awarded a travel grant twice to support in-person research activities in India. The first grant focused on enhancing service delivery systems for internal migrants, collaborating with stakeholders to streamline access to social protections and entitlements to strengthen household resilience and economic development. The second grant supported the presentation of this research at the 2024 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC).
    • Awarded to Alyssia Sanchez
      VHA Home Healthcare Graduate Research Award VHA Home Healthcare Oct 2023 Awarded to promising young scientists who engage in research that will diversify the research capacity and expertise in the home and community sector.
    • Awarded to Alyssia Sanchez
      Canada Graduate Scholarship - Master's (CGS M) National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada May 2023 Awarded to students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in undergraduate and early graduate studies.
    • Awarded to Alyssia Sanchez
      College of Engineering & Physical Sciences Society of Excellence Membership University of Guelph Jun 2022 Membership to the Society of Excellence is awarded to graduating students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement and have made outstanding contributions to the University of Guelph community and beyond throughout their university time. Selected as 1 of 12 recipients in the 2022 graduating class.
    • Awarded to Alyssia Sanchez
      College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Leadership Scholarship University of Guelph Nov 2021 Nominated and awarded the first CEPS leadership scholarship based on leadership and initiative in improving the University and broader community through extra-curricular and volunteer activities.
    • Awarded to Alyssia Sanchez
      GTA Design Choice Award University of Guelph College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Apr 2021 Received the GTA Choice Award (2nd place) alongside a team of four students for the design of a novel scoliosis brace treatment in Engineering Design III, a class of 280+ students.Digital presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jylcMDFMGpY
    • Awarded to Alyssia Sanchez
      Best Overall Design Award How to Change the World Feb 2021 The How to Change the World Conference empowers communities to collaboratively tackle our world's most important challenges. Alongside three students, I developed a sustainable solution for Villier’s Island, Canada, following the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal #6: Clean Water and Sanitation. We designed and proposed the implementation of green roof infrastructure to improve stormwater management, waste diversion, air quality, and energy efficiency, as well as to provide a platform for… Show more The How to Change the World Conference empowers communities to collaboratively tackle our world's most important challenges. Alongside three students, I developed a sustainable solution for Villier’s Island, Canada, following the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal #6: Clean Water and Sanitation. We designed and proposed the implementation of green roof infrastructure to improve stormwater management, waste diversion, air quality, and energy efficiency, as well as to provide a platform for sustainable water usage education in elementary schools. Our solution obtained 1st place for our design challenge cohort.Digital Portfolio: https://www.notion.so/Team-3-C-Reinventing-Environmental-Education-on-Villiers-Island-UPDATED-7a9d19a50edd45e09138c1a291c75512 Show less
    • Awarded to Alyssia Sanchez
      Dean's Honour List University of Guelph College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Jan 2019 Maintained Dean's Honour List (cumulative average of 80%+) through various semesters.
    • Awarded to Alyssia Sanchez
      Arthur Paulin Memorial Scholarship Award The Hillman Group Canada Jul 2017 Awarded for high academic achievement and exemplary community involvement.
    • Awarded to Alyssia Sanchez
      Cardinal Carter Award St. Mary Catholic Secondary School May 2017 Honour roll recipient with an overall average of 90%+ throughout all four years of high school.
    • Awarded to Alyssia Sanchez
      Ontario Scholar Ontario Ministry of Education May 2017 Designation awarded to students who exceed Ministry expectations in six or more Grade 12 University preparatory courses.
    • Awarded to Alyssia Sanchez
      University of Guelph Entrance Scholarship University of Guelph Awarded with a $3000 scholarship for having an entrance GPA of 90%+.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Highly Qualified Personnel Affiliate

      Issued by AGE-WELL NCE Inc. on Jan 2023
      AGE-WELL NCE Inc.Associated with Alyssia Sanchez

    • Director of Outreach

      Issued by WiSE - University of Guelph Chapter on Apr 2020
      WiSE - University of Guelph ChapterAssociated with Alyssia Sanchez

    • Advocacy Lead

      Issued by Engineers Without Borders Canada on Apr 2021
      Engineers Without Borders CanadaAssociated with Alyssia Sanchez

    • Presenter

      Issued by TED Conferences on May 2016
      TED ConferencesAssociated with Alyssia Sanchez

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Tetra Society of North America on Jan 2021
      Tetra Society of North AmericaAssociated with Alyssia Sanchez

    • Youth Services Coordinator

      Issued by Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Parish on Jun 2013
      Our Lady of Assumption Catholic ParishAssociated with Alyssia Sanchez