Alondra Gonzalez, MPH

Experience

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  UC Davis Medical Center and Children’s Hospital

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Volunteer

  Volunteered 84 hours in Trauma nursing unit and 8 hours in labor and delivery, volunteered 4 hours a week completing several tasks such as, changing bed sheets, restocking supplies, making patient packets, and attending to patients’ needs.

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  St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  Youth Group Team Leader (Volunteer)

  Worked with a team of leaders to plan and organize weekly youth group meetings for high school teens seeking a community of faith.

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  Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Intern

  Student Intern, Shadowed medical doctors 2 hours a day for a month and assisted in examining patients, took vitals, observed surgeries, and learned of the healthcare system in México, took grammar, history, and medical terminology courses in Spanish, learned about public health issues and cultural issues in México. Total of 130-150 hours of an intensive Medical Spanish course.

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  California State University-Sacramento

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  As Secretary, recorded meeting minutes, sent emails to members weekly, worked with leadership team to analyze existing data and create a new survey instrument to assess how the campus was meeting students’ nutritional needs. As Co-chair, listened to student voices to develop and prioritize the committee’s goals, organized and led meetings with other co-chair, participated in planning projects, actively worked as a group to advocate for students’ holistic health and wellness through social media and project planning, collaboratively developed committee’s vision, mission, and goals statement with the leadership team. Show less

  • President of Sigma Delta Pi

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Secretary and Co-Chair of Student Health Advisory Committee

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2020
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  Conversifi

  Sept 2020 - Nov 2020

  Paid Coach

  Coached English to students in México and Spain using a variety of learning modules covering a range of topics such as social issues, holidays, cultural norms, etc.

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  Sutter Health

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2021

  Entrance Screener

  • Skillfully de-escalated high-pressure situations, employing effective communication techniques, to ensure patient compliance with COVID-19 screening, mask-wearing, and social distancing protocols.• Educated patients on Sutter Health's protocols related to COVID-19 screening, mask usage, and social distancing, demonstrating a patient and informative approach.• Utilized bilingual proficiency to facilitate communication and provide translations for Spanish-speaking patients, ensuring they understood and followed safety guidelines. • Directed patients to appropriate facility locations, contributing to a smooth and organized patient flow while maintaining a patient-centered approach. Show less

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  Orca Bio

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

  RESPONSIBILITIES: - Manufacturing lead for cell therapies, oversaw production activities, ensured adherence to GMP regulations, maintained a culture of safety and quality, and cultivated a culture of collaboration and alignment among team members to ensure seamless manufacturing processes and consistent product quality. - Utilized flow cytometry analysis to meticulously assess assay results, ensuring the accurate release of drug products in line with stringent regulatory standards.- Instructed and prepared new hires to manufacture cell therapies while actively contributing valuable feedback to enhance and optimize the training program.- Was responsible for cGMP manufacturing activities in producing cellular therapies in support of clinical studies, executing and developing scientific protocols, optimizing cell assays, using cell separation technologies, performing flow cytometry, and analyzing data. Show less ACHIEVEMENTS:• Demonstrated adept project management skills by leading and managing the complete project lifecycle, encompassing protocol development, experiment planning and execution, coordination of experiment staff, data analysis, and comprehensive report generation. This project aimed to evaluate assay equivalence between two distinct CytoFLEX machines, highlighting the skill to ensure precision and on-time project delivery. The results enabled the transfer of release testing to a new location.• Led the development of a comprehensive protocol, overseeing its implementation through the execution of experiments aimed at optimizing performance gains on CytoFLEX machines. Executed machine improvements based on data-driven insights, resulting in enhanced efficiency and accuracy of machine operations underscoring strong project management capabilities in achieving operational excellence. - Streamlined the release process and enhanced efficiency by integrating assay material management into the electronic batch record system, reducing work time by 2-3 hours per process.RESPONSIBILITIES:- Responsible for faithfully executing scientific protocols, reviewing and supporting continuous improvements of records and SOPs, analyzing results, maintaining records of experiments and outcomes, and participating in group research discussions.- Oversaw and executed critical potency assays vital for the safe release of cellular drug products, upholding rigorous quality standards including assays for cell proliferation, assays for purity and viability, and mixed lymphocyte reactions (MLR). Show less

  • Lead Manufacturing Associate

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

  • QC Research Associate

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2023

  • Team Leader - Trainer

    Jun 2021 - Dec 2023
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  Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Consultant

  • Collaborated with SFBFS Nutrition Education and Food Access staff to address critical challenges including the need for trauma-informed care implementation and meeting Cal Fresh nutrition class requirements post-pandemic.• Spearheaded a multifaceted project encompassing the development of an online nutrition course, a cultural food selections guide, and a trauma-informed toolkit, showcasing strong project management skills.• Effectively defined project objectives, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.• Ensured that all project materials, including the cultural food selections guide, were culturally relevant, respectful, and responsive to the diverse needs of the community.• Fostered collaboration with a diverse team of professionals, including nutrition educators, community health experts, and organizational leaders, to ensure project success.• Applied and expanded public health skill set, gaining insights into leadership, communication, and collaboration.• Developed skills in literature review, problem-solving, collaboration, effective communication, and time management. Show less