Alexandra Mayer

Dedicated and accomplished medical student with a strong background in healthcare leadership, education, program development, and community engagement. Demonstrated ability to organize and lead diverse teams, drive impactful initiatives, and foster collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Proven track record of implementing innovative strategies to address healthcare disparities and promote health equity. Skilled in research, curriculum development, and advocacy. Committed volunteer with a passion for empowering underserved communities. Adept at leveraging expertise to advance organizational missions and enhance community well-being.

• Science Education
• Laboratory Techniques/Teaching
• Curriculum Development/planning
• Genetic Laboratory Skills: PCR, BLAST, etc.
• Advising/Mentorship
• Vitals
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification
• Medical Spanish-Beginner

• AAMC Western Group on Educational Affairs Conference, Oral Presentation, Applying Team-Based Learning to Educate Medical Students on Dermatological Conditions in People of Color, 05/04/24
• 5th Annual CUSM Research and Scholarly Activity Symposium, California University of Science and Medicine, Poster Presentation, Applying Team-Based Learning to Educate Medical Students on Dermatological Conditions in People of Color , 04/12/24
• 5th Annual CUSM Research and Scholarly Activity Symposium, California University of Science and Medicine, Poster Presentation, In depth review of traumatic injury among the incarcerated population, 04/12/24
• 5th Annual CUSM Research and Scholarly Activity Symposium, California University of Science and Medicine, Poster Presentation, Assessment of the tendon to bone distance within the finger flexor pulley system in recreational climbers, 04/12/24
• 5th Annual CUSM Research and Scholarly Activity Symposium, California University of Science and Medicine, Poster Presentation, Prevalence of Obesity and Hypertension Comorbidity at the Inland Empire Free Clinic , 04/12/24
• Innovations in Medical Education Conference, USC Keck, Poster Presentation, Applying Team-Based Learning to Educate Medical Students on Dermatological Conditions in People of Color, 02/15/24
• Student Summer Research Program Presentation, California University of Science and Medicine, Oral Presentation, Provider Perspectives and Biases Towards Analgesia Usage and Anesthesia Administration in Gynecological Procedures: Examining the Influence of Race and Socioeconomic Class, 07/20/23
• 5th Annual CUSM Research and Scholarly Activity Symposium, California University of Science and Medicine, Poster Presentation, Retrospective Study of Chronic Conditions Among the Adult Patient Population Served by the Student-Run Inland Empire Free Clinic, 04/28/23
• ASA 2021 National Conference, virtual, Oral Presentation, The Neurobiology of Mindfulness: An exploration of Mirror Neurons during Acts of Worship, Neurobiology Lab, 07/31/21
• ASA Southern California Winter Conference, Azusa Pacific University, Oral Presentation, The Neurobiology of Mindfulness: An exploration of Mirror Neurons during Acts of Worship, Neurobiology Lab, 02/22/20
• 2019 STEM Research Symposium, Azusa Pacific University, Oral Presentation, Identification of an unknown species of soil fungus following the Colby Fire of 2014, Genetic Ecology Lab, 09/28/19 Awarded Best Oral Presentation
• ASM Microbe National Conference, San Francisco, Ca, Poster Presentation, Identification of an unknown species of soil fungus following the Colby Fire of 2014, Genetic Ecology Lab, 06/20/19
• Common Day of Learning, Azusa Pacific University, Poster Presentation, Modulation of Physiological Biomarkers of Acute Stress with Behavioral Intervention, SONA Neuroscience Lab, 02/20/19
• Southern California Branch of American Society for Microbiology Fall Conference, La Jolla, Ca, Poster Presentation, Identification of an unknown species of soil fungus following the Colby Fire of 2014, Genetic Ecology Lab, 10/15/18 Awarded 2018 SCASM Undergraduate Poster Prize for Outstanding Research

• Sona Neuroscience Laboratory, Scott J. Wood, PhD, 10/01/18, 05/01/20, Evaluated subjective and physiological biomarkers of acute stress. Contributed toward the implementation of a cold pressor test and a deep breathing intervention introduced to buffer the stress response. Appointed senior leadership role in January 2019. Led the definition of a new study exploring the attentional requirements when using vibrotactile feedback as a real-time sensory supplementation aid for balance control. Presented research.
• Genetic Ecology Research, Scott Kinnes, PhD, 05/01/18, 05/01/20, Investigated unknown species of Neurospora fungus. Performed genetic isolation and sequencing. Discovered Genus-specific primer to further research and specify species. Presented Research at regional and national conferences.
• Neurobiology Research, Cahleen Shrier, PhD, 08/01/19, 05/01/20, Analyzed current research on mirror neurons activation and correlation to mindfulness practices. Presented research at regional and national conferences.