Alexis Guerra
Irvine,CA
Summary
Experienced Ph.D. Student Researcher specializing in environmental health with strong skills in project management, data analysis, and scientific communication. Proven ability to analyze complex sequencing data and successfully author scientific publications. Committed to advancing marine water quality monitoring through innovative research and community engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ph.D. Student Researcher
University Of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
08.2020 - Current
- Ensured high-quality genomic, bioinformatic, and environmental data collection for robust analysis.
- Collected data on recreational beach characteristics (e.g., plastic pollution presence).
- Analyzed extensive genetic sequencing data using bioinformatics and programming languages, including R and bash script.
- Managed research projects while mentoring undergraduate researchers on scientific methodologies.
- Authored collaborative publications and grant proposals with faculty and students.
- Presented complex scientific findings to academic and community audiences for public education.
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University Of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
03.2017 - 07.2020
- Maintained accurate data entry of experimental results to support research integrity.
- Prepared and presented findings at science conferences to enhance public understanding.
- Developed new laboratory protocols for experiments to further knowledge in a research project.
- Supervised and mentored new researchers on molecular biology, microbiology, and data analysis techniques.
Education
Ph.D. - Environmental Health
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06-2020
Skills
- Water quality monitoring
- Microbiology and molecular biology
- Genomic data analysis
- Environmental data collection
- RStudio coding
- Research methodologies and design
- Project management
- Field research
- Public speaking
- Community engagement
- Scientific communication
- Leadership and mentoring
Accomplishments
- National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship ($114,000)
- Eugene Cota-Robles Diversity Fellowship ($47,000)
- Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Video Challenge Award ($80,000)
- Health & Human Services HHS Environmental Justice Community Innovator Challenge Award ($95,000)
- Outstanding Poster Presentation at 2017 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Scientists ($300)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Affiliations
- Designed a microbiology and marine water quality learning module for middle and high school students in collaboration with education coordinators at Crystal Cove Conservancy
- Collaborated with Orange County Environmental Justice on Civic Bioremediation Project to remove lead contamination from residential soils
- Assisted the Newport Back Bay Science Center with Marine Life Inventory
- Volunteered in Orange County Coastkeeper Beach Clean-ups
- Volunteered with Orange County Habitats to restore marine estuarine habitats
Certification
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
- Mentoring Excellence Program at UCI
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Ph.D. Student Researcher
University Of California, Irvine
08.2020 - Current
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University Of California, Irvine
03.2017 - 07.2020
Ph.D. - Environmental Health
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Irvine
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