Aliza Hacking
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced leader, lifelong athlete, and lover of [solidcore] with a proven ability to motivate individuals and teams. Driven, enthusiastic recent college graduate with demonstrated effective communication and strategic planning skills in various environments, who loves group fitness, reinforcing the mind-body connection, and connecting with and motivating people.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Medical Assistant
Cardiology Consultants of Santa Monica
05.2024 - Current
- Interfaced with and educated patients on a daily basis in a kind, patient, and adaptable manner
- Performed blood pressure checks and took vitals
- Took histories and reviewed test results with patients
- Handled various billing and administrative tasks
- Navigated and multi-tasked within a fast-paced healthcare environment
Stuart House Volunteer
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
- Supported child victims of sexual abuse before forensic interviews and therapy
- Welcomed families to the center, answered questions, and helped them feel comfortable
Chief Executive Officer
Fellowship for International Service and Health, UCLA
10.2021 - 04.2025
- Organized and operated a biweekly free health clinic in Maclovio Rojas, Mexico
- Designed and taught English lessons to children and adults in Maclovio Rojas, Mexico
- Identified, applied for, and obtained funding for trips
- Led a leadership team of 17 and organization of 70 undergraduate students
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Neuroscience
University of California
Los Angeles, CA06.2025
Skills
- Team leadership
- Community outreach
- Bilingual communication
- Curriculum development
- Public speaking skills
- Time management skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Anatomical & medical knowledge
Certification
- Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
Executive Medical Assistant
Cardiology Consultants of Santa Monica
05.2024 - Current
Stuart House Volunteer
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Fellowship for International Service and Health, UCLA
10.2021 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Neuroscience
University of California
Publications
- Klune C., Goodpaster C., Gongwer M., Gabriel C., An J., Chen R., Jones N., Williams O., Shari M., Ramirez M., Hacking A., Andrade T., Schwarz L., DeNardo L. “Developmentally distinct architectures in top-down pathways controlling threat avoidance.” Nature Neuroscience vol. 28,4 (2025): 823-835. doi:10.1038/s41593-025-01890-w
- Gongwer M., Qi A., Enos A., Rueda S., Klune C., Shari M., Kashay A., Williams O., Hacking A., Riley J., Wilke G., Yang Y., Lu H., Leuchter A., DeNardo L., Wilke S. “A cell type-specific mechanism driving the rapid antidepressant effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation.” bioRxiv 2025.01.29.635537. 30 Jan. 2025. doi:10.1101/2025.01.29.635537. Accepted at Cell.
- Hacking, A., et al. “Investigating the Circuit-Specific, Anti-Depressive Effects of aiTBS in Mice: The Role of IT-SST-PV Circuitry.” May 2025. Poster presentation at UCLA Undergraduate Interdepartmental Program for Neuroscience Poster Day.
- Hacking, A., Rueda Mora, S., Gongwer, MW, DeNardo, LA. “Investigating Brain-Wide Changes in Circuit Function Following Repetitive Transcranial Stimulation.” 2024. Oral Presentation at UCLA Undergraduate Research Week. Online.