Grace Rish
Brighton,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented Research Assistant skilled in laboratory techniques and data analysis. Experience in conducting meaningful research and managing laboratory operations, contributing to advancements in pediatric neuroblastoma studies. In addition, I am a Youth Ministry Coordinator with expertise in event organization and community engagement. Proven ability to develop impactful programs that foster community involvement and promote service among youth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts
06.2025 - Current
- Conduct research on the thymic microenvironment and T-cell maturation in pediatric neuroblastoma.
- Perform lab management tasks such as upkeep of the mouse colony and ordering materials
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Archdiocese of Boston
Needham, MA
07.2025 - Current
- Organize community events to engage members and promote church activities.
- Instill the values of service and community involvement into high school-aged parishioners.
- Develop promotional materials for church activities and events.
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted experiments toward a senior honors thesis investigating Broncho-Pulmonary Dysplasia.
- Learned important laboratory techniques, and taught them to junior laboratory members.
- Assisted in lab management tasks.
GreeNDot Senior Fellow
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Worked with a team of other senior leaders to promote safer practices and decrease the number of sexual assault and domestic violence cases recorded on college campuses.
- Held weekly training sessions for younger undergraduates so that they could be prepared and impactful bystanders
- Led the marketing team and managed social media for the University of Notre Dame GreenDot Chapter
Calculus II Teaching Assistant
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Coordinated study groups and tutoring sessions for students needing extra support.
- Organized academic events and workshops to enhance student engagement and learning opportunities.
- Held weekly review sessions and office hours.
Office Research Associate
Harper Cancer Research Institute
Notre Dame, Indiana
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted principal investigators in submitting materials for grants.
- Coordinated the annual cancer research conference held at the University of Notre Dame.
- Made promotional materials for events held on both Notre Dame's campus and Indiana University School of Medicine's campus
Camp Counselor
Diocese Of Wheeling-Charleston
Huttonsville, West Virginia
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Supervised camper activities and ensured safety during recreational events.
- Organized daily schedules and facilitated group discussions and team-building exercises.
- Gained lifeguard, first-aid, CPR, ropes course, and archery instructor certifications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Theology
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2025
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Research methodologies
- Community engagement
- Event coordination
- Data analysis
- Academic tutoring
Volunteer Experiences
- Organized multiple 5K races for struggling communities in El Salvador
- Helped to organize food and clothing drives for struggling families in southern West Virginia
- Participated in Covid-relief efforts ensuring that vulnerable members of the population (elderly and immune compromised) still received the resources (food and shelter) that they counted on when federal programs came to a halt
- Substitute catechist for various religious education programs
- Member of the DFMC team for the 2026 Boston Marathon
Timeline
Youth Ministry Coordinator
Archdiocese of Boston
07.2025 - Current
Research Assistant
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
06.2025 - Current
Undergraduate Student Researcher
University of Notre Dame
05.2024 - 05.2025
GreeNDot Senior Fellow
University of Notre Dame
05.2024 - 05.2025
Office Research Associate
Harper Cancer Research Institute
08.2022 - 05.2023
Camp Counselor
Diocese Of Wheeling-Charleston
05.2022 - 08.2022
Calculus II Teaching Assistant
University of Notre Dame
01.2022 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Theology
University of Notre Dame