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Hazel Consunji De Guzman

Hazel Consunji De Guzman

Copiague,NY

Summary

Dynamic scientist with years of diverse experience in research, capacity development, and project management. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and strategic planning skills, fundamental in establishing new programs, fostering robust partnerships, and delivering innovative and timely results. Expertise blends scientific rigor with adaptive management, driving impactful outcomes in both professional and public outreach endeavors.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Hair Life Regeneration
11.2024 - Current
  • Establishes foundational processes for business operations
  • Writes proposals for federal and state grant programs supporting startups in the life sciences

Graduate Research Assistant

NYU Langone Health
09.2017 - 05.2024
  • Conducted thorough literature review and rigorous experiments using cutting-edge and customized tools to test hypotheses.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives and achieve project milestones.
  • Participated in regular meetings, providing progress updates, including challenges faced and alternative approaches taken.
  • Contributed to multiple projects and publication of a peer-reviewed journal article.

Philippine Program Coordinator

Yale School of the Environment - ELTI
05.2012 - 03.2017


  • Strengthened strategic partnerships with local organizations by reviving the Rain Forest Restoration Initiative network and developing the Rainforestation Information portal, leveraging program resources and solidifying program legacy.
  • Influenced policy by working with local and national government units on the National REDD-plus Strategy and the National Greening Program.
  • Contributed to the development of the online training program, further expanding program reach and impact.
  • Drafted the overall program impact assessment to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven results for monitoring and evaluation.
  • Secured program funding continuity by tracking performance metrics and effectively showcasing program impacts.

Asia Training Program Assistant

Yale School of the Environment - ELTI
01.2008 - 04.2012


  • Designed and implemented more than 40 training and capacity-building events with partner organizations across Asia, tailoring content based on participant needs and capabilities.
  • Supported outstanding training alumni through the leadership program, ensuring the application of knowledge and skills and the translation into measurable outcomes.
  • Performed wide-ranging administrative, technical, and service-related functions from curriculum development, event logistics, report writing, and participant follow-up.

Lecturer

University of the Philippines
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Developed lesson plans in Introduction to General Biology courses
  • Cultivated critical thinking skills through stimulating discussions and challenging assignments
  • Collaborated with colleagues on improving curriculum and sharing best practices in teaching strategies

Consultant

First Philippine Conservation, Inc.
09.2006 - 12.2006
  • Liaised with management and external experts to better understand client goals and recommend appropriate strategies.
  • Created a green portfolio proposal as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility agenda of one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines.
  • Presented the proposal to executive stakeholders, effectively communicating project objectives and gaining buy-in.

Research Assistant

CTFS-Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
06.2004 - 08.2006
  • Participated in a forest tree census in the CTFS Philippine plot, as part of a network of forest dynamics plots of the Smithsonian Tropical Forest Institute.
  • Managed the CTFS Philippine plot database, populating it with new data from the census and working with scientists to validate and analyze data.
  • Co-authored the book, "Forest trees of Palanan, Philippines: a study in population ecology".

Marketing Assistant

Microsoft-Great Plains Business Solutions
Pasig, Philippines
06.2001 - 09.2002
  • Organized and participated in over a dozen marketing events, increasing small- and medium-sized enterprises' awareness of Point of Sale and Enterprise Resource Planning software solutions
  • Implemented a customer loyalty and referral program, widening client base
  • Liaised between existing and prospective clients and Microsoft customer support

Education

Ph.D. - Environmental Health Science

New York University
New York, NY
05.2024

M.Ph. - Environmental Health Science

New York University
New York, NY
12.2021

M.Sc. - Environmental Science

University of The Philippines
Quezon City, Philippines
06.2012

B.Sc. - Biology

University of The Philippines
Quezon City, Philippines
04.2001

Skills

  • Motivated and Hardworking
  • Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Research Design and Analysis
  • Molecular Biology techniques (RNA isolation, PCR, immunoassays)
  • In vivo and in vitro models
  • Molecular and Systemic Toxicology
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Academic Writing and Presentation
  • Program Management, Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Training and Capacity Development
  • Network Building and Collaboration
  • Advocacy Campaign

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • Society of Toxicology
  • New York Academy of Sciences
Hazel Consunji De Guzman