Joshua Becker
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Motivated early-career professional with 2+ years experience in Global Health and Health Research. Proficient in data collection, infectious diseases, and project management. Eager to contribute to impactful health initiatives by leveraging strong problem-solving skills and team collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lifeguard
City Of Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, California
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored pool activities to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Responded to emergencies by executing rescue techniques and first aid procedures. I participated in one emergency situation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pool facilities and surrounding areas.
- Received proper training and certification in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen Administration.
Stanford Clinical Summer Intern
Stanford
Palo Alto, California
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Attended key guest lectures & participated in hands on activities including anatomic dissections & intermediate medical procedures.
- Conducted research project & case studies on respiratory infections & presented findings to panel.
University of Global Health Equity Intern
University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda
Kigali Heights , Rwanda
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked with mentor, Jonathan Abaho, on development of a manuscript regarding malaria vaccines and chemoprevention; co-authored conference abstract.
- Attended lectures on parasitology and infectious disease.
- Assisted with development of global health course.
UCSF Summer Researchers in Global Health Intern
UCSF Health
San Francisco, California
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted Research Project with the UCSF Malaria Elimination Initiative on relationship between malaria and climate change. Presented findings to internship panel.
- Explored Global Health topics through guest lectures, global health activities/experiments, and through provided curriculum.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benicia High School
Benicia 06-2025
Cellular, Molecular, and Organismal Biology
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CASkills
- Research methodology
- Infectious disease surveillance
- Project management
- Public speaking and presenting
- Emergency response
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
Becker, J., Abaho (MBChB), J. (2024). Malaria Vaccines: Combining New Tools with Old Strategies to Combat an Old Adversary. National High School Journal of Science. Accepted, Pending Revisions.
Timeline
Stanford Clinical Summer Intern
Stanford
09.2024 - 11.2024
University of Global Health Equity Intern
University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda
09.2024 - 09.2024
UCSF Summer Researchers in Global Health Intern
UCSF Health
06.2024 - 07.2024
Lifeguard
City Of Walnut Creek
06.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Benicia High School
Cellular, Molecular, and Organismal Biology
Stanford University