Lillie Jordanov
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Honors undergraduate student pursuing a career as a physician-scientist with interests in neurosurgery, traumatic brain injury, and translational neuroscience. Experienced in lanthanide coordination chemistry research through the Hawaiʻi INBRE program, with additional leadership in peer mentorship, scientific instrumentation training, and service through crisis intervention. Committed to integrating scientific innovation, compassionate patient care, and lifelong learning to improve outcomes for patients with neurological disease.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Mentor
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
07.2026 - Current
- Serve as a Peer Mentor for STEM majors in UNIV 1000: First-Year Seminar, leading discussions and activities that foster student engagement, personal development, and campus involvement.
- Connect with assigned students regularly to provide individualized mentorship, answer questions, and promote academic success and well-being.
- Mentor a cohort of STEM first-year students by providing academic guidance, peer support, and resources to facilitate a successful transition to college life.
- Refer students to appropriate university resources, including academic advising, tutoring, counseling, healthcare, and student support services.
- Promote an inclusive and welcoming campus community by encouraging cultural engagement, leadership development, and meaningful peer connections.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and the Center for Academic Success to support first-year student retention and success initiatives.
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
Online
06.2026 - Current
- Apply evidence-based crisis intervention techniques, including active listening, rapport building, collaborative problem-solving, and safety planning, to support texters in moments of acute distress.
- Provide real-time, text-based crisis intervention to individuals experiencing emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and other mental health crises.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify imminent safety concerns and coordinate with supervisors and emergency services when necessary to ensure client safety.
- Maintain confidentiality while documenting crisis conversations accurately and adhering to organizational protocols and ethical standards.
- Complete the majority of volunteer shifts during overnight hours to provide support during periods of highest crisis volume and greatest community need.
Residential Honors Program
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
10.2025 - Current
- Mentored first-year Residential Honors Program students as they transitioned to college life and the Honors community.
- Connected mentees with academic and campus resources while fostering engagement within the Honors Program.
- Selected as an Honors Ambassador (April 2026) in recognition of outstanding contributions and commitment to the Residential Honors Program.
- Represent the Honors Program at Preview Days, prospective student meetings, and recruitment events.
- Assist with Honors community-building initiatives and student engagement activities.
Scientific Instrumentation Mentor
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
10.2025 - Current
- Train and mentor undergraduate students in the safe and effective operation of advanced analytical instrumentation used in chemistry teaching and research laboratories.
- Provide hands-on instruction for scientific instruments including NMR spectroscopy, liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS), polarimetry, and other laboratory instrumentation.
- Supervise instrument use to ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and proper operating protocols.
- Troubleshoot common instrument and user issues while promoting accurate data collection and best laboratory practices.
- Support faculty and laboratory staff by maintaining instrument readiness and fostering a collaborative learning environment for student researchers.
Research Associate
Hawaii IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Through Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
08.2025 - Current
- Investigate the stability and degradation pathways of lanthanide-based MRI contrast agents through electrochemical characterization.
- Perform cyclic voltammetry experiments to evaluate oxidation behavior of DOTA-lanthanide complexes and assess trends across the lanthanide series.
- Interpret electrochemical and coordination chemistry data to examine relationships between metal ion identity and contrast agent stability.
- Review primary scientific literature to guide hypothesis development, experimental design, and interpretation of findings.
- Authored and presented scientific posters summarizing original research findings at undergraduate research conferences.
Neurosurgery Shadow
OU Health Science Center With Dr. Phillip Bonney, M.D, MS
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Shadow neurosurgeons across inpatient, outpatient, and operative settings, observing the evaluation and management of patients with traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors, spinal disorders, and other complex neurosurgical conditions.
- Observe complex cranial and spinal procedures, gaining exposure to microsurgical techniques, surgical anatomy, and intraoperative clinical decision-making.
- Assist with intraoperative clinical documentation by capturing standardized surgical photographs for operative records and case review.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and discussions to understand collaborative patient management throughout the perioperative course.
- Engage in discussions with attending neurosurgeons regarding emerging research, including novel diagnostic approaches for traumatic brain injury and the translation of scientific discoveries into patient care.
Medical Assistant and Medical Receoptionist
All Access Ortho Oahu
Honolulu, HI
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Busy Orthopedic Urgent Care; responsible for seeing approximately 80-100 patients per day.
- Managed patient records and ensured accurate documentation in electronic health system.
- Managed patient records and ensured accurate documentation in electronic health system (iMed).
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and clinical procedures.
- Prepared examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for patient visits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Psychology
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI05-2028
Skills
- Scientific Instrumentation: NMR spectroscopy, LC-MS, GC-MS, polarimetry, electrochemical instrumentation
- Laboratory Techniques: Cyclic voltammetry, coordination chemistry, lanthanide complex synthesis, electrochemical analysis, experimental design, scientific literature review, laboratory documentation
- Software: ChemDraw, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, iMED, Mercury
Publications
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Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Standard First Aid
Timeline
Peer Mentor
Hawaii Pacific University
07.2026 - Current
Crisis Counselor Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
06.2026 - Current
Neurosurgery Shadow
OU Health Science Center With Dr. Phillip Bonney, M.D, MS
06.2026 - 07.2026
Residential Honors Program
Hawaii Pacific University
10.2025 - Current
Scientific Instrumentation Mentor
Hawaii Pacific University
10.2025 - Current
Research Associate
Hawaii IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Through Hawaii Pacific University
08.2025 - Current
Medical Assistant and Medical Receoptionist
All Access Ortho Oahu
01.2025 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry And Psychology
Hawaii Pacific University