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MADISON SALDIVAR

Summary

Detail-driven Research Assistant with background in executing data collection, analysis and management tasks. Displayed strengths include strong analytical skills, proficiency in research methodologies and commitment to ensuring accuracy of data interpretation. Passionate about applying academic knowledge and mentorship experience to support community centered research. Detail oriented, organized, and committed to delivering high quality, timely results.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

University Of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI
08.2025 - Current
  • Cleaned and organized research data related to incarceration, trauma exposure and mental health outcomes.
  • Wrote SPSS syntax to create variables, score measures and run statistical analyses.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research projects in Dr. Baker’s lab.
  • Created a conference poster and abstract using existing data examining the relationships between internalized stigma/discrimination and mental health outcomes.

Research Assistant

The Catalyst Group
Kaimuki, HI
07.2024 - Current
  • Designed and implemented pre- and post-test surveys to evaluate program outcomes
  • Analyzed quantitative data in SPSS, including data cleaning, syntax, and statistical testing
  • Conducted focus groups, facilitated discussions, and collected qualitative data
  • Managed and organized datasets in Excel for reporting and visualization
  • Synthesized quantitative and qualitative data to generate insights for monthly and annual reports

Secretary

Psi Chi (Int’l Honors Society in Psychology)
08.2024 - 05.2025

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

  • Maintained meeting notes, managed weekly chapter emails and coordinated monthly general meetings for 55+ active members
  • Organized 4 Krispy Kreme fundraisers to support member awards and conference travel
  • Coordinated a campus Book Drive, collecting 200+ books to support the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua, Oʻahu
  • Managed event logistics, volunteer coordination and outreach for academic and community events

Research Mentorship

Talitha Basinski
Murrieta, CA
06.2022 - 08.2024

Summer Mentorship

  • Collected and organized data on student learning outcomes and clinical training effectiveness
  • Helped prepare research summaries and presentations for faculty and community partners
  • Participated in discussions focused on culturally competent care and public health education
  • Applied foundational research methods and program evaluation techniques to support educational program improvement

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI
12.2025

High School Diploma -

Vista Murrieta High School
Murrieta, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Proficient with SPSS (including Syntax), Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word; SurveyMonkey
  • Data analysis
  • Community outreach
  • Survey design
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Research Assistant

University Of Hawaii At Manoa
08.2025 - Current

Secretary

Psi Chi (Int’l Honors Society in Psychology)
08.2024 - 05.2025

Research Assistant

The Catalyst Group
07.2024 - Current

Research Mentorship

Talitha Basinski
06.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Hawaii At Manoa

High School Diploma -

Vista Murrieta High School
MADISON SALDIVAR