Company Overview: Supported the development of autistic students.
Adept at fostering speech and language skills, providing valuable life skills instruction, and collaborating with educators, therapists, and parents to create an inclusive learning environment.
Supported the development of autistic students.
Research Assistant
Inclusive Research on Language Processes (IRL) Lab
02.2023 - 05.2025
Company Overview: Conducting research in Aphasia Advocacy and Bilingualism under Dr. Jennifer Mack.
Created a case study using a pseudo-patient of Indian-Hindi speaking origin that use synthetic speech samples to teach to students.
Conducted research in Aphasia Advocacy and Bilingualism and collaborated on groundbreaking projects aimed at advancing the understanding of language disorders and advocating for individuals affected by aphasia.
Founder and President
UMass Amherst Indian Student Union
01.2022 - 05.2025
Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by the student body.
Promoted and designed events that encompassed the uniqueness and diversity of Indian culture.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial club financial growth along with growth in membership.
Medical Oncology Pancreatic Cancer Research Intern
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
07.2023 - 08.2024
Company Overview: Acquired hands-on laboratory skills and techniques under the mentorship of Dr. Andrew Aguirre and Dr. Seema Chugh.
Gained practical experience in critical processes such as Western Blotting, Sterilization, and Cell Culture and Media Preparation. Looked at drug testing with KRAS.
Acquired hands-on laboratory skills and techniques under the mentorship of Dr. Andrew Aguirre and Dr. Seema Chugh.
Volunteer
Starkey Cares
09.2023 - 09.2023
Company Overview: Part of a mission to deliver free top of the line hearing aids and hearing tests to people in the Washington Heights community in New York City.
Acted as a patient transport and Spanish-translator.
Part of a mission to deliver free top of the line hearing aids and hearing tests to people in the Washington Heights community in New York City.
Volunteer
Starkey Cares
07.2022 - 07.2022
Company Overview: Committed volunteer at Special Olympics.
Providing crucial support to Special Olympians from diverse countries. Specialized in assisting athletes with hearing health needs and served as a dedicated translator for Spanish-speaking participants, ensuring effective communication and an inclusive experience for all participants.
Committed volunteer at Special Olympics.
Sales Associate
Staples Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2022
Company Overview: Delivered customer service and drove sales within the assigned department or product category.
Used product knowledge, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach to meet customer needs.
Delivered customer service and drove sales within the assigned department or product category.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
University of Massachusetts
05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Pinkerton Academy
06.2021
Skills
Medical/ Insurance Documentation
Educational assistance for students with learning disabilities
Senior Spotlight for UMass School of Public Health and Health Sciences, 04/2025
Fourth Place in Jazz Piano, New England Music Festival, 08/07/21
New Hampshire Scholar Award, Pinkerton Academy, 04/06/21
President's Award for Educational Excellence, Pinkerton Academy, 04/06/21
University of Michigan Book Award, University of Michigan Chapter, 11/2020
Leadership Experience
Senior Events Coordinator, UMass Hindu YUVA, Experienced event coordinator with a proven track record of successfully planning and executing a wide range of events for Hindu students at UMass, demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills., 08/2022-05/2025
Founder & President, UMass Indian Student Union, Collaborated with fellow students to organize educational events and fundraisers aimed at fostering cultural awareness within the UMass community., 01/2022-05/2025
Founder & Committee Member, New England Sampreeti, Created an organization for people of all faiths and Bengali Hindus to come and celebrate Khali Puja together., 10/2013, present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Bengali
Limited Working
Punjabi
Limited Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Volunteer
Starkey Cares
09.2023 - 09.2023
Medical Oncology Pancreatic Cancer Research Intern
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
07.2023 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
Inclusive Research on Language Processes (IRL) Lab
02.2023 - 05.2025
Volunteer
Starkey Cares
07.2022 - 07.2022
Para-professional
Nashua School District
06.2022 - Current
Founder and President
UMass Amherst Indian Student Union
01.2022 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Staples Inc.
06.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Pinkerton Academy
Bachelors of Science - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences