Olena "Olly" Gomez

I am a graduate of the University of California Davis where I earned a BS in biochemistry and molecular biology. My freshman year I became interested in public health and epidemiology and I was able to specialize within my major by taking all the classes necessary to fulfill a global disease biology minor. I have mainly worked in childcare in my neighborhoods but have begun pursuing a career in public health as a research assistant of the lab support unit at the california department of public health. My work and educational experiences have taught me skills such as communication, public speaking, teamwork, lab safety, pre- analytical specimen processing, specimen handling, lab techniques and much more.

High School GSA 

• Presentation Coordinator(2016-2018) - I was elected to lead a small team of individuals and coordinate educational presentations for all freshman classes at berkeley high. I worked with our staff member in charge to create 1-2 hour long presentations/lesson plans meant to educate the freshman on the LGBTQ experience, terminology and history. Further, it was my job to communicate with teachers and individuals in the club to schedule these presentations and assign presenters.

UC Davis Women's Rugby

• Diversity Equity and Inclusion chair(2020-2021) - My role was to foster a sense of inclusion on the team through facilitating conversations, giving presentations on issues people wanted to hear about(proper pronoun use, consent, etc.) as well as helping to resolve interpersonal conflict amongst leadership and individuals.
• Captain(2021-2022) - In this role I led a group of about 50 players. I planned 6 hours of practices a week, led conditioning's, and worked with leadership to create a comfortable learning environment for everyone on the team. This role required me to be receptive to feedback, to be a clear public speaker, and it really challenged me to get better at time management.

• Public Health Microbiologist Trainee License: Valid 7/30/24 - 7/29/25
• Completed UC Irvine BSL-3 Training on 4/11/24