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Valeria Vega Yanez

Stanford,CA

Summary

A highly motivated Earth Systems student part of the Biosphere track at Stanford University with particular interest in the field of disease ecology and connecting it to Environmental Justice in the local and global context.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Palo Alto Academy
10.2021 - Current

Work with high school students around the Palo Alto area from a low-income background and provide tutoring in math, English, and biology.

Advising Fellow

Matriculate
05.2021 - Current

Work with high achieving high school students from low-income background to help them navigate applying to college. There is a primary focus on helping with college essays and financial aid applications.

Research Assistant

PhD Student
01.2023 - 06.2023

Provided support with analyzing data obtained from an ecological survey around San Francisco. I also work on creating outreach material for members of the community. This outreach material will include information about the results of the ecological survey and will be in both English and Spanish.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Earth Systems

Stanford University
Stanford, CA
06.2024

Skills

  • Community Outreach
  • Beginner Experience with Handling Lab Mice
  • Public Presentations
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Research Synthesis

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working

Timeline

Research Assistant

PhD Student
01.2023 - 06.2023

Volunteer

Palo Alto Academy
10.2021 - Current

Advising Fellow

Matriculate
05.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Earth Systems

Stanford University
Valeria Vega Yanez