Understanding clinicians' speech codes across state-lines, navigating both literal & figurative intercultural barriers, working alongside others to seek access, justice, knowledge, healing - all of these efforts require truth-telling. Communication is necessary to build and nourish community, which is quite literally life-saving in the world of rare disease! My passion for communication is fueled by continued personal and professional interest.
scientific communication
Currently, I'm working (my dream job!) as a Scientific Communication Specialist for a company dedicated to advancing the field of personalized medicine.
Here are some previous examples of my ability to translate scientific research into easy-to-read articles:
Here are some previous examples of my ability to translate scientific research into easy-to-read articles:
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Always excited for an opportunity to give back, I wrote and designed a short video about the services for dysautonomia patients at The POTS Treatment Center.
Made with VideoScribe software |
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writing
I've penned a few personal essays on this website about my life abroad such as:
Currently, the goal is to finish a collection of essays, poetry, and 'how-to's on surviving a chronic illness that won't kill you... I hope to self publish this e-book by the end 2020 - unless there are any takers? ;)
Currently, the goal is to finish a collection of essays, poetry, and 'how-to's on surviving a chronic illness that won't kill you... I hope to self publish this e-book by the end 2020 - unless there are any takers? ;)
While writing for Everyday Feminism, an online magazine addressing difficult issues and inspiring personal transformation, my most read article was shared almost 200k times and reposted by UpWorthy, ACLU, and more.
Several of my articles about class privilege and disability justice have also been incorporated into academic curriculums internationally including: Arizona State University; Miami University; University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Western University; Civil Liberties and Public Policy Organization, and the British Columbia Teacher's Federation.
Several of my articles about class privilege and disability justice have also been incorporated into academic curriculums internationally including: Arizona State University; Miami University; University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Western University; Civil Liberties and Public Policy Organization, and the British Columbia Teacher's Federation.
design
Proficient with:
Total Contact, Inc provides prosthetics and "burn masks" for burn survivors. Founded and lead by my mom, I helped to rebrand this small company with a new logo, website, and marketing materials (including my modeling debut). Please visit: www.burnmask.com for more information (ou www.burnmask.eu en français).
- Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop)
- Tableau for data visualization
- Computing languages: R, MatLab
Total Contact, Inc provides prosthetics and "burn masks" for burn survivors. Founded and lead by my mom, I helped to rebrand this small company with a new logo, website, and marketing materials (including my modeling debut). Please visit: www.burnmask.com for more information (ou www.burnmask.eu en français).
speaking + teaching
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A powerfully engaging presenter, Sara entralls audiences with her dynamic story telling and passion for life. While living with a chronic illness, she raises awareness about accessibility issues in education and the STEM fields. As an advocate for change, she inspires her peers to take social responsibility and improve the well-being of their communities and consequently themselves.
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Throughout my studies, I've worked part-time in different academic offices at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State University, and the Université de Bordeaux to support women, gender non-conforming & nonbinary students, students with disabilities, and international students with logistical support and STEM tutoring.
In addition to 3+ years of experience as an ESL tutor for all ages, I've also volunteered to teach lycéen.ne.s (French high-school students) about neuroscience techniques en Français for Semaine de Cerveau (brain week).
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Although I'm no travel influencer, I once enthusiastically accepted the opportunity to do a voice over for a hostel in Faro. In exchange, I received a bottle of vinho verde - a Portuguese specialty!
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organising
After the on-set of my chronic illness in 2012, we started a small fundraiser to cover medical costs so that I could attend the University of Cincinnati. Over the years, we have continued to support an ever-growing network of students with disabilities. Hundreds of volunteers have fundraised thousands of dollars, working together to host workshops, events, and online campaigns. In 2016, I was honored with the University of Cincinnati's Foundation Student Philanthropy Award. Although the foundation quickly outgrew its original name, I am deeply grateful for the continued support.