EXPERIENCE
Clinical Research Coordinator II at Sutter Health (San Francisco, CA) January 2026 - Present
Coordinate complex clinical research projects across multidisciplinary physicians, sponsors, and research teams, supporting study execution, milestone tracking, and operational efficiency
● Manage complex scheduling, logistics, and procedural timelines for multiple structural heart clinical trials, ensuring timely execution of study milestones
● Liaise with physicians, sponsors, and research staff to facilitate smooth interdepartmental and cross-functional communication for patient care
● Develop, maintain, and optimize standard operating procedures (SOPs), improving workflow efficiency while ensuring protocol compliance and IRB adherence
● Monitor and track patient enrollment, consents, and procedural workflow on various EDCs to optimize study efficiency and support research objectives
Biosciences Research Associate I at SRI International (Menlo Park, CA) July 2024 - January 2026
Coordinated study visits examining the effects of alcoholism, HIV infection, and mild cognitive impairment on the brain
● Coordinated study visits and research activities across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, protocols, and regulatory requirements
● Partnered with investigators, participants, and research teams to support study execution and facilitate efficient cross-functional collaboration
● Authored and refined standard operating procedures (SOPs), enhancing process consistency, protocol clarity, and operational effectiveness
● Trained and onboarded staff on laboratory procedures, compliance requirements, and study workflows
Research Assistant at Cognition in Context Lab (Davis, CA) October 2022 - June 2024
Contributed to pediatric behavioral research through participant-facing study coordination, ethical research practices, recruitment efforts, and scientific communication.
● Ran study visits examining effort reinforcement (EF) on participants ages 10-12
● Facilitated informed assent documentation for minors to obtain voluntary agreement to participate in research
● Aided in participation recruitment for various studies in the lab
● Created and presented a poster about the effects of EF on adolescents for the UC Davis 2024 Undergraduate Research Convention (URC)
HOBBIES
Culinary Content Creator | TikTok & Instagram (@zoyeaashpaz) November 2025 - Present
Passionate home chef specializing in recipe development and visually appealing food design. Experienced in creating approachable, flavorful dishes and presenting them in a clean, inspiring, and user-friendly format.
· Grew audience engagement through the creation of food-focused digital content, recipe development, video production, and community-focused storytelling
· Produced a viral video that generated 1M+ views, increasing audience reach and engagement
· Manage and develop end-to-end content creation including concept development, recipe testing, filming, editing, copywriting, and performance analysis
· Brands worked with: Fishwife Tinned Seafood Co., | Nature’s Path Organics | SugarBee Apples | Bilinski’s Sausage
SKILLS
Project & Operations: Project Coordination | Process Improvement | SOP development | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Sponsor Coordination | Site Monitoring Visits
Marketing & Content: Social Media Strategy | Content Creation | Brand Partnerships | Recipe Development | Storytelling | Community Engagement | Analytics
Clinical Research: Clinical Trial Operations | GCP | Regulatory Documentation | EDC Systems | Patient Coordination | SOPs | Device & Product Accountability
Tools: Microsoft Office Suite | Google Workspace | Canva | Medidata Rave | Data Tracking & Reporting Tools
AWARDS AND HONORS
2019 Silver Sword Award for volunteering and community service, Aragon High School
2019 California State Award of Biliteracy for Spanish proficiency, California Department of Education
2020-2022 UC Santa Barbara’s (UCSB) College of Letters & Science Dean’s Honors List
2024 UC Davis Departmental Citation in recognition of outstanding undergraduate accomplishment in
psychology
2024 SRI Spot Award for Exemplary Employee Initiative and Effort
EDUCATION
University of California, Davis (Davis, CA) September 2022 - June 2024
● Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Biology Emphasis
University of California, Santa Barbara (Isla Vista, CA) August 2020 - June 2022
● Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology (Honors Program), transferred in June 2022 to UC Davis