Genesis Orellana
Claremont
Summary
Highly motivated undergraduate student researcher with strong academic background and passion in Biochemistry. Experienced in natural products chemistry research. Skilled in experimental design, scientific methodologies and data analysis. Reliable and adaptive team player.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Student Researcher
W.M Keck Science Department
Claremont, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Worked part-time spring semester on sequencing DNA of bacterial strains to detect specific biosynthetic gene cluster found in previous bacterial strains
- In spring preformed gDNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis and analysis in identifying target genes
- Worked over the summer full-time on ecological chemistry project in characterization of antibiotics produced by ant associated bacteria
- In summer performed experiments to isolate active compounds (growing bacteria, C-18 fractionation, spot on lawn assays) and structure elucidations (LCMS analysis, HPLC fractionation, and NMR).
Volunteer/ Teacher’s Assistant
Learning in Collaboration
Claremont, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Volunteered at under-resources schools near claremont colleges
- Worked with kids from grades first to fifth grade
- Helped kids with homework, reading, writing and math
- Provided meaningful and impactful guidance to students
fundraiser
Pitzer College IDEAS center
Claremont, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Executive board member for IDEAS, focused on raising awareness for immigrant student experiences
- Developed and executed annual UndocuAlly 5k Dream Run
- Managed databases to track contributions and maintain records of fundraising efforts
- Support in completing funding applications and grant proposals
- Developed and created workshops as well as brought in key note speakers for our community
Student Success Initiative Fellow
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Provide office and administrative support by managing schedules, maintaining filing systems, and assisting with data entry and resource management.
- Collaborate in planning and executing student success programs and events, ensuring smooth event logistics and coordination.
- Assist in preparing materials, presentations, and communications for various programs.
- Contribute to community-building initiatives by organizing workshops, networking events, and fostering positive student engagement.
- Support outreach efforts through communication with students, faculty, and staff.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the overall success of the initiative and its goals.
social outreach person, organizer
Youth Forum
Ross, CA
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Involved in social outreach for special guest speakers, and other guests in specific fields for workshops
- Involved in 2 months of pre-planning, weekly meetings
- Set up schedule for structure of event
- Co-led workshop on women in venture capital with previous employer as Portfolio VC Intern
- Yearly involvement for this event since sophomore year
Intern
Portfolio VC Firm
Bay Area, CA
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Analyzed social media profile and trends to further expand company’s exposure and engagement online
- Analyzed company’s investments and organized that information to compare with competing firms
- Attended Investment portfolio meetings
- Managed day of logistics for investment conference
- Managed phone calls to companies in the different VC funds as well as recruiting people interested in investing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA05.2027
Highschool Diploma - undefined
The Branson School
Ross, CA06.2023
Skills
- Quantitative Skills: Excel, data collection, experimental design
- Language Skills: Fluent in Spanish
- Interests: community volunteering, Biotechnology career
Affiliations
- IDEAS Exec Board Member
- Focus on immigrant awareness
- LINC - TA volunteer
- WOC - Women of Color Affinity space member
- Pitzer First Gen member
- PZ lsu - latinx affinity space member
- CLSA - chicano latino student affairs member
- LatinX - highschool co-leader
Timeline
Undergraduate Student Researcher
W.M Keck Science Department
01.2025 - Current
Volunteer/ Teacher’s Assistant
Learning in Collaboration
11.2024 - Current
Student Success Initiative Fellow
Pitzer College
09.2024 - 05.2025
fundraiser
Pitzer College IDEAS center
02.2024 - Current
Intern
Portfolio VC Firm
06.2022 - 08.2022
social outreach person, organizer
Youth Forum
04.2021 - 04.2023
Highschool Diploma - undefined
The Branson School
Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry
Pitzer College