Parker Harris

Driven pre-medical undergraduate with extensive clinical exposure and a deepening passion for clinical and translational cancer research, pursuing research or internship opportunities to enhance practical scientific skills and advance patient-centered oncology research.

• Volunteered 100+ hours in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at UC San Diego Health, providing direct patient support in a high-acuity hospital setting.
• Assisted with patient discharges, helping ensure patients were comfortable, informed, and ready for transport.
• Responded to the patient help/call button, triaging requests and promptly notifying nurses or addressing non-clinical needs.
• Delivered water, snacks, and blankets to patients based on nursing staff requests, promoting patient comfort and safety.
• Supported nurses with unit workflow tasks, helping maintain efficient and patient-centered care.
• Participated in the Pet Therapy program, facilitating therapeutic visits that provided emotional support and reduced patient stress.

Missionary Volunteer, Mexico (Baja Bound)
2019, 2021

• Assisted in loft-style home construction projects to help provide safe housing for families in underserved communities.
• Organized and distributed food to low-income neighborhoods.
• Supported educational and youth-focused activities for children in the community.

Volunteer, Children’s and Junior High Programs (Religious Institution)
2022 – Present

• Assisted with children’s and junior high programs, helping maintain a safe, structured, and welcoming environment.
• Supported activity coordination and group supervision for youth participants.