Olivia Nail-Beatty is a dedicated Professional Science Master’s student in Bioscience and Health Policy with extensive technical and administrative experience. She is excited to apply for the Program Coordinator position for Medical Devices at MD Anderson, where she aims to leverage her expertise to organize and implement impactful projects in the IDEAS Lab. Olivia’s background includes hands-on experience in neuroscience and biotechnology labs, contributing to medical device development for both animal and human subjects. These experiences provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the product development lifecycle, as well as strong independent research and problem-solving skills. As part of her current degree program, Olivia has focused on the technical and administrative aspects of scientific research. At Rice University’s Baker Institute, she collaborated with stakeholders to balance research interests and contributed to policy initiatives, such as the Texas Neuro Initiative Bill. In addition to her academic accomplishments, Olivia has held leadership positions that have honed her skills in team management, event logistics, and stakeholder communication. As Assistant for Communications in the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative, she partnered with the lab manager to streamline administrative processes, manage financial operations, and enhance the lab’s visibility through strategic events. She developed proficiency in tasks such as spreadsheet updates, weekly reporting, email correspondence, and conference preparation. Olivia’s leadership extends to her role as Committee Co-Chair for Rice Program Council, where she led a team in coordinating campus-wide events and collaborating with external organizations. As the Conferences and Events Team Lead and Co-Founder for NeuroTech at Rice, she established team structures and successfully organized several events, demonstrating her ability to lead initiatives from inception to execution. Additionally, as a BrainSTEM Mentor, Olivia worked with a team to translate complex neuroscience concepts into engaging lessons for K-12 students, showcasing her passion for amplifying scientific knowledge and her aptitude for business administration.