JORDAN ALEXANDER

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EDUCATION
Howard University Washington, DC
B.S. Nutritional Science, Chemistry and Biology Minor — 3.47 GPA Graduating May 2024

Honors/Awards: Dean’s List, Organic and Natural Health Scholar – Williams-Franklin Foundation, Reach
Foundation Scholarship, HU Capstone Scholarship, CBCF Louis Stokes Health Scholar, Gamma Lambda
Education Foundation Scholarship, Southeast Michigan Omega Foundation Scholarship

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Lung Disassociation (Mice), PCR Genotyping, IHC Staining, Basic R, Flow Cytometry (FlowJo), Fiji and
ImageJ, BioRender, Microscopy, Microsoft Office

RESEARCH/PRE-HEALTH EXPERIENCES
Rice University Houston, TX
STaRT@Rice Undergraduate Participant October 2023
• Participated in lectures delivered by professors from Rice University in the field of social sciences.
The topics discussed included the identification of health disparities and their application in patient
care, along with an overview of fMRI usage in cognitive neuroscience.
• Gained introductory knowledge of the statistical research software, ArcGis Pro, and acquired skills
to categorize codes and use an open database for recognizing trends in public health.

Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Boston, MA

CURE Summer Research Intern May 2023 – August 2023
Laboratory of Dr. Ramesh Shivdasani, MD, PhD – Department of Medical Oncology
• Investigated the cellular composition of colonic fibrosis in a murine model by conducting
immunohistochemistry staining and inspection under a fluorescent microscope.
• Engaged in a virtual seminar series, garnering valuable insights into diverse medical careers and
topics related to providing healthcare in underserved communities.
• Enrolled in optional introductory programming courses to acquire proficiency in utilizing R software.

Columbia University Irving Medical Center New York City, NY

SPURS Undergraduate Research Fellow May 2022 – July 2022
Laboratory of Dr. Jeanine D’Armiento, MD, PhD – Department of Anesthesiology
• Conducted research utilizing PCR and flow cytometry to look into the role of the WNT signaling
pathway in the repair process of alveolar epithelial injury in a murine model.
• Studied lung biology, researching the correlation between secreted frizzled-related protein 1
(SFRP-1) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia in neonates.

Centene Corporation Detroit, MI

Population Health & Clinical Operations Intern May 2021 – August 2021
• Assisted with project ideas and implementation; worked on a signature 90-Day Supply medical
adherence project to promote medicinal adherence in MMP population.
• Called patients and healthcare providers to promote switching from a 30-day supply to a 90-day
supply of medication, created and presented effectiveness to the pharmacy department.

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Howard University Comprehensive Medical Mentoring Program Washington, DC
Member October 2022 – Present
• Comprehensive Medical Mentoring Program was created to provide minority students with
experiences that foster successful matriculation into health-professional schools.
• Attended weekly meetings focused on cultivating pre-medical skills and competencies.
Howard University Nutrition Club Washington, DC
Secretary September 2022 – Present
• Assisted the president in ensuring that meetings adhere to procedures and the club constitution,
and initiates and responds to correspondence between club members.
• Provided administrative support to the chairperson and vice president and coordinated with E-
Board members.

National Nutrition Month Committee March 2022

Social Media Outreach
• Reached out to GlobeMed, HU NAACP Health, Health Science, and pre-health professional clubs
to promote social media awareness of National Nutrition Month initiatives.

Howard University MAPS Chapter/Health Professions Society Washington, DC

Member August 2020 – Present
• Official Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) Chapter of HU, representing the
undergraduates of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA).
• Participated in biweekly virtual seminars with top medical schools, special events, networking
opportunities, and academic advising for pre-medical students.

Black Men in White Coats Mentee September 2023 – Present

• Black Men in White Coats is a groundbreaking collaboration between Black male undergraduates
and current HU medical students to provide tailored guidance on how to get into medical school.

CPE Future Health Scholar February 2023 – Present

• Future Health Scholars are comprised of talented pre-medical students at Howard University who
are selected to receive special invitations to pre-medical opportunities and offerings.

VOLUNTEERING
Inaugural Black Farmers Caucus Conference Washington, DC
Volunteer January 2023
• Gathering of Black farmers in Washington, DC to discuss challenges navigated while operating
urban farms and provided information on the importance of work promoting health and providing
education for their local communities.
• Assisted with the hosting of the conference at Howard University, helped to set up the event, direct
individuals to break-out sessions, and serve food.

Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture (WANDA) Washington, DC

Undergraduate Intern January 2023 — Present
• WANDA aims to build a movement of women of African descent to become food sheroes in their
communities through education, advocacy, and innovation by 2030.
• Supporting initiatives to implement and promote the goals of the Food Bill of Rights to establish
stronger policy and programs to boost nutrition security in underserved communities.

DC Tutoring and Mentoring Initiative Washington, DC

Tutor November 2023 — Present
• DCTMI is a program aimed at providing a mentor for every student in need of additional academic
or non-academic support in D.C. to combat poor academic scores in the region.
• Assisted with facilitation of an English class at Martin Luther King Elementary, offered guided
 reading and comprehension tests for students and helped to foster motivation for learning.

Howard University Alternative Spring Break St. Louis, MO

Volunteer March 2023
• An annual student-led program committed to serving communities in need and involving students
in meaningful service projects to develop the next generation of servant leaders.
• Participated in community service at Washington EleMiddle School, providing insight into the
Howard University experience and college process, and assisted facilitation with classes.

FRESHFARM FoodPrints Washington, DC

Undergraduate Intern January 2022 – May 2022
• FoodPrints integrates gardening, cooking, and nutrition education into the curriculum through a
model of partnerships, standards-based curriculum, cafeteria connections and food access.
• Assisted with facilitation of classes at Langley Elementary, included supervising adolescents,
introduced them to healthy foods, and aided with special needs and behavioral classes.

Howard University Alternative Spring Break Washington, DC

Volunteer March 2021
• An annual student-led program committed to serving communities in need and involving students
in meaningful service projects to develop the next generation of servant leaders.
• Participated in virtual community service alongside fellow Howard students teaching Atlanta-based
schools, providing insight into the college experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

PAPERS, POSTERS & PRESENTATIONS

Poster Presentation
• Alexander, J., McCarthy, N., PhD., Shivdasani, R., M.D., Ph.D. (November 2023) “The Stromal
Characterization of Colonic Fibrosis.” Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized
Scientists (ABRCMS).
Poster/Oral Presentation
• Alexander, J., McCarthy, N., PhD., Shivdasani, R., M.D., Ph.D. (August 2023) “The Stromal
Characterization of Colonic Fibrosis.” Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE)
Annual Research Symposium.
Poster Presentation
• Alexander, J., Rai, N., M.D., D’Armiento, J., M.D., Ph.D. (November 2022) “The Role of SFRP-1 in
Alveolar Epithelial Response to Injury.” Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized
Scientists (ABRCMS).
Poster Presentation
• Alexander, J., Rai, N., M.D., D’Armiento, J., M.D., Ph.D. (September 2022) “The Role of SFRP-1
in Alveolar Epithelial Response to Injury.” HU College of Medicine's Orthopedic Women of Howard
Research Symposium.
Poster/Oral Presentation
• Alexander, J., Rai, N., M.D., D’Armiento, J., M.D., Ph.D. (July 2022) “The Role of SFRP-1in Alveolar
Epithelial Response to Injury.” Columbia University Medical Center Annual Research Symposium.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LinkedIn Workshop Instructor for CURE summer students as program alum — June 2023

Exploring the MD, PhD, and MD-PhD Paths Seminar Series taught by Dr. Triesta Fowler, MD, Scientific
Diversity Officer at NIMHD — February 2023
FreshFarm FoodPrints Temporary Volunteer at Watkins Elementary — November 2021

Pathway to Excellence Program spearheaded by Sigma Pi Phi — 2015 – 2020

Audio-Visual Technician at Messiah Baptist Church — September 2015 – August 2020

MITES: MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science — Summer 2019 Alum

Medical Unit Clerk at Detroit Receiving Hospital — June 2018 – August 2018

Patient Advocate at Detroit Receiving Hospital — June 2016 – August 2016