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Tao Lu

@taolu

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Compassionate genetic counseling student with patient navigation and public-health research experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek patient-centered roles in genetic counseling or clinical coordination where I can apply counseling skills, clinical experience, and public-health research to support equitable, evidence-based care.

I am an M.S. Genetic Counseling student with hands-on clinical experience at fertility and pediatric clinics, and a B.S. in Human Development with minors in biological science and public health.

I have built strong patient-facing skills as a Patient Navigator and Pediatric Medical Assistant, collaborating with care teams, coordinating diagnostic workflows, and developing trust with patients while training new staff.

My background includes public-health education, research assistance, extensive volunteer counseling, and genetic counseling exposure through shadowing and informational interviews, which together drive my commitment to empathetic, evidence-based care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Patient Navigator

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Spring Fertility

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Collaborated with multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate individualized fertility treatment plans, tracked completion of diagnostics to ensure timely cycle progression, and supported patients through complex medical processes to improve adherence and satisfaction.

Care Coordination Medical Terminology Patient Education Cross Functional Collaboration Training Patient Advocacy

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Volunteer

Current

Exhale Pro-Voice Text Line

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Provided text-based emotional support and nonjudgmental counseling for individuals seeking abortion care, adapting support to align with each texter’s values and promoting emotional wellbeing.

Crisis Text Support Active Listening Emotional Support Counseling Techniques Community Building

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Pediatric Medical Assistant

Current

Kelly K. Wong, MD

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Performed clinical and administrative duties including vital signs, documentation of provider notes, patient communication, and follow-up coordination to support pediatric care delivery and clinic operations.

Vitals Collection Clinical Documentation Triage Conflict Resolution

Research Assistant

SHARE Lab

Sep 2023 - Sep 2025 (2 years)

Transcribed and collaborated on multiple research projects investigating altruism in later life, supported cross-study analyses, and contributed to data collection and management.

Transcription Research Collaboration Data Management literature review Project Coordination

Research & Development Intern

UC Berkeley Hygiene Heroes

Jun 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Led curriculum development and taught hygiene and health topics to K–12 students, translated materials between Chinese and English, and supervised interns to deliver health education in underserved communities.

Curriculum Development Health Education Teaching Research Team Management

Education Director

UC Davis Kids in Nutrition

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023 (5 months)

Managed volunteers and edited nutrition curricula for elementary students, delivering and adapting lessons on nutrition and food sustainability to support classroom needs.

Nutrition Education Volunteer Management Lesson planning Teaching Program Coordination

Undergraduate Genetics Tutor

UC Davis

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)

Provided one-on-one tutoring and feedback to lower-division genetics students, held weekly office hours, and engaged in professional development to improve tutorial and cultural competence skills.

Academic Coaching Feedback Educational Development

Orientation Leader

UC Davis Student Housing Service

Mar 2021 - Sep 2021 (6 months)

Provided transitional support and one-on-one guidance to incoming students and families, facilitated group activities to foster community, and served as a resource to campus personnel to meet orientation program goals.

Facilitation Onboarding Public Speaking Event Coordination Community Building

Kitchen Manager

Chipotle

Jan 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year 8 months)

Managed kitchen staff operations including scheduling, training, and conflict resolution while ensuring food safety compliance and consistent operational procedures.

Team Management Staff Training Scheduling Food Safety Inventory Management Conflict Resolution

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Arizona State University

Master of Science, Genetic Counseling

2025 -

Activities and societies: Genetic counseling exposure through work and shadowing; relevant volunteer and research experience

Enrolled in a Master of Science program in Genetic Counseling beginning August 2025 and currently attending.

University of California, Davis

Bachelor of Science, Human Development

Activities and societies: Undergraduate research assistant; Orientation Leader; Student Housing Service; Kids in Nutrition Education Director; UC Davis Health volunteer internships

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Human Development with minors in Biological Science and Public Health in June 2023.