Elianna D.
About Elianna D.
Elianna D. is an Undergraduate Research Assistant based in the San Francisco Bay Area, currently working on academic search projects at Yale University. She has previous experience in various research and operational roles, including positions at WeGO, One Energy Hub, and Minerva University.
Work at Yale University
Elianna D. has been serving as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Yale University since 2021. In this role, she focuses on academic search projects, contributing to the development of research methodologies and enhancing user experiences. Her work involves collaboration with peers to gather insights and feedback, which informs design improvements for academic search processes.
Education and Expertise
Elianna D. studied at Minerva Schools at KGI, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering from 2019 to 2023. Her academic background equips her with a solid foundation in environmental studies and engineering principles, which she applies in her research endeavors.
Professional Experience
Elianna D. has a diverse professional background. She co-founded One Energy Hub, serving as Brand Manager from 2020 to 2021 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, she worked as a Research Assistant at WeGO | World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization for two months in Seoul, South Korea, in 2021. Other roles include Operations Assistant at RC Cubed, Inc. in 2018 and Alumni Community Developer at Minerva University from 2020 to 2021.
Research Contributions
Elianna D. has made significant contributions to research projects, including the recent completion of a prototype for an academic search initiative. She actively seeks user feedback through scheduled chats, aiming to refine and enhance the project based on real user insights. Her collaborative efforts with teammates have focused on conducting user interviews to improve academic search processes.
Internships and Early Career Roles
Elianna D. has held various internships and early career roles that have shaped her professional journey. She served as an Event Manager Intern at Strive from 2019 to 2020 and contributed to the BetterBrave Community Podcast from 2019 to 2020. These experiences provided her with valuable skills in event management and community engagement.