Jerry Ruvalcaba
About Jerry Ruvalcaba
Jerry Ruvalcaba is a Laboratory Assistant and Diversity Coordinator at the Yale Undergraduate Research Association, where he has worked since 2020. He is dedicated to improving healthcare access for the Latino community and has experience in mentoring and academic workshops.
Work at Yale University
Jerry Ruvalcaba has held multiple positions at Yale University, contributing to various initiatives since 2019. He currently serves as a Laboratory Assistant at the Microbial Sciences Institute, a role he has maintained since 2020. Additionally, he is the Diversity Coordinator and GUMI Web Manager for the Yale Undergraduate Research Association, where he has been active for four years. Ruvalcaba also works as a Feature Writer for the Yale Scientific Magazine, a position he has held since 2019. His involvement at Yale reflects a commitment to both research and community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Jerry Ruvalcaba studied at Yale University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from 2019 to 2023. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his roles in research and mentoring. Ruvalcaba's expertise is further demonstrated through his work as a Yale First-Year Research Fellow at the Microbial Sciences Institute, where he contributed for one month in 2020. His educational journey emphasizes a focus on the biological sciences.
Professional Experience
Before his current roles at Yale, Jerry Ruvalcaba worked as a Laboratory Technician at the University of Southern California from 2018 to 2019. This experience in a laboratory setting has equipped him with practical skills relevant to his current position at the Microbial Sciences Institute. Additionally, he has served as Head Mentor for the Healthcare Track at Sube: Yale Latinx Business and Leadership Student Association since 2021, guiding students in their academic and professional development.
Community Engagement and Workshops
Jerry Ruvalcaba is dedicated to enhancing the academic and professional skills of Yale undergraduates through targeted workshops. He hosts sessions aimed at developing students' academic abilities, guiding small groups to improve their skills. His commitment to community engagement is also reflected in his passion for improving healthcare access and quality within the Latino community, aligning with his aspirations as a prospective physician.