Isabel Gray
3824 Tabor Loop Crossville, TN 38571
(931) 787-9429
grayisabel6@gmail.com / JST987@mocs.utc.edu
Portfolio: http://isabelgray.weebly.com
Education Awards & Honors
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga / President’s Volunteer Service Award for completing
May 2020 over 100 service hours in a year / 2016
Honors College High Achieving Mocs Program,
Suzanne & Charles Forlidas Scholarship / 2018 &
Innovation Scholar
2019
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Pre-Professional;
Dean’s List / 2016 – 2019
Pre-Medicine
Minor in Public Administration & Non-Profit
Management
Research & Academic Experience
Primary Researcher
Vibrio cholerae Genes Involved in Fatty Acid-mediated Biofilm Formation
Aug 2018 – Present, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
● Preformed growth curve analysis, biofilm assay procedure, biofilm staining and analysis, and pH analysis.
● Conducted literature review of fatty acid involvement in biofilm formation of Vibrio cholerae
Research Assistant
Effects of Therapy Dogs of Preoperative Waiting Room Anxiety
Jan 2017 – May 2018, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
● Acted as data collector: gathering four different experimental conditions in the PACU of Erlanger Baroness
Hospital
● Trained secondary research assistants on data collection with the human test subjects.
Innovations Lab: Tutoring & Curriculum Development/ Primary Investigator
Tutoring Structure and Education Innovation
May 2017 – July 2017, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
● Conducted independent research, advised by Dr. Steve Olson, on different tutoring approaches and how
variations in curriculum could affect students at The Boys and Girls Club of Chattanooga, TN.
● Provided multiple prototypes of tutoring programs; all including the main identified needs of the children at
the Boys and Girls Club.
● Compiled findings and solutions into a final presentation format
Pre-Medical Elective Program / Selected Member
Oct 2016 – May 2017, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
● This program included over 50 clinical observation hours at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in 8 different specialties
● This program selection was application and interview based 6 people recieved the position out of over 30
applicants
Campus Leadership & Professional Development
Housing & Residence Life / Resident Assistant
July 2017 – Present, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
● Advocated on behalf of residents and peers to Residence Life administrators on issues specific to housing such
as drug and alcohol policies, residence life curriculums, and compensation models for Residence Life staff
● Performed administrative tasks, community building, conflict mediation, peer education, and crisis
management, as well as team management and communication between the Resident Director and RA team
Honors College Council / Service Learning Co-Chair
April 2018 – Present, UTC Honors College
● Plan & coordinate events and programming centered around peer involvement and community partners in the
Chattanooga area.
● Facilitate the creation of Scholars in Service Program, which offers recognition for the volunteer work students
at UTC participate in as well as service learning projects.
Baskets of Smiles / Fundraising Chair & Vice President
May 2018 – Present, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
● We fundraise and organize the production of Easter baskets for children in Knoxville & Chattanooga, TN
shelters
● Over the past 3 years we have launched in Chattanooga and provided over 300 baskets to the Chattanooga
area shelters, while continuing our outreach in the Knoxville area.
Care for Aids / Service Learning Intern
May 2018, Limuru, Kenya
● Worked alongside HIV+ graduates of an entrepreneurial training program to apply the design thinking
innovation process to their small businesses
● Experienced the cultural interface between humanitarian and entrepreneurial work that exists in Nairobi
through meetings with local NGOs and startups, intergovernmental organizations, and the U.S. State
Department
Work Experience & Community Service
Erlanger College Volunteer Program / Volunteer
Aug 2016 – Present, Chattanooga, TN
● Adult Emergency Room, Surgery, OB – Worked as a hospital ambassador in patient and visitor relations in the
Emergency department (3 years), acted as a second assist in surgeries for various specialties, worked in
information handling and general tasks.
● This program is designed to allow college students hands on learning with real patients in an ethical and
impactful way; it offers various experiences in over 8 different departments and various specialties.
Back Inn Cafe / Server
July 2017 – March 2018, Chattanooga, TN
● Accommodated customer needs through timely attention, friendly attitude, and quick service
● Managed cash register transactions, and fine dining services.
Housekeeping / Manager, Self-Employed
October 2014 – August 2016, Crossville, TN
● Consulted with clients on housekeeping needs
● Cleaned and sanitized homes, promoted a healthy and safe environment
● Managed scheduling, customer relations, and marketing.
Conference Presentations
National Collegiate Honors Conference
Fall 2019
● (Bio)Film Screening: The search for Vibrio cholerae genes involved in fatty acid-mediated biofilm formation;
Formal poster presentation
Association of Southeastern Biologists
Spring 2019
● (Bio)Film Screening: The search for Vibrio cholerae genes involved in fatty acid-mediated biofilm formation;
Formal poster presentation
National Collegiate Honors Conference
Fall 2017
● Best Practices for Honors College Councils; Informally
● Editing and Producing UReCA; panel discussion
