Vanessa Sims
Stanford University, Human Biology, Astrophysics and Astronomy
Vanessa is a 2019 graduate of Stanford University where she was Pre-Med, majored in Human Biology (Brain and Behavior Concentration), and minored in Astrophysics and Astronomy. Her interests include studying existence in the universe, both the universe of our consciousness and the physical universe of astrophysics. Post graduation, she worked at NASA studying astronaut health during space flight and life in the early universe. She is also very interested in business and economic systems as drivers of our world and simultaneous creators of many of the inequalities we see nationwide and globally. She is excited to learn more about these systems as she begins work as a consultant at Bain and Company in NYC this fall. She hopes to combine her passions for science, business, and racial and social justice into a career that helps to create systems for a healthier and more just world. She is currently working with Stanford to design a course for the general education curriculum that addresses racial and economic inequality in the U.S. and provides students with tangible ways to tackle these inequalities.
Vanessa loves sports and at Stanford you could often find her on the court or field as an active member of the Stanford Cheerleading Team. Her hobbies also include good movies, books, and music, visiting art and natural science museums, spending time in nature, and yoga. She’s excited to complete her 200 hr yoga teacher training this summer!
Accomplishments on the ASPT:
Helped to refine and create the Neurodatabase Researched companies and individuals for the BrainMind Ecosystem
Helped organize and plan the Stanford BrainMind Summit
Worked the Stanford BrainMind Summit and assisted in day-of operations
Contributed to BrainMind web development
Volunteered at Multiple BrainMind Ecosystem Events in the Bay Area
Accomplishments since the ASPT:
Astrobiology research at NASA
Created a racial and economic history and literacy class at Stanford
Began work as an associate consultant at Bain and Company 200 HR yoga teacher training
Skills:
Communication
Market Researching and Reporting
MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Suite
Organization
Problem Solving
Project Management
Science Communication
Event Organization and Planning
Laboratory Research
Digital Photography
Sectors of Interest:
Biotech startups
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare and Public Health
Impact Investing
Management Consulting
Policy
Surgical Medicine
Racial and Social Justice
Environmental Impact
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Current Location