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Elijah Frost
Student Researcher & Developer
About
Education
Class Overview
- Unweighted GPA: 4.0, SAT Score: 1570, Class Rank: 5/534
Reynolds High School
High School Senior
Troutdale, OR
Primary High School. Participated in the highest-level curriculum available (e.g., AP, Honors). Expected to graduate with honors.
Center for Advanced Learning
Health Sciences: Medical Program
Gresham, OR
Program centered on a hands-on curriculum to educate students pursuing the health field. Holds a leadership role in the school. Work with a team of student leaders in organizing programs for incoming juniors.
VHS Learning
Independent Study • Advanced Online Coursework
Boston, MA
Rigorous online curriculum focusing on STEM subjects.
Mt. Hood Community College
Dual Credit & Summer Coursework
Gresham, OR
Participated in standardized curriculum in dual-credit classes and completed additional summer coursework.
Experience
Medical Gateway
Founder & Full-Stack Developer • State-Registered NPO
Portland, OR
Founded nonprofit web platform connecting aspiring medical students with physicians, residents, and nurses. Facilitated mentor-mentee matches and coordinated networking opportunities.
- Founded web platform connecting 500+ aspiring medical students with healthcare professionals
- Developed full-stack content management system and user profile functionality
Generous City
Founder & Executive Director • State-Registered NPO
Portland, OR metro
Founded and built registered nonprofit connecting underserved communities with essential resources. Directed 20+ community outreach and programming campaigns.
- Founded registered nonprofit; grew volunteer base from 0 to 30+ active members
- Raised $50K+ in donated supplies; delivered resources to 1,000+ individuals
HOSA-Future Health Professionals
Founder & President • Center for Advanced Learning
Gresham, OR
Founded school chapter to support students pursuing health science careers. Organized educational workshops and career exploration opportunities.
- Recruited 50+ founding members and coordinated with school administration
- Established programming structure, meeting schedules, and events calendar
Ohana Self-Defense
President & Curriculum Developer • 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA
Led curriculum development and training programs for trauma-informed self-defense education. Designed evidence-based techniques and scenario-based teaching methods.
- Created trauma-informed self-defense curriculum adapted for diverse populations
- Trained staff instructors on specialized teaching approaches and safety protocols
Portland Parks and Recreation
Youth Programs Manager • Montavilla Community Center
Portland, OR
Managed youth summer programming and staff coordination for community center. Coordinated scheduling, safety protocols, family communications, and incident response.
- Managed team of 15 seasonal staff across multiple program sites
- Directed daily programming and educational content for 75 K–8 children
Recognition
Anthology Photography Competition "The World as You See It"
Literary Competition
International
Finalist out of thousands of international applicants. Recognized for original and emotionally compelling photography that captured unique personal worldviews.
Black and White Photo Contest
Black Box Gallery
Portland, OR
2nd place. Recognized for excellence in black and white film photography. Winning work was featured in a gallery exhibition.
Photography Competition
Clackamas County
Clackamas County, OR
1st place among hundreds of entries. Work displayed in multiple government buildings.
Northwest Exposure Photo Contest
The Washington Trails Association
Seattle, WA
Awarded 1st place among more than 400 entries for a long-exposure Trailscape photograph capturing Washington's natural splendor. Work exhibited at the University of Washington.
Research
SWIR Biomedical Imaging
Research Intern • Gibbs Labs, OHSU
Portland, OR
- Developed dual-target SWIR imaging kit (InGaAs, 1.0–1.7 um) with spectral unmixing and depth-attenuation correction
- Authored quick-start SOP and lightweight unmixing script adopted by core facility
Quantitative Biology / Biophysics Internship
Research Intern • Galbraith Lab, OHSU
Portland, OR
- Developed force-calibrated single-cell assay (micropipette/optical trap + TIRF) for mechanosensitive channel analysis
- Built Python/napari pipeline linking applied force to Ca2+ burst kinetics with reproducible QC metrics
Skills
Programming & Development
Python · JavaScript · HTML · CSS · jQuery · Git
Data Analysis & Visualization
NumPy · Pandas · Matplotlib · napari · Image Processing · Statistical Analysis
Scientific Software
LaTeX · XML · MathML · MATLAB · ImageJ · Jupyter Notebooks
Laboratory Skills
Cell Culture · Microscopy · TIRF Imaging · Spectral Unmixing · Protocol Development · Data QC
Professional
Technical Writing · SOP Documentation · Project Management · Team Leadership · Public Speaking
Certifications
CPR Certified · American Red Cross First Aid · Laboratory Safety Training