Aiyana Ward

Aiyana Ward has a diverse work experience. In 2016, they worked as a Camp Counselor for the City of Waterbury, where they supervised and coordinated activities for children in grades 1-7. From 2018 to 2020, they worked as Event Staff at Eastern Connecticut State University. In 2020, they became a Student Intern at the City of Waterbury Health Department, and also took on the role of Office Assistant at Eastern Connecticut State University. Aiyana continued working at the City of Waterbury Health Department as a Contact Tracer until June 2022. In 2021, Aiyana was a Summer Research Intern at the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute. In 2022, they worked as a Summer Intern at Arvinas. Currently, they are a Research Associate at Halda Therapeutics, starting in June 2023. Aiyana has gained valuable skills in research, organization, communication, leadership, and multitasking throughout their work experiences.

Aiyana Ward completed their undergraduate education from 2018 to 2022 at Eastern Connecticut State University. Aiyana pursued a degree in Biological Sciences with a specialization in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. Following their graduation, they joined the University of Miami in 2022 to pursue a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The end year for their current program is not provided.