JOANNE WANDI

Dynamic certified advanced senior & disabled care aide specialist and certified social worker with SEIU 775 and Aging & Long-Term Care, skilled in clinical assessment and advocacy for seniors and disabled patients. Proven ability to navigate complex systems and provide trauma-informed support. Adept in research methodologies and data analysis, fostering effective communication and referrals to enhance patient care and community resources.

• Certified Medical and Social interpreter, 09/01/12 - Present
• Assyrian Advisors Network, 09/01/21 - Present
• Advanced Senior Home Care Aide Specialist (ALTC), 09/01/18 - Present
• Intern at BSEL WSU, 06/01/18
• Biotechnologist researcher volunteer at BSEL, 01/01/17 - 05/01/18
• Shadowed and observed physician at Kadlec Regional Center Program, 06/01/17
• Volunteered at Habitat for Humanity- housing development, 09/01/17
• Volunteered in Cougar Pride Day, 03/01/17 - 11/01/17
• Clinical, administrative & researcher volunteer at Zain Medical Center, 09/01/16
• Volunteered at Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, 09/01/15
• Certified social worker at ALTC, 09/01/13 - Present
• Volunteered Medical and Social Interpreting Services, 09/01/12 - Present
• High School Volleyball Team Captain, 09/01/06 - 06/01/08

• English
• Hebrew
• Kurdish
• Arabic
• Assyrian
• French
• Persian

• Harvard Therapeutics Award, Master's of Science- field of Biology. DNA and RNA strands via siRNAs, RNAis, microRNAs, lncRNAs, tRNAs, SINE RNAs, piRNAs.
• Dean's List Academic Achievement Award, 09/01/20 - 06/01/24, Master's degree (ALM) candidates with GPA 3.8 - 4.00 earn the Dean's List Academic Achievement Award
• Summa Cum Laude Honor Degree, 09/01/17, Baccalaureate degrees candidates with cumulative GPA 3.90 - 4.00 at Washington State University graduate with Summa Cum Laude Honor Degree
• Omicron Delta Kappa Award ODK.org, 06/01/17 - 12/01/17, Recognizing both individuals and circles that demonstrate exceptional leadership and for the dedication to supporting the national organization.
• Honor Society Award, 09/01/16 - 12/01/17, Recognizing the high achievers, leaders, and community services workers
• Scientific Publication International Meeting at Spokane, WA, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
• Chancellor's Academic Honor's Reception, 09/01/16 - 12/01/17, Reception to acknowledge the academic accomplishments of students.
• WSU TRI-Cities Academic Achievement Awards, 09/01/16 - 12/01/17, Award for Washington resident applicants based on college cumulative GPA
• President's List, 09/01/13 - 08/01/16, Students who earn 12 credits and achieve a quarterly GPA of 3.85-4.00 are named to the President's Honor Roll
• Air Force Reserve, 04/04/14 - 10/15/15, Recognized for honorable service and commitment as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

• Bioproducts, Sciences, & Engineering Laboratory, Washington State University-Richland, WA, 01/01/17 - 01/01/20, Dr. Hanwu Lei, Dr. Aftab Ahamed, Operated titration and centrifuged, to extract biofuels products and secondary byproducts., Collected biofuels samples and performed routine laboratory tests and analyses to assess biofuels quality., Analyzed the tested samples by Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry., Cleaned biofuels processing work area and lab equipment.
• Tri-Cities Air Quality Contamination Measurement, Columbia Basin Analytical Laboratories, Pasco, WA, 09/01/15, Todd Rogers, An international collaboration between Austria Company and Heritage University/Columbia Basin College, Project sponsored by RJ Lee Group Inc., Conducted weekly laboratory tours to test local vapor intrusion., Examined Trichloroethylene via Proton Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometry., Analyzed data via Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry., Collected, entry, analyze, and compare percentage of air gases and contaminations.
• Brassica Napus research, Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA, 01/01/15, Jenny von Reis, Planted and observed plant's growth., Tested the impose drought and light stress., Pinpointed the flies around the plant., Identified genes associated with seeds development., Compared gene expression of germinated seeds to others with inhibited germination.
• Plant and fungi study under the microscope, Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA, 01/01/15, Conducted analysis on plant-pathogen interactions., Created a comprehensive database to record project details.
• Texosporium Sancti-Jacobi lichens, West Richland, Columbia Basin College, 09/01/14, Worked with team members to investigate the factors contributing to the growth of lichen in coastal areas., Inspected, identified, and reported the regions with TSJ lichens in Tri-Cities.