Vanessa

Neri Lara
Omaha, NE 68107
531-210-8630 | Vanessa.neri22@icloud.com
Education

University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE
B.S in Neuroscience Anticipated Graduation: May 2025
Minors: Sociology, Chemistry

Work Experience

University of Nebraska Lincoln January 2023– present
[Research Assistant]
• Conduct cognitive battery assessment on children to directly assess executive function and
emotional development
• Assist in the collection of saliva, measure of EEG, and recording of parent child interaction
• Contact and interact sensitively and professionally with participants from diverse
backgrounds
• Administer English and Spanish questionnaires on mothers to evaluate family practices that
support child development
Nebraska Medicine, Omaha Ne February 2022 – February 2023
[Patient Attendant]
• Express a deep compassion for the safety and healing of at-risk patients by advocating for
their needs
• Respect patient privacy and uphold all hospital policies and values to the highest standard
• Strengthened personal development by showing strong capabilities to exhibit coaching and
mentoring fellow PAT’s

Leadership Experience

Undergraduate Research Lab July 2022-Present
University of Nebraska at Omaha
• Collaborate with team to ensure human practice of animals while following IACUC protocol
• Work closely with PI aiding in the maintenance of lab and assisting in experiments
• Collected and organized hundreds of peer-reviewed research articles for future meta-
analysis
NAMI On Campus September 2021-Present
University of Nebraska at Omaha
• Coordinate group activities that strengthen student relationships
• Collaborate with fellow peers to bring awareness on the importance of mental health
• Express innovative ideas on potential fundraisers to fund activities

Community Involvement

Munroe Meyer Institute – Omaha, NE
Baby’s First Year Volunteer
Honors, Awards, and Certifications
Chancellor’s List Fall & Spring Semester 2021-2022
Susan Buffet Foundation Scholar
UNO Regents Scholar
BLS Certified