Silvia Vasquez

Silvia Vasquez is a skilled medical professional currently serving as a Medical Scribe and Medical Assistant at Monterey Spine & Joint since March 2023. Prior experience includes roles as a Patient Care Coordinator at Salinas Valley Medical Clinic, and as an Optometric Technician in the Optometric Department. Silvia has a solid research background, having worked as an Independent Researcher at the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Center and on a coral thermotolerance project at Logan Laboratory under the mentorship of Melissa Naugle. Educationally, Silvia earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology from California State University, Monterey Bay, where involvement included serving as a Residential Advisor and an Outreach Worker for the University Promise program. Research experience also includes work as a Research Student at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories.