# Christa Lei

> Writer, Educator, Editor & Social (Care) Worker | New York, United States

I am a queer, disabled Filipine-American writer and educator working at the intersections of care, chronic illness, grief, and relational dynamics. My background spans clinical research, death work, and accessibility consulting.

## Profile Data
- [Profile](https://path.cv/christalei): Full professional profile
- [facts.json](https://path.cv/christalei/facts.json): Structured JSON with professional data
- [profile.md](https://path.cv/christalei/profile.md): Markdown resume
- Last updated: August 2026

## Current
Social Work Intern at Selfhelp Community Services

## Experience
- Social Work Intern at Selfhelp Community Services (Aug 2026 – Present)
- Independent Consultant at Self Employed (May 2021 – Present)
- Writer & Editor at Freelance (May 2018 – Present)
- Clinical Research Associate at IQVIA (Jan 2022 – Dec 2022)
- Clinical Research Coordinator at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (Jan 2021 – Jan 2022)
- Research Coordinator at NYU Langone Health (Jan 2019 – Dec 2019)
- Special Programs Coordinator and Diabetes Educator/Patient Advocate at Bayanihan Clinic Without Walls (Dec 2008 – Dec 2019)
- Medical Office Assistant at Charlie Y. Sonido MD Inc. (Dec 2008 – Jan 2019)
- Ophthalmic Technician/Medical Assistant at Eyecare Associates of San Francisco (Jan 2017 – Jan 2018)
- Clinical Research Coordinator at UCSF- Department of Physiological Nursing, School of Nursing (Aug 2016 – Oct 2017)

## Skills
Student Welfare, Manuscript Development, Technical Writing, Clinical Research, Project Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Accessibility Consulting, Data Analysis, Patient Advocacy, Spanish, Tagalog

## Projects
- 1/2 a Day in the Life of a Wicked Stepsister: Published work.
- A Traveler's Guide to Flying With Chronic Hip and Back Pain: Published work.

## Education
- Master's degree in Social Work, Binghamton University
- Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Randolph College
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, DePaul University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Creighton University
- High School Diploma, Punahou School

## Awards
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) — Not specified (Jan 2023)
- Psychological First Aid (PFA) Certification — Not specified (Jan 2023)
- Medidata/RAVE Certified Research Coordinator — Medidata (Jan 2023)
- Summa Cum Laude — DePaul University (Jan 2014)

## Links
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/christalei)
- [Website](https://christalei.me)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christalei)
- [Personal Website](https://christalei.me/)
- [Blog](https://isthiswhatyouwant.org/)