Vincent Cabrera Grospe
Vincent Cabrera Grospe
Angeleno nonprofit executive with a passion for innovating community cardiovascular health
Welcome to my portfolio. From experimental passion projects to working with top leaders in the science field, I’ve had the opportunity to create and lead a variety of projects for the STEM industry. I thrive on creative challenges and enjoy building strong relationships along the way. Explore my work below, and contact me directly to learn more.
About Me
Personal Profile
I am an Angeleno passionate about helping under-resourced communities and innovating preventive cardiovascular health through digital measures. I recently earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology & Society at UCLA with the recognition of magna cum laude, departmental highest honors, and Chancellor's Service Award. I specifically chose this major to understand medicine through a biosocial approach. In other words, I hope to understand the biological and social aspects affecting the healthcare of populations, so I can better understand and serve patients from vulnerable backgrounds.
Throughout my life, I've been passionate about assisting under-resourced populations. During elementary school, I helped at canned food drives. During high school, I started multiple charity initiatives dedicated to victims of natural disasters and homeless veterans. Currently, I am the co-founder and CEO of Aristotle's Mentorship, a CA nonprofit association dedicated to mentoring under-resourced high school students in Los Angeles. Through this experience, I discovered my students' unique stories and obstacles. I was inspired to then start a think tank group dedicated to bridging the educational inequality gap. This group collaborates with higher education scholars ranging from law and medical students to distinguished professors and politicians who provide advice to help mentees navigate their career pathways. In 2020, all mentees in the first graduating class of these programs will be attending a four-year university, and they received $3 million in financial aid during their four years. Through these experiences, I will be attending school in the coming fall.
I also hope to make an impact to communities through preventive medicine research. I am a research assistant for the UCLA Women's Cardiovascular Center, which explores how technology can be used as a preventive measure for heart disease. I also conduct research for the Pilipino American Stroke Intervention Project (PANSIN), which researches barriers affecting acute stroke care among Pilipinx patients in Los Angeles.
During my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking new and quirky dishes, and exploring Los Angeles.
curriculum vitae (CV)
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some of my published work
From op-ed articles ranging from politics, healthcare policy, and society to engineering papers including research and development
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Jan. 2017: Designed an interdisciplinary science curriculum and facility that was presented to the former medical dean of Stanford University School of Medicine
May 2016: 30 page engineering research report detailing how the high school classroom can integrate aerospace engineering through St. John Bosco High School engineering cohort's experiences -- contact Vincent for more information
Oct. 2015: Presentation created in order to propose grant funding from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co for an aeronautics curriculum
Sept. 2016: Published political op-ed in The Brave Newspaper
Dec 2016: Published political op-ed in The Brave Newspaper
May 2017: Published farewell article
Contemplation regarding my upbringing and personality.
Get to know me!
What experience has been vital to your intellectual development?
“Connecting with others is one of the most powerful things that a human can do,” said Dr. Ned Hallowell, a psychiatrist and ADHD specialist, on the stage. His words still affect me today -- nearly two years after I received a full scholarship to attend a leadership seminar for the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. I had the opportunity to learn from so many leaders in the sciences: Nobel Laureates, the former physician to the president, directors of the NIH, leaders of private industry, and patients. I met with peers from across the country, whether Los Angeles or Baltimore.
Before this experience, I was just a high school student. I participated in some clubs. I got good grades. Then, that conference changed my life. The speakers inspired me to connect with like-minded people and to work everyday to make a difference in the world. So I decided to follow their mantra: I started doing things I had been too hesitant to try and reaching for my dreams. Joining clubs was not enough to me. I then found and led organizations in order to create a better, active learning experience. Getting good grades no longer satisfied me. Instead, researching and publishing papers about the healthcare system, politics, and industry allowed me to deeply delve in these topics and to create a voice for my opinions. And Dr. Hallowell was right, one of the best things I did in my life was connecting with others.
Write a letter to your future dormmate that reveals something about you.
I am a Hawaiian shirt connoisseur. Most people get a touristy or nerdy vibe from these shirts. But I love them. They offer different designs with flowers, trees, hula dancers, and geometric shapes. And, they have different fabrics: nylon, polyester, silk, or a flowing combination of them all.
People are like Hawaiian shirts, coming in distinct shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. Like a collector, I welcome different qualities and explore ways to integrate my characteristics with others. I love listening to people’s stories and understanding what defines them. Storytelling is a powerful way we can get to know each other. I am also a Los Angeles native who is extremely thankful for California’s weather, because I can wear a Hawaiian shirt anytime. In addition, these shirts come in a wide assortment of bright colors that one may choose from. To me, their vibrancy brings positive and happy vibes which is something I hope to emit on campus as well. Most importantly, they break conformity. Life is not always about following the rules of other people. The beauty about us is the new experiences we make, people we meet, and decisions we choose. Through these encounters in such a diverse environment, I hope we can pave the way for others rather than following the paths of people.
If we share something in common, then we are in process of weaving a strong, rich bond -- just like the creation of Hawaiian shirts. I hope you like them too. Aloha!
"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"
Vincent Van Gogh
Get in Touch
Interested in learning more about me, my work, or how we can collaborate on an upcoming project? Feel free to reach out anytime, I would be more than happy to chat.
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Los Angeles, CA