Melinda Nguyen received her Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Master's in Education from University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master's in Chemistry from University of California, San Diego. While being a chemistry professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences, she is also a high school chemistry teacher in Los Angeles. Her goal is to make chemistry accessible and meaningful to students by helping them draw connections to the world around them. Melinda is excited to continue working in the field of education, and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students.