Elah Amar

Biopharm @ University of Southern California

New York, New York, United States

About

I’m a student at the University of Southern California studying Biopharmaceuticals with minors in Entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence Applications, passionate about the intersection of innovation, strategy, and impact. With hands-on experience in business analysis, marketing, and scientific research, I bring a multidisciplinary approach to solving complex challenges. Currently, I serve as a Business Analyst Intern at Naki, a sustainable aviation fuel startup, where I led a global market sizing analysis and presented commercialization strategies directly to the executive team. Simultaneously, I contribute to growth and brand development at Cerca, a Gen Z–focused dating app, helping drive user engagement through strategic digital outreach. My academic and research background spans everything from biotechnology and epigenetics at USC to behavioral analysis at MIT’s Theory U School. I’m also actively involved in leadership roles with TAMID Consulting Group and Trojans for Israel, where I lead fundraising and strategic event planning. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Hebrew.

Experience

  • Researcher at Kriblebaur Lab at University of Southern California
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

    • Investigating the role of transcription factors in lymphoma, applying molecular biology techniques and data analysis to support experimental design and outcomes

  • TAMID Group (1 yr 9 mos)
    • Director of Recruitment
      Dec 2025 - May 2026 · 6 mos

    • Director of Fundraising
      Apr 2025 - Dec 2025 · 9 mos

    • Business Analyst
      Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 · 8 mos

      • Acquired comprehensive insights into the Israeli business ecosystem, spearheading a key project to optimize chapter operations and facilitate a strategic sector transition.

  • Marketing Intern at Cerca
    Apr 2025 - Jul 2025 · 4 mos

    • Driving social media and marketing strategy for a Gen Z dating app, leading audience targeting, user acquisition, and brand-aligned launch campaigns.

  • Virtual Insight Series at Goldman Sachs
    May 2025 - Jun 2025 · 2 mos

    • Completed a four-week virtual program exploring key divisions at Goldman Sachs, gaining firsthand exposure to the firm’s culture, business strategies, and career pathways across finance, operations, and innovation.

  • Laboratory Intern at USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology
    Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 · 4 mos

    • Researched the impact of mitochondrial DNA on longevity and optimal health, with a focus on epigenetics and how beliefs influence gene expression. • Created a final paper analyzing the effects of social media addiction on DNA expression and its potential long-term implications