Undergraduate (Spring 2023-present)

Raquel is currently an undergraduate freshman and is a chemistry major. She was born and raised in Sacramento, CA, and grew up in the D(M)V. She joined the Thomas Lab in the Spring of 2023. Her research is focused on the synthesis of organolithiums using lithium dendrites. Outside of the lab, she enjoys listening to music, especially 90s hip-hop, going for walks, and finding new places to eat!