Field Experience

24.05 - Present Associate Scientist Phi Optics, Inc.
24.05 - Present Business Development Associate Phi Optics, Inc.
22.08 - 24.04 Postbaccalaureate IRTA Fellow National Institutes of Health
20.11 - 22.06 Research Assistant Oregon State University
19.06 - 19.09 Bioinformatics Intern Earle A. Chiles Research Institute

As an aspiring neuroscientist, bioengineer, and entrepreneur, I strive to combine strong soft skills with expertise in neurobiology, machine learning, and business development. When I am not furthering research aligned with my interests, I foster relationships between scientists, industry, and nonprofits to promote accessible community research and innovation.

Supplementary Experience

23.08 - Present Trustee, Capital Development Chair DMV Petri Dish
22.10 - 24.04 Founder, President OITE Biotech Interest Group
22.08 - 24.04 Medical Assistant
Volunteer Committee Member
ICM Cares Clinic

Awards

Spirit of NINDS Award

George T. Abed Award

SfRBM Undergraduate Young Investigator Award

OSU CURE Summer Fellow

OSU Merrill Family Foundation Scholarship

Education

BS Biochemistry
& Molecular Biology
Oregon State University
AAS Bioscience Technology Portland Community College