Education

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, NY
Master of Public Health, anticipated May 2023
Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health, Certificate in Public Health Research Methods

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC
Bachelor of Science, Health & Exercise Science and Anthropology (double major), received May 2019
Magne Cum Laude. Dean’s List. Lambda Alpha National Collegiate Honors Society.


Relevant Experience

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Teaching Assistant for Quantitative Data Analysis
New York, NY | Sep 2022-Present

  • Assist the professor with in-person lectures, coordinate weekly office hours, and grade weekly assignments and exams.
  • Mentor and support students with interest in quantitative research methods.

Strength in Numbers Consulting Group
Social Justice Research & Evaluation Intern
New York, NY | May 2022-Present

  • Contribute to data analysis efforts by cleaning data, transforming variables, outputting statistical tests, and disseminating results to clients.
  • Analyze survey responses using statistical software (Stata) to investigate the effectiveness of an after-school program for Black LGBTQ+ youth.
  • Evaluate a capacity building training program for professionals working with LGBTQ+ youth.
  • Assist with data quality assurance for a client investigating the criminalization of pregnancy in the United States.

Boston Children’s Hospital, Department of Neurobiology
Clinical Research Assistant II, Epilepsy Genetics Program
Boston, MA | Jun 2019-Jun 2021

  • Applied for and received $50,000 grant for continued research efforts in CACNA1A-related epilepsy.
  • Increased enrollment by 25% and managed data and biological specimens for gene-specific research projects.
  • Developed a new data management system to improve data entry accuracy and led instructional workshop.
  • Coordinated an international and multi-institution collaboration investigating the spectrum of epilepsies related to the CACNA1A gene.

Wake Forest University, Health & Exercise Science Department
Undergraduate Clinical Research Assistant Winston-Salem, NC | Nov 2018-May 2019

  • Worked with experimental and control groups to assess metabolic flexibility in individuals with diabetes.
  • Created research protocol detailing analytic calculations to ensure efficient turnover of research assistants.

Boston Children’s Hospital, Department of Cardiology
Summer Intern, Cardiac Neurodevelopment Program
Boston, MA | Jun 2018-Aug 2018

  • Gathered and organized data from patients and families while on the cardiac inpatient floor for research analytics.
  • Created an informational pamphlet for parents of children (0-3 years old) with congenital heart disease detailing potential neurological risks and ways to minimize those risks.

Wake Forest University, Health & Exercise Science Department
Undergraduate Clinical Intern, WE-CAN and STARS Research Projects
Winston-Salem, NC | Jan 2018-May 2018

  • Supported participants with exercises and documenting progress during weekly intervention trainings for the Weight Loss and Exercise for Communities with Arthritis in North Carolina (WE-CAN) project and the Strength Training and Runners Study (STARS).


Leadership Roles

Sexual and Reproductive Health Action Group, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Financial Coordinator
New York, NY | Dec 2021-Present

  • Oversee budget and expenses for events while collaborating with other executive members and the school administration.
  • Assist with organizing and hosting group events, such as a community organization panel on promoting reproductive rights in New York City.

Wake Forest University Campus Recreation
Facilities Supervisor and Front Desk Assistant
Winston-Salem, NC | Aug 2017-May 2019

  • Led a small team to ensure event and exercise spaces were safe and used appropriately by patrons.
  • Contributed to improving management of Campus Recreation activities and positions by helping resolve workflow issues.

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Eta Upsilon Chapter
Philanthropy Event Coordinator
Winston-Salem, NC | Dec 2017-Dec 2018

  • Organized four events throughout the year, generating over $30,000 in charitable donations for the Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation.
  • Coordinated and campaigned the collection of over $65,000 in donations for additional charitable organizations within the Winston-Salem area.
  • Inspired the chapter to participate in over 50 philanthropic events on campus and in the community, fostering a sense of solidarity and appreciation for both campus life and the greater Winston-Salem community.


Volunteer Experience

Horizons for Homeless Children Playspace Program
Playspace Activity Leader (PAL)
Boston, MA | Feb 2020-Aug 2021

  • Promoted fun, respectful play among young children in a shelter playroom to assist with child development.
  • Worked with a team of five volunteers during each shift to ensure the needs of the children were met during playtime.


Proficiencies

Statistical & Data Visualization Programs: R / RStudio, Stata, SPSS, Tableau
Other Programs: Adobe, EPIC, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, PowerChart, REDCap


Interests

Equitable & community-based research; maternal & child health; pregnancy outcomes; child development; running; knitting