I have experience from a variety of academic laboratory settings; I’ve worked with four organisms in six different labs, reinforcing that I find any scientific endeavor worthwhile and can work in almost any setting. My personal philosophy is to focus on clear communication with everyone regardless of background. If you can't explain your work and its importance, you haven't achieved anything. Additionally, I have always engaged in mentoring and outreach whenever possible.

I am a graduate student working in Dr. Alison Bell's Animal Biology lab. Prior to grad school, I worked as a technician/lab manager for 6 years in Dr. Phil Newmark's molecular and cellular biology lab. My undergrad major was Psychology at Washington University in St. Louis.