science
I am an enthusiastic scientist driven by "Why does it do that?" and a passion for finding out what comes next. I sincerely believe that all science is awesome, and find it invigorating to be surrounded by others who are passionate about what they do.
After beginning my career in research, I found my path turning to healthcare as I searched for avenues for meaningful, individual impact. I pride myself on doing high quality, consistent work on the bench to provide the best possible patient outcomes. I strive for consistency and reliability and enjoy working on small teams with relaxed, collaboration centered vibes and highly organized spaces. My interest in the fertility field continues to develop and I love being part of a field that is rapidly growing, and I'm excited to see where the future takes me.
teaching
My journey has been made possible not only by the teachers who guided me, but efforts to provide access to opportunities for high impact experiential learning. I believe building foundational knowledge and real world skills is the best way to prepare for a world where flexibility and fast learning are always beneficial.
It is impossible to separate the person from the student. We enter every classroom with our bodies, backgrounds, and lived experiences, and it is the responsibility of educators to approach acknowledge every student is different. I am always seeking opportunities to work toward building a spaces where it is safe to make mistakes, learn from each other, and explore concepts from many viewpoints.
While a graduate student at the University of Colorado--Boulder (CU Boulder), I attended many teaching workshops and completed teaching consultations, and faculty observation. I served as a graduate teaching assistant for introductory biology and the HHMI SEA-PHAGES course-based research experience lab (CURE). As an undergraduate I was a teaching assistant in the SEA-PHAGES CURE, cell biology lab, and a member of the curriculum design and facilitation team for a new student driven colloquium course. I enjoy teaching and mentorship, and am currently seeking opportunities to continue in these capacities.
values
I am passionate about making science and education more inclusive, equitable spaces that enable people from all walks of life to contribute and thrive. I believe that living and working in spaces where more people feel comfortable expressing themselves and having open, honest discussions about their lives and values contribute to more stable and productive work.
I have always valued service and community building and was involved in multiple science centered groups at CU Boulder, including STEM Routes, which strives to create funded undergraduate research experiences and provide information about science careers, and SCOPE, a volunteer organization bringing hands-on science education to elementary and middle school students in Boulder.
My personal values are grounded in my experiences with interfaith dialogue, where we seek to generate cooperative, constructive, and positive interactions with and between people of different world views, backgrounds, and traditions. I carry these values with me in everyday life and hope to lead with curiosity in all spaces I work and play.