Designer and creative researcher, trained in transforming spaces, products, & the built environment.Most recently, I've served as an Apprentice for Humanities in Place at the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, a leading grant-maker in the arts, culture, and humanities. At Mellon, I supported strategic grantmaking initiatives by producing place-specific research studies, critical data analysis, and dynamic visual content production. I also co-taught the Fall 2024 Master’s Urban Design II Studio at Columbia University GSAPP, and supported Snorkel AI’s research department in training artificial intelligence models for their architecture / design firm clients.My past experience includes working with firms like ZGF, STV Inc., or non-profits like the Norman Foster Foundation (NFF). The work I've been involved in through NFF has been exhibited at the 2023 Venice Biennale and featured in publications such as DesignBoom, Dezeen, and FastCompany.I hold a Master of Science in Urban Design from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University, where I graduated in the top 2% with multiple awards in research and creativity.As a first-generation New Yorker from Corona, Queens, I’ve benefited from early mentorship by leading architects in SOM through ACE Mentor NY and continue to be passionate about elevating diverse narratives in both physical and digital spaces.