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North Chicago, Illinois, United States

Identify and optimize process chemistry routes for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Develop novel solutions to process chemistry problems as a member of the Innovative Chemical Technologies group and the Center for Reaction Engineering.Process Chemistry Diversity Committee - LeadAbbVie Women in ChemistryAbbVie Chemistry Diversity CommitteeAbbVie Safety Committee

Evanston, Illinois, United States

Supervised and worked with an undergraduate student to strengthen key laboratory skills and knowledge. Guided and mentored an undergraduate student in reaction discovery and development.

Evanston, Illinois

Scheidt Research GroupIdentified and developed novel reactivity through hypothesis-driven high-throughput experimentation and optimization. Studied single-electron NHC operators for the development of new synthetic methods and collaborated with computational chemists to investigate key intermediates and study reaction mechanisms.

Reviewed key organic chemistry concepts with students enrolled through the School of Professional Studies in small group sessions and individual sessions.

Northbrook, Il

Guided, mentored, and supervised one junior and three sophomore researchers on instrumentation use, proper technique, and critical thinking in the laboratory on a weekly basis. Together, we set up various reactions, collected and analyzed characterization data, and discussed progress at biweekly group meetings.

Worked to develop a diastereoselective approach to the Ugi multicomponent reaction utilizing the fundamental principles of hydrogen bonding and steric bulk.Wrote and defended a thesis, which received a grade of Honors, on the development of a diastereoselective approach toward the synthesis of medicinally relevant dipeptide analogs using chiral auxiliaries in the Ugi MCR.

Assisted students in understanding the key concepts of course materials and assignments, offered feedback, and provided encouragement.

Coordinated with healthcare professionals to provide superior care by attending to patients' health concerns by performing at-home visits and using SOAP notes, reporting to healthcare team, and executing a plan of care as a caregiver.

Evanston, Illinois

Worked to develop an efficient approach for the synthesis of bioactive pyran-fused indoles. The overarching goal of this project was to produce the lead compound HCV-371, a potent hepatitis C NS5A polymerase inhibitor.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Collaborated with mentors to develop a convenient synthesis of functional atom transfer radical polymerization initiators using an improved variation of the Pinner reaction, and individually optimized the reaction conditions under which the synthesis of the initiators took place.Concluded the summer by presenting research at NASA Glenn Research Center.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Organic Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Research Safety Student Initiative (RSSI), Women in Science and Engineering Research (WISER), Phi Lambda Upsilon.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry, 3.814, Magna Cum Laude With Departmental Honors

Activities and Societies: Pre-health Club, Chemistry Club, Women in STEM, Relay for Life Planning Committee

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Activities and Societies: St. Ursula Crew, National Honor Society