I work with a group of scientists and engineers who will cure diabetes. Cross-trained in biology and engineering, I create technology to elucidate the molecular basis of human nutrition towards the development of diabetes therapeutics.My Story: I'm a determined Harvard-trained scientist from Small Town, Florida on a mission to cure diabetes and to make it accessible to all. Growing up, this mission seemed so ridiculous that I was ashamed to say it out loud. I did not know anyone who had started a drug company, cured a disease, or established an international humanitarian health program. Even the idea to cure diabetes itself was resisted and people said things like, “We already know the cure for diabetes. People can just lose weight and cure themselves.” Instead of drawing the logical conclusions that I was not born under the right set of circumstances, that diabetes was incurable, and that a company could not sustainably give its products to those in need, I held on to the belief that I could figure out a way to achieve my goals. While I still have much to learn and do, I have come a long way and am convinced of both the value and feasibility of my mission, as well as my ability to work with others to accomplish it.In addition to training in stem cells, genomics, genetic engineering, tissue engineering, microfluidics, and optical sensors, my graduate and postdoctoral work provided opportunities to lead and train other scientists. As an entrepreneur in the biotech space, I have taken an entrepreneurship course at the MIT Sloan School of Management and a biotech business course at RA Capital Management. I also currently participate in the BYU Management Society and Entrepreneurship Association. Please reach out to explore how we can work together to find a cure.