I am an experienced professional classical musician with a passion for scientific learning and exploration. In 2015, I earned my first Bachelor's degree at Georgia State University in Violin Performance with a minor concentration in Chemistry. Moving forward, I operated my own business as a professional violinist and private strings instructor, which included performing with regional symphonies across the Southeast, planning and performing for client weddings/events, and teaching one of the world's most difficult family of instruments to students of all ages.When the COVID-19 pandemic made that career unviable due partly to the shuttering of public spaces, I took on the role of Patient Access Specialist at Emory Healthcare's Brain Health Center, which encompassed Emory's Neurology, Cognitive, Epilepsy, Movement, and Stroke clinics. In this role I was responsible for accepting inbound calls from patients and healthcare providers, scheduling patients with the appropriate providers, verifying insurance coverage, and communicating patient needs to their Emory providers; in cases of emergency, I was responsible for escalating patient needs to the appropriate triage nurse. In all cases, I provided an empathetic ear in times of distress and frustration for patients with painful and debilitating neurological conditions.While I excelled in this role at Emory, I knew I was capable of more in contributing to the health and well-being of the public. In August 2021, I re-enrolled at Georgia State to complete a partly-finished degree in Chemistry, a subject I've been passionate about learning everything I can about ever since I was taught about the atom in sixth grade. December 2022 marked my graduation date with a Bachelor's in Chemistry and I am excited to explore new frontiers in discovery!