As a Medical Researcher at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, I conduct research on congenital heart diseases, performing lab work, animal studies, patient recruitment, and sample management. I have contributed to multiple publications and patents in this field, and I am passionate about generating medical data and devices that support and improve treatments.I am also the CEO and co-founder of Growing Steps, a social enterprise that provides affordable and accessible prosthetics for children in developing countries. I leveraged my medical background and entrepreneurship skills to create and scale this innovative solution, which has won several awards and recognition.My goal is to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of children around the world.