I am currently working in child welfare research at Northwestern University, where I focus on behavioral health assessments, dually-involved youth, and healthcare outcomes for youth in state care. I am also enrolled part-time at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), pursuing a graduate degree in social work. Previously, I gained professional experience in administrative roles at non-profit organizations in Chicago. I earned my Bachelor’s degree from DePaul University in Peace, Justice, and Conflict Studies (Social Work), with special interests in community development, youth programming, and social justice, as well as a minor in business administration.