A chemical engineer, entrepreneur, and advocate for sustainable engineering practices. I am the CEO and Co-Founder of Icorium Engineering Company, located in Lawrence Kansas. In 2023 I graduated with honors from the University of Kansas with a Ph.D in Chemical Engineering. My academic research focused on investigating the role of ionic liquids in separating azeotropic refrigerant mixtures using extractive distillation, and has resulted in over 15 technical talks, numerous publications, and participation in national programs like NSF I-CORPs. Prior KU, I earned my MS in Chemical Engineering, BS in Chemical Engineering, and MBA from the University of New Mexico. In addition to being a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified and stickler for wearing safety goggles, I am a committed advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusivity in communities of innovation, and for the advancement of women in STEM and entrepreneurship.