I am a Ph.D. candidate at the University of California, San Diego in chemistry & biochemistry. I have a passion for working on projects that ultimately benefit public health. Through my research I have been an author of seven scientific articles, including four first-author publications. My experiences have helped me develop expertise in analytical chemistry, aerosol kinetics, Raman spectroscopy, and scientific coding.Outreach activities are another of my passions. I have worked with the Center for Aerosol Impacts on Chemistry of the Environment (CAICE) to bring scientific projects and support to populations underrepresented in STEM. During both summer terms and the academic year, I have mentored several undergraduate and junior graduate students, and I will be serving as an instructor of record for general chemistry in the summer of 2022. For my research, outreach, and mentoring work, I received an Achievement Reward for College Scientists (ARCS) scholarship, the Carol and George Lattimer Award for Graduate Excellence, and the Chemistry & Biochemistry Distinguished Graduate Student Fellowship. During my remaining doctoral work, I plan to further research the processes that control aerosol acidity and composition. Along the way, I hope to continue to develop my skills in instrument optimization, data science, and analyte quantification in complex matrices. After obtaining a Ph.D., I plan to pursue a research & development or data-driven career in industry.
