Pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology in the Graduate School at the University of North Carolina with an emphasis in Neuropsychology

A multi-disciplinary program allowing students to collaborate across industries including business, technology, healthcare, and government agencies,

Provided consulting services directly to two early-stage biotechnology companies in RTP. Work included researching developing a business strategy, studying competitive landscapes, understanding the biotech investment landscape and climate, and assisting with small business loan applications. Prepared detailed reports, databases, and presentations for the two clients along with presentations for the SBTDC internship program. Received direct mentorship from the SBTDC Technology Commercialization team.Provided consulting services directly to two early-stage biotechnology companies in RTP. Work included researching developing a business strategy, studying competitive landscapes, understanding the biotech investment landscape and climate, and assisting with small business loan applications. Prepared detailed reports, databases, and presentations for the two clients along with presentations for the SBTDC internship program. Received direct mentorship from the SBTDC Technology Commercialization team.

I administered Neuropsychological Evaluations at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Center in the UNC School of Medicine specializing in evaluating patients with concussions.

I worked with a healthcare-based startup to explore new markets, uncover potential funding, engage in customer discovery and carry out other business essentials.

I was a researcher and analyst for a new technology aimed at helping adults with Autism improve their job interviewing skills. I used the scientific literature as a framework for the technology and then beta-tested it with users.

Worked with a team of researchers and analysts to help a local Chapel Hill Business add new services and grow vertically.

I worked with a group of MBA students at Kenan-Flagler to assist a local company scale its business and compete with new technologies arriving in the area.

I developed mental health programs to assist adolescents with psychological diagnoses navigate high school and successfully transition after graduation. I created a concussion response protocol. I led continuing education trainings about mental health awareness. Each program met the standards for the State of California and the Archdiocese of San Francisco