I drive discovery and preclinical programs forward in diverse therapeutic areas such as neurological disease and rare diseases. Alongside, I always strive to be an encouraging manager and mentor to my team and those driven to excel and grow as a scientist.• Expertise: Broad knowledge of in vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo techniques crucial for preclinical therapeutic development including disease modeling, target engagement, safety and toxicology, and biomarker selection to support IND-enabling studies.• Collaborative: Build seamless partnerships with cross-functional external and internal teams to map, execute tasks, and achieve program goals and decisional points. • Leadership/Management: Constructive mentor to research associates and scientists, focusing on scientific rigor, excellence, and innovation.• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills through scientific presentations and productive technical and non-technical writing. • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Dedicated to supporting the scientific and professional development of aspiring scientists, especially those from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented groups, through work in multiple training programs: - Co-Founder of UCSF PROPEL Training Program (https://propel.ucsf.edu)- Advisor to SFSU CIRM Inclusive Pathways for Stem Cell Scholars Program (https://tinyurl.com/SFSUCOMPASS)- Visiting Lecturer for SFSU Department of Science and Engineering and Bridges to Stem Cell Science Master's Program (https://tinyurl.com/SFSUBridgesCIRM)- Advisor to STEAM Expeditions (formerly Project Reservoir), grade 5-8 after-school environmental science program at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, Jersey City, NJ (https://steamexpeditions.wixsite.com/ps28/home)