As a Senior Data Scientist at Cape Fear Collective, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering equitable systemic change in Southeastern North Carolina, I collaborate with community partners to harness local assets, unveil actionable insights, and drive innovative programming.I bring a robust academic background, holding a Master of Public Administration with concentrations in Environmental and Public Policy Analysis, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Biology. My research endeavors revolve around leveraging machine learning techniques to deepen our understanding of the intricate intersections between a changing climate and the natural environment, and their profound implications on public health, socioeconomics, and beyond. In pursuit of our mission at Cape Fear Collective, I am committed to employing data-driven approaches that contribute to informed decision-making and catalyze positive transformations within our community.