my ultimate career ambitions lie in the field of public health, which i see as the intersection of art and science. in my opinion, your science is only ever as strong as your ability to make that science accessible. i’ve tried to the best of my ability to intentionally select research projects and environments that embody my belief in accessible, impactful, and practical solutions to improving the human condition regardless of national boarders or socioeconomic status.

organic chemistry and molecular biology alone are insufficient tools for creating a better world. it is just as (if not more) important to build trust and community with the people we serve, and to be accountable to them when mistakes are made. these are not skills that were often emphasized over the course of my academic career, yet they are the main determinates of the success of our work.

i aim to incorporate a framework of compassion and equity into all the projects i work on. things only get better when we take the steps needed to make them better.