Contact: emd272@nau.edu

I was born and raised in Modesto, California where I spent many years playing music of all genres. From high school marching bands and jazz ensembles to eventually the Josh Rosenblum Band, music has defined a major part of my life and who I am today. I attended Modesto Junior College where I began my adventures into academia.

After transferring to Northern Arizona University, my life changed in many ways: I earned my first ever 4.0 GPA and was recognized on the Dean's List. I joined the NAU Speech and Debate team where I learned valuable communication and argumentation skills, received scholarships and was afforded the opportunity to travel across the United States and Canada.

Throughout the process of completing my undergraduate degree, I became increasingly interested in the science-policy interface. Although my work at the bench takes place in a lab, it is important to me that my research is accessible to all audiences, regardless of education background. Clear communication of science is the starting point for better and more equitable policy.