I obtained my bachelor's degree in Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science at Carthage College, in Kenosha, WI. I started a Ph.D. program in the Mathematics Statistics and Computer Science (MSCS) department at UIC in the Fall of 2021.
Serve as co-president of Symbols of Inclusion from 2024 - present
Served as co-president of the Mathematics Graduate Student Association (MGSA) from 2022-2023
Co-organized the Graduate Student Colloquium with Emily Cairncross in Spring 2023
Served as a steward for the Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) from 2022-2024
Mentor first-year Ph.D. students through Symbols of Inclusion
Volunteered at the Sonia Kovalevsky Math Day in 2023 and in 2024.
Scholarship recipient of the UIC Louise Hay Department of Mathematics Award (2024)
Scholarship recipient of the UIC Herbert Alexander Award (2023)
Awarded Outstanding UIC Mathematics Teaching Assistant Award (2022)
Appointed Carthage College Mathematics Department Fellow (2020)
Outstanding presentation mention at the Joint Mathematics Meetings (2020)
Outside of academics, I am interested in various forms of fitness, such as biking, running, rock climbing, and weight lifting. I enjoy reading, watching sunsets, and visiting botanical gardens. I love exploring Chicago, particularly finding new small coffee shops and thrift stores. I also love to travel (see below for some pics from Germany) and spending time with family and friends.