Aimee is a first-year PhD student on the organic chemistry track. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.S. in Chemistry and a minor in Honors Interdisciplinary Studies. At WWU, Aimee completed the total synthesis of two guaipyridine alkaloids, rupestines H and I, under the guidance of Dr. James Vyvyan. Outside of lab, Aimee likes to cook, explore the outdoors, and listen to music (especially live music).