Academics
B.S. Biotechnology Pennsylvanvia State University '18
MPH, Epidemiology Vanderbilt University '23
Graduate Research & Coursework
Vanderbilt University
Speaker for MPH Panel- Discussed and provided insight into selecting internships and the culminating experience for first-year MPH students.
Public Health Practice- Generate a pilot public health initiative to reduce Elevated Lead Blood Levels in minority children by correcting lead-based paint in older housing in Tennessee.
Behavioral Science- Utilized the Self Determination Theory to address factors leading to delays in HIV testing and ultimately HIV Diagnosis.
Interprofessional Education- Collaborated with various health professionals to create an equitable and inclusive strategy to better how non-native-speaking patients receive care.
Undergraduate Research & Coursework
The Pennsylvania State University
Agriculture Independent Study- Identification and classification of the relationship between root hair aerenchyma and fungi using MIPAR 3D visualization software
Microbiology Group Project- Isolation and identification of bacteria profile found in a soil mixture using an array of microbiological tests.
Biotechnology and Entrepreneurial Group Project- Generated a pilot startup company to produce oils for industry and personal users through genetically engineering microbes that promote more eco-friendly harvesting practices and are overall more cost-effective for our clients
Student Organizations
Vanderbilt University
Meharry Vanderbilt Alliance Co-Chair Social Engagement Committee
Turner Family Center for Social Enterprise- Special Projects and Consulting Committee
Masters of Public Health Student Panel- Practicum and Culminating Experience
Pennsylvania State University
Athletic Director's Leadership Institute-Team Lead
Varsity Track and Field-Team Captain
Biotechnology Club-Member
Courses
Vanderbilt University- Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Survey Methods and Analysis, Public Health Ethics, Qualitative Research Methods, Health Policy, Behavioral Health, Measurement and Analysis, Grant Writing, Public Health Practice, Program and Policy Evaluation.
The Pennsylvania State University- Microbiology, Biotechnology, Food Science, Neuroscience, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Calculus I & II, Immunology, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Animal & Plant tissue culture, Statistics, Physics.
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
-Malcolm X