Education
PhD, Epidemiology, concentration infectious diseases, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2015.
MPH, Maternal and Child Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2003.
BS, Biology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1999.
Academic Awards and Honors
Center for AIDS Research Developmental Award, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2017-2018. Grant title: Understanding the potential for confounding and exposure misclassification due to vaginal sex and semen exposure in studies of biological mechanisms associated with HIV acquisition.
Ward Cates Emerging Scientific Leader Fellowship, FHI 360, 2016-2017. Research focus: Assessment of the biological mechanisms underlying the impact of hormonal contraceptives on female genital tract immunology
Country Experience
Africa: South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Tanzania, Swaziland, Zambia
Caribbean: Jamaica, Dominican Republic
Latin America: Guatemala, Brazil, Chile
Asia: Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Vietnam, India
Professional Experience
2015 – present: Scientist, FHI 360, Durham, North Carolina
2007 – 2015: Associate Scientist II, FHI 360, Durham, North Carolina
2010: Teaching Assistant, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
2006 – 2007: Research Associate II, FHI 360, Durham, North Carolina
2004 – 2006: Research Associate I, FHI 360, Durham, North Carolina
2003 – 2004: Survey Manager, Research Triangle Institute, Durham, North Carolina
2001 – 2003: Senior Research Assistant, FHI 360, Durham, North Carolina
2000 – 2001: Senior Project Assistant, FHI 360, Durham, North Carolina
Certifications
2008-present: Certified Clinical Research Professional, Society of Clinical Research Associates.