My passion for engineering would not have emerged without my 14-year background in dance. In order to have the correct form for each style I was studying, I was always interested in understanding the biomechanics of the body. The main goal of my studio was to foster a love of music and movement where the emphasis was on the process as much as the product, which is important in today’s medical device industry.

I am currently pursuing an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on interdisciplinary applications, including neural engineering, robotics, and software engineering. For the past three years, I've worked in the Applied Movement and Pain Lab (AMPL), assisting in a clinical trial using rTMS treatment, a non-invasive neuromodulation device, to help individuals with chronic pelvic pain. Most recently, I've been involved in Project STOKE with AMPL and the Haptics Robotics and Virtual Interaction Lab (HaRVI Lab), creating a virtual reality environment for surf therapy. Having gained valuable experience on both the clinical and technical sides of neuroscience and chronic pain, I’m now eager to transition into industry roles where I can contribute to innovative solutions in medical technology.