Milton, Massachusetts, United States
I’ve always been drawn to the complexity of science, but even more so, to the challenge of translating that complexity into solutions people can actually feel, use, and access. With roots in biology and neuroscience and a master's in global healthcare management, I’ve evolved from lab bench to systems map, and from qualitative researcher to strategic problem solver. Along the way, I’ve led high-impact projects in global healthcare strategy, designed inclusive research frameworks, and facilitated alignment across diverse, international teams. What connects it all? A commitment to making complexity actionable and ensuring that the innovations we build don’t just reach people, but work for people. I specialize in: • Health systems innovation and cross-functional collaboration • Human-centered design applied to strategy and equity • Mixed-methods research that informs real-world solutions • Leading with empathy in fast-moving, high-stakes environments I thrive at the intersection of health, design, and strategy and I’m exceptionally energized by roles that demand interdisciplinary thinking, stakeholder navigation, and purpose-driven execution. Looking ahead, I’m seeking opportunities in healthcare consulting, biotech strategy, or digital health innovation, where I can contribute to systems-level transformation while staying grounded in empathy, evidence, and equity. Let’s connect if you’re building what’s next and need someone who can translate insight into impact. Interests: Strategic healthcare consulting | Biotech innovation | Digital health | Global health delivery | Equity in access | Systems design
At a high-volume, award-winning bakery known for premium wedding cakes and luxury events, I spent seven years leading front-of-house coordination and client services, managing VIP expectations and custom orders with emotional intelligence and operational precision. • Delivered exceptional service to hundreds of clients in a fast-paced, emotionally charged environment—balancing walk-ins, high-stakes weddings, and complex design consultations with professionalism and multicultural fluency. • Streamlined communication between client-facing and production teams by developing workflow documentation and appointment tracking tools—enhancing cross-functional clarity and reducing costly miscommunication. • Oversaw inventory awareness and production timelines to support high-demand periods, ensuring real-time decision-making and adaptive team scheduling. • Regularly recognized for collaborative problem-solving, crisis de-escalation, and client trust—frequently requested by name to manage critical orders and high-pressure requests. This role taught me how to lead under pressure, communicate clearly across teams, and optimize systems to meet time-sensitive client needs—lessons I carry into every strategy-focused role I pursue today.
As part of a six-month team consultancy project at UCL, we were challenged to identify and develop a health innovation or business idea with real-world impact potential—then design an implementation model and assess its market viability, scalability, and contribution to health systems improvement. Our team designed VitaLink, a mobile-enabled traceability platform to combat substandard and falsified (SF) medicines in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical supply chain. With over $431B lost globally to counterfeit drugs, and a high prevalence in LMICs, we saw an opportunity to blend regulatory innovation, offline-first technology, and behavioral nudges to address access, trust, and safety in medication delivery. As Team Lead, I: • Led and coordinated a cross-functional team of seven international peers to deliver a healthcare innovation strategy, fostering psychological safety and operational clarity across global time zones. • Managed end-to-end project workflows, including Gantt timelines, shared digital infrastructure, and agile retrospectives—driving timely execution in a high-performance team environment. • Conducted in-depth research on regulatory gaps, AI-enabled traceability, USSD/offline tech, and go-to-market strategy—aligning our solution with key ecosystem stakeholders (NAFDAC, NGOs, hospitals). • Delivered one of the top-ranked team projects in the cohort, recognized for its strategic rigor, stakeholder alignment, and real-world implementation potential—earning First-Class Honours. Our proposal didn’t just meet KPIs—it reflected how leadership grounded in empathy and structure can drive innovation in complex, real-world healthcare systems.
Independently led a research project exploring how power dynamics, intellectual property (IP), and regulatory frameworks shape innovation in the CRISPR ecosystem, positioning gene-editing as a socio-technical system—governed as much by law, finance, and access as by science. • Conducted a rigorous qualitative analysis using innovation theory, policy literature, and case study methodology (e.g., Vertex–Editas licensing deal) to evaluate how IP can both gatekeep and accelerate biotech innovation. • Applied Hoffecker’s innovation ecosystem framework and the “Valley of Death” concept to identify structural barriers to translational research and market readiness. • Designed and executed all phases of the research independently: from critical synthesis and stakeholder mapping to final presentation—earning First-Class Honours and recognition for originality and analytical clarity. • Developed cross-disciplinary thought leadership at the intersection of biotech policy, innovation access, and global health equity—insight I now carry into biotech strategy and healthcare consulting.
For my Bachelor’s thesis in Biology, I was accepted into a competitive research partnership with the Helmholtz Center Munich, where I conducted high-precision research on protein signaling pathways involved in chronic skin diseases like psoriasis—conditions with no definitive cure and significant public health impact. • Independently led a thesis-level project on gene-editing protocol design and execution, investigating underexplored molecular mechanisms driving inflammatory skin conditions. • Balanced scientific rigor with lab operations, data tracking, and cross-functional collaboration in a high-stakes, fast-paced research environment. • Earned recognition from postdocs and principal investigators for autonomy, accuracy, and creative problem-solving under pressure. • Developed a systems-level understanding of translational research—combining experimental execution, peer mentorship, and cross-cultural communication within elite research teams.
Contributed to long-term stem cell and neuroscience research focused on Alzheimer’s disease, gaining early exposure to the complexities of translational science and innovation in high-stakes biomedical environments. • Executed core lab workflows supporting R&D on neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, applying Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical documentation, and quality control in a time-sensitive, results-driven setting. • Managed multi-week experimental cycles with precision and autonomy, streamlining internal processes and contributing to reproducibility across cross-functional research teams. • Participated in lab-wide briefings and seminars, rapidly developing domain fluency, scientific literacy, and alignment with broader research strategy and objectives. • Earned recognition from senior researchers for independent problem-solving, ownership mindset, and effective communication across diverse stakeholders. This role sharpened my ability to deliver structured, data-informed execution in complex systems—an experience I now leverage in biotech strategy and innovation-focused consulting environments.