Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
I am an Honors student at the University of Pittsburgh focused on advancing human health through clinical care, research, leadership, and sustainability-driven systems thinking. My work is centered on understanding how health outcomes are shaped not just at the bedside, but by the systems, environments, and structures surrounding patients. In the clinical setting, I work directly with oncology patients as a Patient Care Technician, supporting high-acuity care and gaining firsthand insight into disease progression, treatment, and patient experience. This has grounded my perspective in the human side of medicine and reinforced the importance of compassionate, detail-oriented care. In parallel, my research spans toxicology, environmental health, and cellular biology. I have led projects analyzing acetyl fentanyl exposures using national toxicology registry data, focusing on clinical outcomes and risk patterns associated with emerging opioid threats. I also work in airway epithelial cell culture, studying inflammatory pathways and protein expression relevant to respiratory disease. Through additional work in environmental and chemical risk assessment, I have explored how hazardous exposures translate into real-world human health risks, particularly in large-scale infrastructure and environmental contexts. Beyond research and clinical work, I am deeply involved in leadership and service. As Co-President of Global Medical Brigades, I lead teams delivering healthcare in underserved international communities, coordinating clinical operations, logistics, and public health education efforts. I am also involved in mentoring, outreach, and organizational leadership roles that focus on expanding access to resources and opportunities for others. A central theme across all of my experiences is sustainability, both within and beyond healthcare. Through my work with the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation, I analyze environmental and institutional systems to understand how efficiency, resource use, and policy decisions impact population health. I am particularly interested in how sustainable infrastructure and systems-level improvements can reduce disparities and improve long-term health outcomes. I am driven by complex problems that exist at the intersection of medicine, environment, and systems. Whether working with individual patients, analyzing large datasets, or building programs and teams, my goal is to contribute to solutions that make healthcare more effective, more equitable, and more sustainable
• Designed and led an independent research project utilizing the ToxiC national registry to analyze over 6,000 toxicology cases under the supervision of Dr. Joshua Shulman, MD • Investigated clinical outcomes of acetyl fentanyl exposure, an understudied opioid analog, including severity, naloxone use, intubation rates, and mortality • Constructed comparative analyses against other opioid exposures to identify distinguishing clinical patterns and risks • Conducted literature synthesis on relative potency and pharmacologic behavior of fentanyl analogs • Preparing findings for presentation and manuscript submission
• Provide direct inpatient care on a high-acuity oncology unit, supporting patient monitoring, comfort, and safety • Record and document vital signs, intake and output, weights, and point-of-care glucose to assist clinical decision-making • Assist patients with activities of daily living including mobility, hygiene, feeding, and repositioning • Support nursing staff by troubleshooting equipment, replacing EKG leads, and maintaining efficient workflow in a fast-paced clinical environment • Observe and communicate changes in patient status to ensure timely intervention and continuity of care
• Analyzed campus sustainability initiatives by extracting and standardizing the sustainability focused course catalog at the University of Pittsburgh. • Evaluated environmental data to identify trends and inform institutional decision-making • Delivered presentations translating technical sustainability data into actionable insights for students and university stakeholders • Applied principles of environmental health and systems thinking to understand how infrastructure and policy decisions influence population-level outcomes
• Represent the Dietrich School of 5000 students as one of 13 ambassadors by leading campus tours tailored to prospective students’ academic and professional interests • Participate in panel discussions addressing academics, research opportunities, pre-med pathways, and student life • Conduct one-on-one advising sessions to guide prospective and transfer students in navigating coursework, research involvement, and career planning • Collaborate with admissions and recruitment teams to improve outreach strategies and student engagement • Develop communication skills by translating complex academic pathways into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences
• Selected for a competitive fellowship to develop an AI-based educational tool trained on student–instructor interactions in environmental science coursework • Built a structured dataset of Socratic dialogue and course-specific content to improve student critical thinking and conceptual understanding • Collaborated with faculty to align model outputs with course objectives, ensuring accuracy and pedagogical value • Contributed to the development of scalable tools for enhancing undergraduate science education
• Lead and manage a student organization focused on delivering healthcare services in underserved international communities, overseeing executive board operations, planning, and member engagement • Coordinate logistics and preparation for international medical brigades, including training a 25-member team in clinical workflow, cultural competency, and patient interaction • Support clinical operations during brigades in Honduras by assisting with triage, patient flow, consultations, pharmacy distribution, dental procedures, and vision care alongside licensed healthcare professionals • Contribute to delivery of care for underserved populations through high-volume clinic settings, emphasizing efficiency, adaptability, and patient-centered communication • Develop and implement a vision care initiative by organizing collection, cleaning, and distribution of donated eyeglasses to improve access to basic healthcare resources • Design and deliver public health education sessions for local communities, focusing on preventive care and health literacy