EDUCATION

Brown University | Providence, RI
May 2026
Candidate for Sc.B in Computational Biology and History, Program in Liberal Medical Education
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Data Structures & Algorithms, Genetics (with Lab), Statistical Inference I, Intro to Neuroscience

The International Academy | Bloomfield Hills, MI
May 2022
High School and International Baccalaureate Diploma
Salutatorian, Summa Cum Laude, Commencement Speaker
GPA: 3.99/4.0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Larschan and O’Connor Giles Labs, Computational Biology Research Assistant | Providence, RI
May 2023 – Present

• Research Objective: Investigating regulation of synaptic gene expression during the 3rd instar larval phase in Drosophila.
• Developed a publicly available data analysis pipeline for motif and ChipSeq analysis DNA sequencing data.
• Identified transcription factor binding motifs and targets unique to larval neurons at 10-12 hours.

The Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, Economics Peer Tutor | Providence, RI
Sep. 2023– Present

• Supported 10+ students taking ECON 0110– Principles of Economics by providing personalized weekly tutoring.
• Designed course aids for my students and the rest of the economics tutoring team.

Detroit Trauma Project, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Research Assistant | Detroit, MI
Jun. 2021 – Aug. 2022

• Conducted a literature review on prenatal cocaine exposure (PCE) and neuropsychological development in humans.
• Collaborated on trauma interviews and biologic collection with study participants.
• Drafted blog and social media posts, processed EDA data, researched procurement options, and organized study data.
• Presented findings of an independent research project looking at associations between PCE and risky sexual behavior in young adulthood at the 2023 ADAA Annual Meeting.

Oakland County Commissioner Cavell, Mental Health Policy Aide/Campaign Manager | Pontiac, MI
Sep. 2020 – Aug. 2022

• Spearheaded expansion of diversionary court programs resulting in the establishment of a county mental health court.
• Oversaw finance, compliance, strategy, communication, and outreach. Led a successful reelection campaign.

Voters Not Politicians, Policy Committee Secretary | Lansing, MI
Mar. 2019 – Aug. 2022

• Wrote memos to the MI Secretary of State on the implementation of Proposal 2 (Independent Redistricting Commission), drafted constitutional language for potential ballot initiatives, and analyzed potential policy proposals and legislation.
• Took meeting minutes, onboarded new members, and maintained committee drive, Basecamp, and calendars.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Brown Outing Club, Treasurer | Providence, RI
Sep. 2023 – Present

• Managing a $26K budget that provides outdoor education and recreational opportunities to the Brown community.
• Collaborating with our advisor and the rest of the core leadership team to set club policy and manage activity risks.
• Drafting annual reports, budgets, and establishing processes for the administration of the club.

University Resources Committee, Committee Member | Providence, RI
Nov. 2022 – Present

• Working with the Provost, the Deans of the College, Division of Biology and Medicine, Public Health, Engineering, and the CFO to approve the annual $1.69 billion budget, faculty/staff salary pool increases, and undergraduate tuition raises.
• Championing student interests with administrators and working to improve transparency in the budgeting process.

Brown Daily Herald, Staff Columnist | Providence, RI
Jan. 2023 – Present

• Publishing a biweekly column on issues in education with a focus on higher education and the Brown community.

PLME Undergraduate Senate, Treasurer | Providence, RI
Sep. 2023 – Present

• Responsible for the financial administration of the PLME Senate and fundraising.
• Managed a $4K merchandise campaign.
• Communicating student concerns to the PLME Deans and working with administration to create new opportunities such as a career mentorship program, Senior Gift, among others.

SKILLS, PUBLICATIONS, AND INTERESTS

Technical: Java, Python, Bash Scripting, R, Office Suite, Fly Larval Dissections, PCR, Motif Analysis, DNA-seq processing

Publications:

• Prenatal Cocaine Exposure and Adolescent PTSD Symptoms Predict Risky Sexual Behavior in Young Adulthood (Poster)
• D. Melanogaster Synaptic Gene Motifs in Embryonic Neurons between 10-12 hours (Poster)

Interests: Backpacking, Rowing, Running, Tennis, Cooking, Podcasts, and Michigan (Go Blue!)