Experience

Skills:

Research Software: SAS · SPSS · ASA24 · R · NVivo · REDCap · Qualtrics · Airtable · Excel · HEI

Research Methods: Qualitative Interviewing · Thematic Analysis · Secondary Data Analysis · Literature Reviews · Quantitative Analysis

Honors:

· Huntington 100 · Sigma Xi Research Honors Society Affiliate · PEAK Summit Research Fellowship · IHESJR Research Travel Stipend · Dean's List · President's Volunteer Service Gold Award · Kaiser Permanente Above & Beyond Awards

Research Assistant

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health- Harvard Injury Control Research Center

2026- Present

qualitative research on voluntary firearm safekeeping, interpersonal decision-making, and suicide prevention

Research Fellow

Northeastern University- CHANGE Lab

2026- Present

quantitative research examining ultra-processed food consumption, diet quality, and cardiovascular risk among Black adolescents

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Northeastern University- CHANGE Lab

2025- Present

mixed-methods research examining health disparities, institutional equity initiatives, and adolescent health outcomes

Research Intern

Tufts Medical Center- Molecular Cardiology Institute

2025- 2026

investigating PARP1-mediated vascular aging and remodeling in murine models

Research Immerse Program Intern

Northeastern University- Sigma Xi The Research Honors Society

2024- 2025

literature-based research examining neurohumoral imbalances, arterial dysfunction, and therapeutic targets in chronic heart failure

Clinical Assistant Intern

Private Practice

2026- Present

gastroentrology

Emergency Medical Technician

Boston, Massachusetts & Bay Area, California

2024- Present
(Seasonal)

event medicine and 911 emergency response

Blood Pressure Screening Volunteer

Woods Mullen Shelter & Families in Transition YMCA

2024- Present

blood pressure screenings and cardiovascular health education to individuals who are unhoused

Medical Office & Hospital Shift Lead

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center

2022- Present
(Seasonal)

blood pressure, patient education, and hospital & discharge services

Clinical Care Technician (Co-op)

Tufts Medical Center

2025

cardiomyopathy, advanced/end-stage heart failure, LVAD, & heart transplants

Co-founder & Writer

Beyond Stories Collective

2025- Present

written reflections and webinars to foster intergenerational dialogue on aging and social issues

Intergenerational Changemaker Fellow & Speaker

Legacy Project & Independent Engagements

2025- Present

intergenerational dialogue through community-based initiatives and public speaking focused on healthy aging

Art Therapy Volunteer

Hebrew Senior Life

2025- Present

lead art-based activities to foster creativity, self-expression, and social connection among older adults

Executive Director (Former Director of Operations) of the Scholar Program

2025- Present

Northeastern University- The Women's Research Engagement Network (WREN)

coordinate research programming, mentorship opportunities, and professional events

Dining Advisory Board Member

Northeastern University- Student Government

2025-2026

advocated for equitable campus dining through research, food accessibility, and allergen transparency

Nutrition Intern

independent dietitian (Remote)

2025

developed nutrition resources to promote healthy eating, nutrition literacy, and culturally- inclusive recipes

ESL Teacher

Rosie's Place & Independent

2023- Present

teaching English language and digital literacy skills to adult learners

Assistant Art Teacher

Independent Art Studio (California)

2022- Present (Seasonal)

teaching acrylic painting, drawing, watercolor, and mixed-media techniques to students aged 3 to 15

Teaching Assistant

Northeastern University, Bouvé College of Health Sciences

2025-2026

PHTH 2300- Communication for Health Professions

Founder & Head Tutor

Aastha Foundation

2020- 2023

tutoring initiative for biology, chemistry, english, and social studies for students with learning disabilities

Research

Impact of Ultra-processed Food Consumption on Adolescent Diet Quality and Blood Pressure

Northeastern University- CHANGE Lab

awarded peak summit research fellowship award ($2000) for independent research project

Descriptive Study of Caloric Intake among Black Youth with High Body Weights

Northeastern University- CHANGE Lab

poster presentation at the northeastern university rise conference (april 9, 2026 | (boston, ma) and the american society of nutrition conference (july 25-28, 2026 | national harbor, md)

awarded $1,000 total travel stipend to support conference presentation

Investigating the Role of PARP1 in Vascular Aging and Remodeling in Murine Models

Tufts Medical Center- MCRI

vascular protein expression's role in arterial dysfunction and cardiovascular aging using mice (3,12, &18 months)

Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Academic Health Sciences (IDEAS)

Northeastern University- CHANGE Lab

analyze how institutions adapt to national policy changes through stakeholder interviews and qualitative analysis

Establishing a Youth Advisory Board (YAB): Centering Youth Voices in Health Equity Research

Northeastern University- CHANGE Lab

presentation at the american public health association (apha) annual meeting (washington, d.c. | november 2-5, 2025) and the society of pediatric psychology annual (spacc) conference (phoenix, az | april 3-5, 2025)

Targeting Neurohumoral Imbalances to Improve Arterial Dysfunction in Chronic Heart Failure

Northeastern University- Research Immerse Program

presented poster at the northeastern university rise conference (april 11, 2025 | boston, ma) and oral presentation at the northeastern university sigma xi symposium (april 12, 2025 | boston, ma)

Speaking Engagements & Literary Publications

Beyond Stories: A Conversation on Collaborative Aging

Beyond Stories Collective & Legacy Project

co-hosted national webinar featuring six professionals across geriatrics/gerontology, technology, and public health

Building Generations, Building Change Webinar

Legacy Project & Gray Panthers NYC

invited guest panelist for national webinar on healthy aging advocacy

Beyond Stories Collective Substack

Beyond Stories Collective

More Than a Number: The Social Construction of Aging Anxiety (2026)

Who Gets to Belong Here? Architecture, Access, and the Future of Public Space (2026)

The Problem is Bigger than AI (2026)

The Odyssey Years (2026)

Writer

Indepdendent

Bridging the Gaps in Healthcare: The Health Inequality Data Repository (Medical Dialogue Review Fall 2023)

Reworked: The Synergy Between Art and Technology (Artistry Magazine Fall 2024)

Redefining Jazz: Laufey (Artistry Magazine Fall 2024)

What's on the Inside: A Deep Dive into Garment Making Techniques (Artistry Magazine Spring 2025)

Martin Puryear's "Nexus" [Boston MFA Exhibition Review] (Artistry Magazine Fall 2025)

Mending Broken Hearts: Regenerative Medicine in Action (Medical Dialogue Review Fall 2025)

Nancy (Book Chapter), [Under Review] (2026)