Farming and local agriculture
Skiing and fishing
Cooking and Cinema
Compassionate healthcare professional with a strong background in rural health and a degree in biochemistry, dedicated to addressing healthcare disparities in underserved communities. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Virginia Tech, gaining valuable experience as a medical assistant at CUSOM, which enhanced clinical skills and patient interaction. Currently pursuing a career as a rural osteopathic physician at LMU-DCOM, committed to a patient-centered approach that improves access to quality healthcare in small outpatient clinics. Passionate about enhancing health outcomes and fostering equitable healthcare solutions for marginalized populations.
Ultrasound Lab Volunteer- November 2023
Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN
Professor: Jeffery Chesnut, DO
• Assisted undergraduate LMU students with learning and performing timed eFAST examinations
• Research results aided in improving future ultrasound skill labs at LMU
Research Poster Presentation- August 2021
Campbell University of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, NC
• Researched health care disparities in rural North Carolina communities with focus on the increasing cases of cardiovascular disease
• Led a small group of biomedical master students in researching and designing the poster
• Presented to medical school professors and first-year CUSOM students
Undergraduate Student Researcher- August 2019-December 2019; March 2021-April 2021
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
• Research on debunking CBT oil mislabeled products:
Aided in the chemical quantification of various hemp oils using mass spectrometry and discussed the deceptive marketing techniques of CBD companies
Lead Professor - Richard Helm, PhD
• Research on mosquito neural responses to human, fruit, and synthetic odors:
Analyzed quantitative results by creating PCR figures and algorithms using R coding techniques
Lead Professor - Clément Vinauger, PhD
Farming and local agriculture
Skiing and fishing
Cooking and Cinema