I make science accessible, inclusive, and empowering through community-focused leadership, innovative programming, and educational content.

BrainE Hour at The City University of New York

I co-founded BrainE Hour, a science communication program that supports graduate students across 25 CUNY campuses in developing public engagement and presentation skills.

Our programming cultivates a supportive environment where trainees grow as communicators through:

  • Hands-on science communication workshops

  • Guest speaker events

  • Interactive “data blitz” presentations

  • Training from external experts in science storytelling and public speaking

CUNY Neuroscience Program Representative to the Biology Department Executive Committee

As the elected Neuroscience Student Representative (2022-2024), I advocated for the academic success and well-being of fellow students. My work focused on mental health, pay equity, and systemic challenges in graduate education.

Highlights of my leadership:

  • Co-developed a mental health survey with CUNY’s Office of Institutional Research

  • Co-authored a letter to external reviewers addressing delayed pay and student hardship

  • Created a CUNY Neuroscience Student Handbook to support incoming trainees

Global STEM Alliance, The New York Academy of Sciences

As a Program Leader for global virtual programs, I guided thousands of international secondary school students and mentors.

My key contributions:

  • Created research literacy curriculum on peer review, reading scientific literature, and research credibility

  • Led virtual STEM programs across 100+ countries, training students to engage critically with peer-reviewed science aligned with SDGs

  • Interviewed the Academy’s CEO, Nick Dirks, in an Instagram Live Q&A about science leadership and global education

  • Represented the Academy in global strategy sessions and education partnerships