I was previously employed at California State University, Long Beach as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for General Microbiology lecture and laboratory courses. My master's thesis research in Peter Ramirez's Lab focused on HIV-1 accessory protein interactions with human intrinsic restriction factors and how these factors may also contribute to SARS-CoV-2 virus-like particle infectivity. Currently, I am working towards obtaining a doctorate degree in biomedical science within the Virology and Gene Therapy track at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. With the associated experience and knowledge that comes from earning my Ph.D., I aim to conduct research on emerging viral pathogens and/or antiviral/vaccine development.

When I'm not stuck in the lab, I enjoy doing landscape photography and discovering new restaurants.