About Me

I am a senior postdoctoral researcher at the Duke Quantum Center, focusing on K-12 quantum education. I earned my PhD in physics from Michigan State University in 2022, with research centered on informal physics spaces and their potential to foster a sense of belonging among underrepresented students. Much of this work was guided by an interest in how such spaces can offer alternative routes to physics identity development.

In 2020, I made the difficult decision to step back from graduate school and try something new. I joined Horizon Research, Inc. (HRI) as a research associate and learned all about external evaluation. This was the best decision I could have made! During this time, I returned to complete my PhD and continued building expertise in both evaluation and research. 

I later joined Duke University as a postdoctoral researcher with the Alliance for Interdisciplinary Innovation in Computing Education (AiiCE), where I conducted mixed-methods research on how undergraduate computer science students understand and experience race and racism, and how racial identities shape engagement with computing. 

Outside of academia, I am a competitive figure skater, coach, and judge. When I am not in an ice rink, I enjoy spending time with my dog, hiking, or visiting national parks.