Broadly speaking, I’m interested in how we know what we know both as individuals and groups. I’m curious about how our ability to integrate diverse perspectives can transform what we’re able to know. As a PhD candidate in translational health sciences, I draw from insights in implementation science, system dynamics, complexity science, team science, and philosophy of science to explore how teams integrate multiple perspectives to generate health knowledge.

My dissertation research focuses on understanding the mechanisms enabling health research teams to meaningfully integrate perspectives from patient partners.

In tandem with my dissertation research, my committee and I are engaging in what we’re referring to as “the meta-project.” In this project, we’re aiming to understand and demonstrate how having a patient partner on the dissertation committee transforms the dissertation process.

In addition to my academic work, I have a professional background in clinical research operations and regulatory project management.

I also enjoying thinking deeply about work in general. I’m often wondering about why certain forms of work are privileged over others, how to do meaningful work, and what it means to prioritize work without lapsing into productivity culture. This thinking translates into a substack I write called Working Forward.

When not sitting at a computer, I try to spend as much time as possible skiing and running. I also have a growing love for birds and staring up at the clouds.