Biography

My career has moved from the biology of complex systems to the public health systems that help people make better decisions from complex evidence.

From Cells to Systems

I began my academic and professional path in scientific research and health data, with graduate training at the MS and PhD levels. That foundation gave me a durable way to think about data, uncertainty, biological mechanisms, reproducibility, and practical relevance.

Over time, I became increasingly interested in the work that happens between specialized analysis and real-world decisions: how teams define standards, trust data, communicate evidence, teach complex concepts, and improve programs without overwhelming the people doing the work.

Clinical Data and Public Health Translation

At UNMC, within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, my work supports clinical research data quality, evidence-ready summaries, and reliable reporting. This role has strengthened my interest in surveillance, epidemiology, data quality, and the practical infrastructure needed for public health translation.

Public Health Direction

I am pursuing the MPH-Epidemiology, expected Fall 2026, to formalize and extend the population-health dimension of my work. My goal is to connect clinical data, surveillance systems, epidemiologic thinking, infectious disease and chronic disease priorities, and public health communication in ways that support better decisions and more equitable outcomes.

Teaching, Leadership, and Academic Quality

I also see teaching and academic program improvement as public health work. Clear standards, fair rubrics, accessible materials, and feedback loops shape how future professionals learn and how programs improve. My service as an elected member of the College of Public Health Curriculum Committee supports this direction.

Professional Identity

The through-line in my work is translation:

  • specialized evidence into decisions;
  • data quality into trust;
  • complex methods into teachable concepts;
  • standards into usable workflows;
  • public health goals into practical systems.

Next Chapter

I am building toward leadership and faculty-facing roles where I can contribute across public health practice, epidemiology, infectious disease, chronic disease, surveillance, health data quality, teaching, and academic quality.