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I am an Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University in the College of Nursing where I proudly serve at the Pitzer Center for Women, Children and Youth.  The Ohio State University is a leading research university and the model for Ohio's public higher education institutes. Founded in 1870 as a land-grant university, it consistently ranks as one of the top public universities in the United States. 

Prior to becoming an Assistant Professor, I was honored to be selected and worked for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention fellowship for Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS).  EIS is a long-standing, globally-recognized fellowship program, renowned for its investigative and emergency response efforts. EIS officers serve on the front lines of public health, protecting Americans and the global community, while training under the guidance of seasoned mentors. When disease outbreaks or other public health threats emerge, EIS officers investigate, identify the cause, rapidly implement control measures, and collect evidence to recommend preventive actions. 

I am a graduate of the PhD program in the College of Nursing at The Ohio State University where I served as a graduate research assistant at Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women, Children and Youth. I am thankful I was able to pursue my interest in gender and sexual minority health, HIV, and health inequities.

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Previously, I have practiced as a nurse practitioner where I specialized in HIV treatment and prevention, gender affirming therapy, and primary care.