Biography
I am an experienced drug developer and regulatory affairs professional with over 25 years of experience at large pharmaceutical and biotech companies and a second-year DrPH candidate at Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine at Tulane University. I began my career as a benchtop scientist, eventually transitioning to clinical research, where I lead the development of life-saving medicines for diseases with unmet medical needs. I received my MPH from Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, MS from Temple University School of Pharmacy, and BS in Biology from Drexel University.
I am pursuing a DrPH to become a more effective advocate for those whose voices are often unheard in healthcare decisions, particularly people facing communication barriers that systematically exclude them from quality care. My focus centers on Limited English Proficiency (LEP) populations, who navigate a healthcare system that was not designed with them in mind, and extends to elderly LEP immigrants who endure the compounded challenges of age-related vulnerabilities and cultural isolation. I am equally committed to advocating for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), whose unique communication needs require coordinated, evidence-based interventions across healthcare, educational, and social systems.
