I am a biocultural medical anthropologist with training in health education and promotion, expertise in mixed methods, as well as experience with international research in Central America. I'm passionate about work which blends insights drawn from both quantitative and qualitative data to better understand human behavior in a wide array of contexts.

My current work is split into two different foci. The first is focused on discovering ways to foster resilience among mothers and children living in the Nicaraguan highlands. This work has allowed me to utilize an array of qualitative and quantitative approaches, including ethnography, semi-structured interviews, surveys, and the collection of biomarkers of stress and metabolic function. This project has also offered me the opportunity to hone my grant making skills, which has received funding from The National Science Foundation, Lambda Alpha, and Capstone International.

The second ongoing project is aimed at identifying user experience pain points in the use of qualitative data analysis (QDA) software in both academic and industry contexts. The ultimate goal of this work is to develop an effective, low-friction FOSS QDA program, thus removing financial barriers to do doing rigorous qualitative research.