About Me

As a student-athlete, the balance between academics and soccer has proved my college experience both challenging and rewarding, but nonetheless, has provided countless opportunities for research and further study within the realm of biomechanics and human performance. For more information on my story or to get in touch about further research, feel free to browse the site and/or contact me below!

Professional Resume

August 2023 - present

Student-Athlete at Rice University

Balance 20+ hours of training and meetings per week, plus competition, travel and a full engineering graduate course load while positively collaborating with a diverse group of 25+ teammates, coaches and support staff towards a common goal.

August 2019 - May 2023

Student-Athlete at Duke University

Balance 20+ hours of training and meetings per week, plus competition, travel and a full engineering undergraduate course load while positively collaborating with a diverse group of 25+ teammates, coaches and support staff towards a common goal.

August 2020 - October 2020

EGR101 Teaching Assistant

Was in charge of mentoring and guiding two student teams throughout the semester in making prototypes and deliverables for a client. Worked primarily with Autodesk Fusion 360 software in introducing first-year students to the resources available to them at Duke.

Education

Rice University

Varsity Rice Women's Soccer

Global Medical Innovation (M.B.E)

Duke University

Biomedical Engineering (B.S.E)

Minor in Religious Studies | Varsity Duke Women's Soccer | BME Design Fellows | ACTION Mentor | ACC Academic Honor Roll (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Research

Duke Hyperbaric Chamber

Diaphragm Function and Diver Endurance Study

Tested a method that could increase personal endurance and reduce excessive rise in blood carbon dioxide during underwater exercise in divers by means of carbon monoxide intake and imaging of the diaphragm. Worked as a student researcher by assisting with the screenings for human test subjects undergoing VO2 max exercise tests and underwater endurance tests.

Fall 2022

Duke Hyperbaric Chamber

Breath Sounds Study

Spring 2023

Worked as a student researcher, engineering aid, and technician by assisting with screenings for human test subjects undergoing VO2 max exercise tests and basic biometric information. Took a leadership role in ensuring that the Florida Institute for Human Machine Cognition (IHMC) device tested was compatible with the Duke Hyperbaric Chamber, made necessary engineering modifications, and lead all in-chamber procedures with the subject.

Interests

Wholesome People

Reflecting on my time here at Duke, I'm beyond blessed to have had the opportunity to meet such authentic and life-giving people! From the girls on my soccer team to some amazing friends down the road at UNC, I'm pushed to be a better version of myself and am thankful to share in all the crazy uncertainty life throws our way!

Soccer

Growing up with two older siblings who loved the game of soccer early on, my family was well-known as "the soccer family" around town! I'll always be thankful for a game that's brought me so much joy while simultaneously providing a space to grow and learn around the most supportive communities of people. In the future, I would love to pursue a career in the world of soccer and give back to the game that's given me so much!

The Outdoors

Growing up in the beauty of both Texas and Colorado, I've fallen in love with the great outdoors and all the wild and spontaneous things there are to do in it! From hiking 14ers in Colorado to tandem biking most any place we get the chance, being active and outdoors is quite easily a love language of mine. It keeps me bold, in awe, and always looking for the next adventure!

Good Food

And if you know me at all, you know I'm one of the proudest foodies you'll ever meet! From mapping out all my favorite restaurants to preparing the most delicious home cooked meal, I believe that food has the most beautiful way of bringing people together into wholesome, life-giving community. When it comes to a meal, everyone has a seat at the table!