Biography

Growing up in Kansas City, Missouri, I knew I was passionate about improving my community through engineering, education, and collaboration. I attended the University of Kansas where I completed a BSc in Civil Engineering. I was involved in research that investigated the relationship between socioeconomic vulnerability, historic redlining policies, and modern urban flooding. Such research ignited my interest in the intersection between people, policy, and engineering. After working at multiple infrastructure firms in Kansas City, I began to recognize the opportunities for more comprehensive and compassionate leadership in community planning and public infrastructure design.
I am pursuing an MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development because modern communities face ever-changing challenges. I plan to use my coursework to guide my career as an engineer on projects that prioritize sustainability and provide people with the fundamental resources and services needed to engage with their communities. I am incredibly honored to be a recipient of the Gates Cambridge Scholarship and excited to connect with scholars united in the mission to build a better tomorrow.

Previous Education

University of Kansas Civil Engineering 2024