Biography

While studying Chemical Engineering and Spanish Language and Literature at North Carolina State University, I developed an interest in vaccine manufacturing and the complex societal factors that determine global access to vaccination. After graduation, I spent three years in the Merck Manufacturing Leadership Development Program, supporting critical projects in the U.S. and abroad; I subsequently became an Operations Manager. I have also volunteered with the Purdue University Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science (BIRS) program as an industry guest lecturer, working to equip students in sub-Saharan Africa with the skills to launch localized vaccine manufacturing. My career has given me insight into the vast amounts of data generated by complex processes, and I am keenly interested in leveraging this data to move the field forward. During my MPhil in Data Intensive Science at Cambridge, I will explore how data science can streamline pharmaceutical manufacturing, contributing to higher yields, lower costs per dose, and ultimately greater access for patients. I’m excited to join the Gates Cambridge community and look forward to collaborating with passionate scholars to improve the lives of others around the world.

Previous Education

North Carolina State University Biomanufacturing
North Carolina State University Spanish Language & Literature