Navigating Academia,
focused on community engagement,
and STEM learning
I am a current Postdoctoral Associate at Florida International University STEM Transformation Institute. After graduating with a PhD in Biology focused on Bioinformatics, Genomics, Landscape Ecology and Pedagogy, I switched my focus into STEM education research. I joined the VOCES program as the Postdoctoral Associate and Project Manager, supported dozens of students interested in institutional change. I have since then joined FIU UNIDOS and the SEAS Lab, where I will be focusing on research related to student experiences and support systems in higher education institutions.
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
Ph.D., Biology: Citizen science as a gateway for mosquito monitoring in Miami-Dade County households
M.S., Biology
M.S., Mass Communication in Global Strategic Communications
Graduate Certificate, Science Communication
B.S., Biological Sciences, Cum Laude
Second Major Completion, Interdisciplinary studies, Cum Laude
Minor, Chemistry
Sub-Plan, Honors College
Sub-Plan, Quantifying Biology in the Classroom
Coral Reef High School, Miami, Florida
Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma
As a dedicated researcher, STEM educator, and advocate, I am passionate about shaping the educational landscape through interdisciplinary collaboration and meaningful engagement. Whether you're interested in discussing research, exploring opportunities for institutional change, or learning more about empowering communities, I invite you to reach out.
Let's connect and work together to create lasting, positive impact in education and beyond. Your voice matters, and I look forward to hearing from you!