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Designed a community-centered pilot proposal to improve mobility, accessibility, and social connectedness for older adults. Conducted demographic analysis, infrastructure assessment, and interview-based research to inform recommendations for micro-transit, accessibility, and support hubs.

Participated in archaeological field research at Río Azul, gaining experience in field documentation and observation. Worked in a cross-cultural field setting requiring adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail in physically demanding conditions.

Participated in a community-centered needs assessment focused on sanitation, infrastructure, and access challenges in refugee camp environments. Collaborated with international organizations and local stakeholders to identify environmental and logistical barriers.

Supported siblings of pediatric patients through activity-based engagement and emotionally supportive programming. Helped foster positive, developmentally supportive environments for children and families navigating medical stress.

Collaborated with international organizations to develop sustainable latrine liner concepts for harsh environmental conditions in Kakuma refugee camp. Contributed to discussions on sanitation access, environmental sustainability, and long-term implementation challenges.

Worked with university faculty as part of an interdisciplinary research initiative involving nearly 150 participants. Led 10+ presentations and outreach discussions focused on participant recruitment and engagement.

Analyzed racial and socioeconomic disparities in 8th-grade math proficiency using NAEP and KIDS COUNT data focused on Washington, DC. Developed and translated equity-focused policy recommendations into a formal policy brief.

Led a student research team conducting a community needs assessment focused on improving attendant care access for individuals with disabilities across Austin. Collaborated with the University of Texas LBJ Library to support an archival initiative preserving experiences of individuals with disabilities.

Collaborated with the Texas Technology Access Program to design and pilot a toy-adaptation workshop focused on accessible therapeutic play. Demonstrated adaptive modifications, including battery interrupters, to improve toy accessibility for children with limited mobility.

Designed a community-centered maternal health pilot to support traditional birth attendants and rural midwives in Suka Jaya, Indonesia. Developed low-technology maternity kit concepts and researched barriers to access related to geography, transportation, and cultural trust.

Led a team adapting toys for children with limited mobility while collaborating with stakeholders and other teams on accessibility-focused initiatives. Presented project work at the 2025 CARE Day Symposium.

Worked to transform the organization and lead the student body to bring positive change to campus and the greater Austin community. Managed event scheduling, sponsor communication, and organizational coordination efforts.

Worked to transform the organization and led efforts to bring positive change to campus and the Austin community. Managed event scheduling, sponsor communication, and organizational coordination.

Collaborated with other engineering representatives and served as lead organizer for campus events hosted on behalf of the CRC. Planned and executed events such as Earth Day, Girl Day, and Gone to Engineering to help foster an inclusive campus environment.

Collaborated with the Texas Technology Access Program to design and pilot a toy-adaptation workshop focused on accessible therapeutic play. Demonstrated adaptive modifications to improve toy accessibility for children with limited mobility.

Observed and engaged with children in educational settings as part of developmental and behavioral coursework. Analyzed classroom interactions, developmental milestones, and learning environments.

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework includes child development, developmental psychopathology, research methods, foundations of data analysis, differential equations with linear algebra, and interdisciplinary humanitarian design. Field/policy work includes a Kenya refugee-camp needs assessment, Guatemala archaeological fieldwork, and a Washington, DC education equity policy brief.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. Completed coursework spanning child development, family systems, research methods, and data analysis, alongside field and policy projects.

Activities and societies: Relevant work includes Kenya needs assessment (Kakuma), Río Azul archaeological fieldwork (Guatemala), and community/policy projects such as ACCESS, LATRINE, CARE, and Project BLOOM.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Human Development and Family Sciences starting in August 2026, with coursework spanning child development, research methods, and family/social equity. Completed interdisciplinary field and project experiences including needs assessment and documentation work in international and community settings.

Earned a Humanitarian Engineering Certificate from The University of Texas at Austin in 2026.

Completed a Humanitarian Engineering Certificate at the University of Texas at Austin (2026).

Completed a Pre-Health Professions Certificate at the University of Texas at Austin (2026).

Earned a Pre-Health Professions Certificate from The University of Texas at Austin in 2026.