Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher (ESPINA-EMCT)

University of California San Diego | Oct 2024 – Present

Leads epidemiologic investigations on cyclical alterations in neurocognitive performance and mental health in relation to pesticide spray seasons within the ESPINA-EMCT cohort. Examines environmental and occupational determinants of pesticide exposure and longitudinal impacts using advanced statistical methods.

Graduate Student Researcher (ESPINA)

University of California San Diego | Aug 2019 – Sep 2024

Conducted complex cross-sectional and longitudinal data analysis assessing sub-clinical pesticide exposure and health outcomes in Ecuador using SAS, R, ArcGIS, and machine learning models (UMAP). Managed field tests, REDCap database designs, supervised trainees, and conducted advanced spatial analysis to support health equity initiatives.

Clinical Research Coordinator, Intermediate

University of Virginia | Nov 2017 – Aug 2019

Managed maternal-fetal medicine clinical trials. Oversaw complex study budgets, extensive FDA/IRB regulatory submissions, and led a biospecimen laboratory.

Program Manager I & Coordinator

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Nov 2015 – Nov 2017

Directed cross-functional clinical research teams for major NIH, NHLBI, and AHA-funded global health projects focusing on chronic disease prevention in Kenya. Managed robust program ledgers, protocols, and multi-institutional partner communications.

Graduate Researcher

University of Notre Dame | Aug 2014 – July 2015

Investigated and managed extensive community education programs addressing antibiotic resistance in Ecuador.