Teaching & Mentorship
I believe effective teaching is rooted in empathy—understanding where each learner is and meeting them there. I strive to create environments that encourage intellectual risk-taking, foster community, and empower the next generation of scientists.
Recognition
AAI Trainee Abstract Award
American Association of Immunologists · 2024
The Maria Lastra Graduate Student Excellence in Mentoring Award
Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering · 2023
Distinguished Leadership and Service Award
University of Chicago Graduate Council · 2021-2022
Teaching Experience
Immunoengineering Summer Module
August 2022Section Lead · CCC Summer Immersion / UChicago PME
Led 4-day immunoengineering curriculum for City Colleges of Chicago students. Combined lecture instruction with hands-on laboratory activities.
Immunoengineering Summer Module
August 2021Section Lead · CCC Summer Immersion / UChicago PME
Designed and delivered immunoengineering curriculum introducing students to immunotherapy concepts through interactive lectures and laboratory exercises.
Molecular Immunology
Spring 2021Teaching Assistant · UChicago Biological Sciences Division
Designed and delivered virtual pre-lectures; facilitated live discussions on cytokine receptor signaling.
Nanomaterials
Winter 2020Teaching Assistant · UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Delivered live lecture on antigen-specific immunological tolerance.
Biological Materials
Autumn 2019Teaching Assistant · UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Delivered two live lectures on glycosaminoglycans and composite biomaterials.
Guest Lectures
Introduction to Immunoengineering
Nanomedicine
UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Outreach & Mentorship
CCC Summer Immersion Program
August 2021, August 2022Immunoengineering Section Lead · UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Led 4-day immunoengineering curriculum for City Colleges of Chicago students considering STEM studies. Combined lecture instruction with hands-on laboratory activities to inspire the next generation of scientists.
IMPACT Leadership Retreat
2015, 2016Facilitator and Coordinator · University of Miami
Designed and facilitated leadership development programming.
Early Teaching & Mentorship
Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy
Service & Leadership
VP, Health & Wellness Initiatives
Graduate Council, University of Chicago
Led plant program to boost student wellbeing, distributing more than 2,000 plants that beautified campus offices for years after. Initiative was noticed and reproduced in other departments.