I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. I then attended the University of Arizona where I worked in the lab of Dr. John Streicher researching cannabinoid pharmacology. I obtained a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology in Spring 2021 and joined Dr. Schroeder's lab in Fall 2021. I am currently investigating the mechanism of cSNX1.3-induced cell death and its in vivo implications. In my spare time, I like to hike and play video games.