DrPH Student Profiles

I am a pre-doctoral candidate in Epidemiology. I received my BA in Biology, with a minor in Medical Sociology from Tufts University and my MPH in Epidemiology from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. In my prior work at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as the Director of the Quality Improvement Unit in the Bureau of Vital Statistics, I worked largely on surveillance data and methods to assess and improve the quality of large datasets, which included birth, death, and pregnancy outcome data. This work included cleaning and analyzing large scale datasets, developing and implementing training materials for citywide hospitals, and managing data validation studies involving medical record abstraction. My current work at Columbia focuses on breast cancer, where I work with data from mammography screening cohorts from Columbia on a variety of aims, including the impact of policies around notifying women of their breast density, and data from nationwide breast cancer cohorts and national and regional cancer registry data. My research interests include maternal and child epidemiology, reproductive epidemiology, and women's health, and specifically the optimization of surveillance data and its application to inform and evaluate policy.

Research Interests

• Maternal and Child Health
• Women's Health
• Health Policy
• Reproductive Epidemiology
• Perinatal epidemiology
• Surveillance Data

Since 2020, I have worked as a data analyst for the World Trade Center Health Program at the Fire Department of the City of New York. I earned my M.P.H. in Biostatistics from Columbia University in 2020, and my bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Oregon in 2018. My research focuses on the health of FDNY World Trade Center-exposed first responders. I recently published a paper in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine on the association between pre-9/11 lung function and mortality. I am interested in expanding upon this research to further elucidate the relationship between lung function and general health. My hobbies include baking, birding, and visiting art and history museums.

I am a fourth-year student in the DrPH program in the Epidemiology department. I received my BS in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and my MPH in Epidemiology from Columbia University. In my work with local, state and federal governments, I have focused on projects ranging from synthetic drug use to high school sports-related concussions. My research currently focuses on evaluating infectious disease surveillance systems. My research interests include infectious diseases, surveillance systems and evaluation.

Research Interests

• Evaluation
• Surveillance systems
• Infectious diseases
• COVID-19
• Influenza-Like-Illness (ILI)

I have been engaged in public health research and practice for over 15 years. My professional background is largely based within the non-profit sector, where I remain engaged in research pertaining to health services, comparative effectiveness, and patient-centered outcomes. Particularly, I have contributed to a range of studies that are designed to support medically underserved communities that traditionally have high rates of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. This work involves collaborating with federally qualified health centers and safety-net hospitals, in New York and throughout the U.S., to understand barriers to care while examining intervention implementation and effectiveness.

Currently, I am exploring the intersection of care management and health policy. I plan to use mixed-methods approaches to ascertain how federal and state policies, evidence-based care models, and quality improvement initiatives impact health outcomes among patients with complex medical needs. My experience with program evaluation, data analysis, and project management will facilitate this endeavor. I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wesleyan University and completed a Master of Public Health degree in Epidemiology, with a certificate in Chronic Disease, at Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health. My interests include choreographing, dancing, and creating pencil illustrations.

Research Interests

• Chronic Disease Management
• Quality Improvement
• Health Policy
• Care Models
• Implementation Science

I am deeply interested in disease prevention, screening, and diagnosis, with a focus on improving implement strategies in these critical areas. My research spans from chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions, to oncology, pain management, and mental health. Over the past eight years, I have managed clinical research in both CRO and hospital settings, evaluating the risks, effectiveness, and outcomes of clinical products and interventions across diverse therapeutic areas. My work also involves assessing the safety and benefits of drugs and devices used in treating chronic diseases.  Hence, I am particularly keen to explore how artificial intelligence can accelerate the development of novel therapeutics, bridging the gap from laboratory research to patient care. I hold an MPH in epidemiology from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, a bachelor’s degree in psychology (Pre-Medicine Curriculum) from George Washington University, and a certificate in Artificial Intelligence: Healthcare from MIT. With have 10+ publications and conference presentations in diverse therapeutic areas, I am eager to contribute to advancements in public health and clinical practice. In my personal time, I enjoy practicing Tae Kwon Do, surfing, hiking, traveling, and trying new foods.

Research interests:

• Chronic Disease (cardiovascular, cerebrovascular)
• Oncology
• Mental Health + Global Mental Health
• Pain Management
• Artificial Intelligence Applications in Healthcare
• Disease Prevention
• Pharmacoepidemiology