The complexity of our world is increasing, necessitating the thoughtful curation of interdisciplinary thinking. For my PhD research, I was interested in understanding the complexities of the Anthropocene, namely how food systems, cardiovascular health, and climate are intertwined. Adding my public health training to my past work experiences in healthcare quality improvement enabled me to approach these topics from a unique, solutions-based vantagepoint. My dissertation focused on how eating choices made with planetary health in mind impact cardiovascular risk factors and nutritional adequacy. 

For the past 5 years, I rigorously trained in epidemiologic methods as I worked towards my PhD. I learned how to distill complex, sometimes disjointed information into measurable components that can be used to identify actionable strategies. I led multiple multi-year projects analyzing large national databases and managing multidisciplinary teams. My doctoral-level training bolstered my expertise in designing data-driven solutions, organizing interdisciplinary teams, and translating tangled topics into actionable insights.