The complexity of our world is increasing, necessitating the thoughtful curation of interdisciplinary thinking. For my PhD research, I am 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 enables me to approach these topics from a unique, solutions-based vantagepoint. My dissertation focuses on how eating choices made with planetary health in mind impact cardiovascular risk factors and nutritional adequacy. 

For the past 4 years, I have been rigorously training in epidemiologic methods as I work towards my PhD. I have learned how to distill complex, sometimes disjointed information into measurable components that can be used to identify actionable strategies. I have led multiple multi-year projects analyzing large national databases and managing multidisciplinary teams. My doctoral-level training has bolstered my expertise in designing data-driven solutions, organizing interdisciplinary teams, and translating tangled topics into actionable insights.