
Educational Experience

Masters of Microbial Biotechnology,
NC State University
2017-2019
"The MMB program is a non-thesis, two-year cross-disciplinary Professional Science Master degree program. The curriculum includes courses offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), the Biotechnology Program (BIT), the Biomanufacturing Program (BEC), and the College of Management."
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My personal curriculum loosely follows the Clinical Development track, which includes courses such as Microbial Metabolic Regulation, Expression Systems in Biomanufacturing I and II, Global Regulatory Affairs, and Legal and Marketing Dynamics in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology.
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For more information on the MMB program, follow the link below.

B.A. Biology
Chemistry Minor,
William Peace University
2011-2015
GPA: 3.915 (overall) | 4.0 (major), summa cum laude
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Academic Honors
Dean’s List with Distinction; Dean’s Scholar; William Peace Scholar; WPU Honors Program
Societies and Awards
Alpha Chi National Honor Society; Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society; Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
Hal Herzog Ethics Essay Winner
(bioethics / moral status of animals)
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WPU Women’s Tennis (NCAA DIII)
Captain and MVP, 2015 Season; Ruth Hopkins Coach’s Award (for leadership), 2014. Three-time USA South Academic All-Conference
Work Experience
HEOR Associate, United Therapeutics
Sep. 2018 - Present
United Therapeutics – Research Triangle Park, NC
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• Supporting the Director of Health Economics and Outcomes Research in the planning and execution of HEOR studies
• Researching existing patient-reported outcomes measures in pulmonary hypertension
• Assisting in special projects led by the head of Global Medical Strategy
Teaching Assistant, BTEC, NC State University
Aug. 2018Â - Present
Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC) , NCSU – Raleigh, NC
• Assisting in the preparation and management of an advanced small scale cell line development lab course
Semester I: Bacteria and Yeast Semester II: Animal and Plant Cells
Laboratory Assistant, BTEC, NC State University
Jan. - May 2018
Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center (BTEC), NCSU – Raleigh, NC
• Conducted molecular biology experiments to assist Dr. Driss Elhanafi in cell line development
• Molecular biology techniques: PCR, Western Blots, DNA Purification, Gel Electrophoresis, Restriction Digestion
Teaching Assistant, NC State University
Aug. 2017Â - Dec. 2017
North Carolina State University – Raleigh, NC
• Led two introductory level biology lab sessions per week (46 students)​
• Managed communications with students and faculty
TEM Analyst, CEI Labs, Inc.
Jan. 2016 - Aug. 2017
CEI Labs, Inc – Cary, NC.
• Prepared and analyzed bulk and air asbestos samples in accordance with EPA standards
• Managed laboratory equipment, inventory, and records