I am a 3rd year PhD student at Syracuse University pursuing a degree in Exercise Physiology with a focus on physical activity and health. I recently completed my MPH at SUNY Upstate Medical University (2020) where I worked closely with the Disability Health & Research Team to conduct a study examining the impact of COVID-19 on disabled individuals in New York State. We find it imperative to understand how the current coronavirus pandemic may be exacerbating the existing health disparities in this population.

I'm passionate about promoting physical activity, specifically in children, as it relates to health and overall well-being. Many childhood behaviors track into adulthood thus making childhood and adolescence an incredibly important time in the lifespan to adopt healthy behaviors. I also have an interest in the differences in physical activity across various populations (e.g., race/ethnicity, sex/gender, disability status, socioeconomic status) and how those differences may influence health status. Being able to complete my MPH while working closely with the Disability Health and Research Team has given me the ability to start to combine my interests which I am very grateful for. I am also an avid cyclist in the Syracuse area and enjoy spending my free time (when it happens) outdoors!