Hi there! I’m a postdoctoral fellow in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Caltech, where I work in Dr. Harry Gray’s lab. My research dives into how copper(II) and cobalt(III) interact with Nsp1, a SARS-CoV-2 protein known for shutting down the body’s immune defenses. With a background in biochemistry, spectroscopy, and physical organic chemistry, I use tools like protein expression, fluorescence spectroscopy, and circular dichroism to explore big questions in bioinorganic chemistry. I love what I do and am always looking for new ways to grow as a scientist, connect with others, and make chemistry just a little more exciting. 

Hometown: Bloomington, Ca

Education:

Ph.D in Chemistry (June 2025) - California Institute of Technology

B.S. in Chemistry (June 2020)- University of California, Riverside

High School Diploma (June 2016)- Etiwanda High School

Hobbies: Cooking, Baking, Crocheting, Reading, Hiking