School for the Future of Innovation in Society - Graduate Student Researcher | August 2015 – Present Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

• Developed and carried out studies using qualitative methods such as interviews, focus groups, and observational studies on topics related to health information technology, chronic illness management, patient experiences, and improving access to care

• Led an array of qualitative research with remote collaborators including investigating the perceived individual risks related to COVID-19, how city officials utilize civic technology data, and local disability-related information landscapes across agencies and websites

• Investigated personalized health tools for chronically ill patients to collect data and inform patient-centered care

• Authored and co-authored 7 peer-reviewed academic articles

• Presented research findings at academic and healthcare institution conferences

College of Health Solutions - Patient Work Translational Team Co-Lead | December 2021 – February 2024

Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona

• Led projects exploring patient work required to obtain medical diagnoses and care for the condition of endometriosis

• Developed experiential learning modules and mentored undergraduate students in health services research

• Co-authored blog post discussing impact of Dobbs v Jackson Supreme Court decision on reproductive healthcare and Science and Technology Studies scholarship

• Expanded network and brought in new collaborators and research projects and interventions to address the invisible work of patients using a transdisciplinary, community-engaged approach

Knowledge & Evaluation Research Unit - Health Services Researcher | June 2017 – December 2023

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota

• Collaborated with Mayo Clinic research team on analyzing patient experiences and burdens associated with chronic kidney disease treatments

• Secured $50K grant funding and collaborated with Mayo Clinic research team on analyzing patient experiences and burdens associated with chronic kidney disease treatments

• Administered interviews evaluating academic achievements of clinician health services researchers in career development programs

• Published journal publications on topics of patient experiences, improving care, and clinician-scientist career development

• Presented at and led workshops at Mayo health services research conferences

Food Hub Feasibility Study - Rural Food Production Evaluation Intern | January 2017 – August 2017

Local First Arizona Foundation, Phoenix, Arizona

• Studied rural food production with county economic development corporation collaborator to engage and serve rural Eastern Arizona region

• Assisted in running public forums to present study and integrate local knowledge through surveys and testimony

• Evaluated and blogged about local rural producers to spotlight existing businesses

• Created a producer-tailored digital toolkit that provided an extensive overview of the collected data, funding opportunities, community support, and policies that affect local producers in the region

The ProHealth Informatics R.E.U – Undergraduate Student Researcher | May 2016 – July 2016

Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana

• Conducted 10-week research on designing, developing, and evaluating intelligent, pervasive systems, including mobile and wearable health technologies, to create personalized recommendations and empower proactive health management for the broader U.S. population.

• Explored quantitative and qualitative data investigating how craft-based participatory designs can establish research methods for implementing technology to empower older adults to take charge of their health.

• Awarded “Best Paper,” “Best Peer Reviewer,” and “Best Presentation;” and showcased work at NSF’s R.E.U. Symposium