I am a graduating Masters student from NC State University’s Master of Geospatial Information Science and Technology (MGIST) program. I received a Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems from NC State in 2022, and a bachelor’s degree in Economics from William & Mary in 2019.

For the past seven years, I’ve worked at RTI International as a spatial epidemiologist, where I develop, implement, and lead interdisciplinary research at the intersection of geography, economics, and public health. My work applies quantitative, econometric, and geospatial methods to evaluate public health interventions and examine complex health challenges. I have extensive experience in tobacco control research, including tobacco sales surveillance, program evaluation, and the analysis of tobacco use and cessation patterns. My research also includes spatial and aspatial analyses of opioid use and mortality, social determinants of health, and the built environment.

Prior to this work, I conducted research involving food systems and international health aid distribution. Across projects, I enjoy integrating diverse data sources and analytical approaches to answer policy-relevant questions and support evidence-based decision-making. I am particularly interested in health disparities and the interdisciplinary application of economics, GIS, and health geography to better understand and address public health challenges.