My life has been full of creative experiences

I am driven by a need to gain a deep understanding of how things work and to solve problems. As a child, I was the kid with his face in a book of facts, always asking others ‘why.’ As I got older, I spent time in my dad's shop and became obsessed with making things. All kinds of little gadgets and toys for myself. As I got older, I kept this curiosity and creative force going through to today, which has shaped my path through education and career outlooks. 

I have a diverse, multi-disciplinary background that allows me to see problems uniquely and communicate with people in all roles and outlooks. At the University of Rochester, I studied Digital Media Studies, a melding of technology and design to better understand human-computer interaction. While at the University of Rochester, I minored in Studio Art and business, as well as taking classes in economics, statistics, and sustainability to broaden my horizons. Currently, I am in the Rutgers Master of Business and Science Program, where I am honing my skills in design and business with a concentration in Product Design. This background lets me see problems in an artistic, scientific, business, and technical light, in addition to creating practical solutions for them.


I have had work experience in pharma and education, and it has taught me that I want my work to exist to help people. Through internships with Pfizer and a project with Johnson & Johnson, I’ve seen how big of an impact work in user experience and product design can have on people. As a teaching assistant, substitute teacher, paraprofessional, and grandson of a teacher, I have a huge appreciation for education and the power it gives people. I am excited about the opportunity to work in these fields and others like them, with my unique view, acquired skills, and problem-solving ability.