I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees from MIT’s School of Architecture + Planning, where I studied the effect of urban environments on our lived experience. Using qualitative research methods, I investigated how urban design tools are used to shift people’s perceptions of each other and their built environment, particularly in cities experiencing civic or political conflict, which served as the theme of my master's thesis.

My curiosity to quantitatively understand human behavior led me to pursue a research career in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, where I investigated the neural basis of human cognition using neuroimaging and behavioral tools. My projects largely focused on social cognition, emotion, empathy, language, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, in which I collaborated with scientists and researchers at MIT’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, the McGovern Institute for Brain Research, and Harvard/MGH. You can learn about some of my projects here.

I have a strong interest in the development and implementation of new technologies, particularly the interaction between human behavior, technology, and policy. I am interested in how behavioral and cognitive insights could make the development and implementation of technology more humane, and in parallel, improve the mechanisms for regulating technological (mal)practices.

To develop these interests, I joined the Emerging Tech Policy Network at the Harvard Kennedy School in 2019, supported by the Technology and Public Purpose Project. In this role, I explore the current state of emerging technologies, their short and long-term impact on society, and evaluate policy opportunities and risks. Additionally, I have participated in workshops and seminars that tackle the opportunities and limitations of AI across sectors, framing global AI policy, and addressing societal problems using AI.

I strongly value diversity and cross-cultural engagement, and I have had the wonderful privilege to participate in various global experiences through the MIT International Science and Technology Initiative (MISTI), which I serve as an ambassador of.

Through MISTI, I interned at the German railway company Deutsche Bahn's headquarters in Berlin, I taught science courses at the Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico City, carried out research at Urban-Think Tank in Zurich, and mentored the first cohort of students at the Singapore University of Technology and Design. These experiences were influential in charting my early academic and professional paths, and they deeply enriched my perspective on a personal level.

I co-founded the club after taking a course at the MIT Sloan School of Management and realizing how infrequently the worlds of science and business collide in informal settings. Through the club, I bring together students and professionals who primarily come from STEM and business backgrounds, but share an interest in entrepreneurship and ventures, particularly around new technologies.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the employment opportunities of students at all levels. To help address this, I have collobarated with the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund to better understand the employment needs of students and alumni in the start-up ecosystem. To achieve this, I design surveys and analyz data to help inform decisions at an administrative level into how MIT can best support its innovation ecosystem at this challenging time.

I mentor immigrant high school students through Enroot Education as they transition culturally and academically into life in the Greater Boston Area. I strongly encourage you to support immigrant students by whatever means at your disposal.

I enjoy traveling, reading, cooking, playing tennis, rock climbing, and spending time with my friends and family whenever possible.