I am a PhD candidate in Computer Science and Engineering at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I am working with Benjamin Kuipers in the Intelligent Robotics Lab. My research involves artificial intelligence and robotics, specifically robotic manipulation through object affordances and human-robot interaction in safety-critical applications. I have my MS in Computer Science and Engineering. I am also a NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunity (NSTGRO) graduate student researcher and a NASA Pathways intern. Through these opportunities, I get to apply my research on robotic manipulation on the ER4 Dexterous Robotics Team robots—including the Valkyrie robot and the Integrated Mobile Evaluation Testbed for Robotics Operations (iMETRO) facility constrained mobile mainpulator robot— at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

I graduated summa cum laude with a BA from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois with a double major in Mathematics and Computer Science, a Spanish minor, and completion of the Honors Program. As an undergrad, I participated in a number of research projects as well as summer research experiences involving autonomous cars and autonomous UAVs.

My goal is to work at NASA's Johnson Space Center to develop robots that can assist with human space flight. In my career, I want to inspire students from minoritized groups to pursue research in STEM fields and promote inclusion and diversity in STEM education. I have previous industry experience at NASA's Johnson Space Center and TRACLabs and teaching experience as a tutor, graduate student instructor, and research mentor.

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